The team Movistar Yamaha MotoGP has submitted the project
2017 in Madrid with the presence of Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales, the
new couple riders of the team after the departure of Jorge Lorenzo to Ducati.
During this event, both pilots have been in charge of revealing new
Yamaha YZR-M1 with the who will fight for the MotoGP title and defend the
title of equipment that garnered the Movistar Yamaha in 2016. A bike that level
visual presents a few design changes with respect to the frame of the last season,
the margin of the disappearance of the forbidden fins.
The association between Movistar and Yamaha, has established a
year, which has led to the emergence of a new logo for the team
Movistar Yamaha MotoGP, as well as a presence even more prominent in the logo
of the multinational company of telecommunications in the Yamaha YZR-M1. In fact, the ‘M’
Movistar is bigger and more noticeable, thanks to the use of a fairing
fully painted in a darker blue. Not missing the logos of Monster
Energy, the other big sponsor of the team and the usual support of the team
as Eneos, as well as the marks affiliates of Yamaha.
During the presentation, Valentino Rossi stated: “Is
another start, and we will continue on the same line. Our intention is to prepare the
best possible to cope with all situations. Without a doubt, the
team presentation is one of the special moments and exciting
the season. Last year the bikes have changed a lot, but this year are not so
different. You have to keep working on the tires and in the front. small
details are what will make the difference at the end. I think the important thing is to be what
competitive enough to be able to fight for the title and be strong each
Sunday”.
Maverick Viñales, the new face of the team, explained:
“It is incredible to be in this team and this is one of the days more
special of the year to introduce myself to the Yamaha family. I Want you to see the
best Maverick, that is the goal of this year. Last season was a great
year, but that I hope it’s better, although it will be very difficult. The acceleration of
the Yamaha will squeeze in my riding, is the perfect bike for me and I hope
take advantage of it. You have to work for Qatar, make a good bike for the
end of career and improve it with all the information that you can go
picking up”.
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