Valentino Rossi signs with Yamaha for 2006
Valentino Rossi has had a great second season with Yamaha in their 50 year anniversary. The worst result so far this season is a 3rd place in Laguna Seca. I am happy to see that the adventure will continue next year as well:
Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Racing, Lin Jarvis, stated, "Since we announced the signing of Valentino Rossi at the end of 2003 we had an astonishing first year with him, and are now enjoying great success again in 2005. This year is the 50th anniversary for Yamaha and is therefore a very special year for us.
We hope our MotoGP efforts will culminate in a second world title for Valentino with Yamaha. We are obviously very happy to have Valentino with us for another year and to keep him with MotoGP in 2006. The partnership with Valentino is the key point that will now allow us to proceed with our total MotoGP strategy for 2006.""I am so happy to be able to announce the continuation of my relationship with Yamaha" commented Rossi. "Last year was magic, to win my first race with Yamaha, and then to win the championship. I have a fantastic relationship with this factory and my team crew, who have worked so hard to make the M1 as competitive as it is now, and it just made sense to stay with Yamaha for another year."
I have heard the rumors as well.
ReplyDeleteI do hope he stays in MotoGP though. Watching him drive a motorbike is great fun and Moto GP (all classes) is a lot more exciting that Formula 1 has ever been. The race in Mugello this year was just impressive with 4 Italian riders continuing to swap places throughout the race.
Please stay in MotoGP Valentino!