MotoGP [Official]: an Italian signs for two years with Petronas Yamaha and it’s…

Would Razlan Razali be a bit of a tease? At dawn, he reported on his social network that news would arrive today from his Petronas team, the one that fans are impatiently awaiting. We immediately thought of the case of Valentino Rossi, whose installation for 2021 is debated due to questions of organization of personnel in the box. But it was an insult to Franco Morbidelli…

The team Petronas Yamaha signed his first contract for after 2020 and it is Franco Mobidelli that returned the privilege of initialing for the extension of his lease started in 2019. A season during which the protégé of Valentino Rossi made four front-row starts and achieved seven top-six finishes aboard his Yamaha YZR-M1. Additionally, Franco also played a vital role in securing the 2019 Best Independent Team title for Petronas Yamaha SRT, finishing 10th in the Riders' Championship with 115 points.

The Malaysia-based team is now looking forward to seeing Franco back in action at the opening round of the 2020 MotoGP at Jerez which will take place from July 17 to 19. “ We are delighted to confirm that Franky will be staying with us next year »Comments Razlan Razali. He is an extremely talented driver and a great asset to the team as we look to confirm our first season. Franky has always been part of our future plans, so it is beneficial for us and for him to be able to confirm that he will ride for us in 2021 and 2022 now.

Until 2022

Franky has the potential to reach the top of the podium and we will all work hard to achieve it. We have absolute confidence in Franky, even before the start of the season. We are confident that Franky has what it takes to be competitive from Jerez onwards and we know he will develop and mature in all areas over the coming years. Franky will bring stability and competitiveness to the team and we can't wait to get back on track!

Franco Morbidelli added : " I am very happy to renew my contract with Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team, as we had a great season last year, working with great motivation to succeed. I think it is important for me to continue working with the same team, the same bike and the same environment, because it is a pleasure to work with them. We all work well together and it's great fun working with the whole Petronas SRT team ».

All that remains now is to announce the name of your teammate...