Yamaha Movistar Team launches a new YZR-M1 racing motorcycle that will be used by riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales in MotoGP 2018. launch and introduction event held in Madrid on Wednesday (24/1) precisely at the center of Matadero art. At first glance there is no striking change with the new design mounts for Rossi and Vinales. blue color is still the base color of the motor for this season, but the color is slightly more electric or darker.
subsequent differences in the colors of the Movistar symbol of their main sponsor. The "M" on the side is replaced with white. The Yamaha manufacturer will also return to preparations on track on 28 to 30 January. Movistar Yamaha Director Massimo Meregalli said the most important thing is to make the motor consistent.
"If we can ensure that the bike can be consistent, we can compete for the title. That is our main goal of the season, "said Meregalli Director of Movistar Yamaha.
For the motorcycle chassis, Yamaha has also tried the 2016 and 2017 edition types last year in pre-season tests. Later Rossi said the chassis likely 2017 to be selected for the development of specifications for 2018 motors.