This is news that could be considered ironic. While the Yamaha factory never wanted to equip its satellite team Tech3 of an M1 equivalent to that of its official riders – which Ducati is doing with Pramac, by the way – in 2019, the factory motorcycles will look very similar to those currently fielded by the French. And for good reason, they will have the same colors!
The rumor that the partner since 2014 of the Iwata manufacturer that is Movistar would no longer be in the game next season seems to be confirmed. A loss for the MotoGP paddock, but the in-tune brand will bounce back thanks to the Monster energy drink.
This brand is forced to leave Tech3 which has espoused the KTM cause and therefore the competitor Red Bull, a rival which will also take over Jorge Lorenzo who changes creameries on his way to the Honda factory.
As a result, the blue of the official Yamaha, inherited from the tobacco period with Gauloises, will undoubtedly disappear, a first since 2007. Finally, the withdrawal of Movistar seems to mean failed negotiations with the Spanish media for the renewal of rights TV…
