Finally the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP has completed its line-up for the next two seasons, as after Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo has also struck a new two-year deal with his team. The breaking news came on Thursday, August 7th just a day before the second half of the 2014 MotoGP season will begin in Indianapolis on this weekend. Lorenzo was the only rider left in the ‘big four’ who had not signed a new contract, but now he too has joined the club.
Moreover, with this announcement Lorenzo has put a full stop at the end of all the rumours which were suggesting that perhaps he was interesting in signing with Ducati. Also, if he re-signs with Yamaha his contract length may not be two year long. However, at Thursday’s announcement Lorenzo scrapped this rumour by holding a big banner which was clearly stating that he had signed a two year agreement with Yamaha.
In fact, both Yamaha Motor Company Ltd and Jorge were delighted to make the announcement. With which the Japanese manufacturer eventually completed its line-up of riders for 2015 and 2016. On this very occasion, Lorenzo said that he is extremely delighted that finally he is making this announcement.
Mentioning the reason behind his joy, Jorge said that he is relieved because now he can completely concentrate on the rest of the 2014 season by knowing that his relation with Yamaha has received a two-year extension.
Lorenzo also said that he always wanted to continue his career with Movistar because he strongly believes that together they can put up a fight to win the title for the third time. Current season proved very tough as they had a difficult start to it, but they will continue to take it race by race and give their 100 percent till the last race in Valencia, said the two-time MotoGP world champion.
The 27-year old Lorenzo did not forget to thank Yamaha on this occasion, as he said that he is grateful to the team for believing in him again as well as all Yamaha fans, who continue to show support for him. He said that after this mid break he is thrilled to be back with his team at Indianapolis, where he will once again focus on riding.
Yamaha Motor Racing’s Managing Director, Lin Jarvis said that he is very happy that they have reached an agreement with Lorenzo, as he will continue to ride for Movistar Yamaha. He said that the new agreement has further extended Jorge’s long partnership with the Japanese manufacturer.
Recalling Jorge’s debut, Jarvis said that he joined them back in 2008 as a rookie and during their partnership they had achieved great results. Including 31 Grand Prix victories and two MotoGP World Champion titles in 2010 and 2012, said the executive.
Jarvis said that though current season has been challenging for Lorenzo, but he expects that the confirmation of new agreement will make him feel more relax and he will be able use all his energies in the rest of the season.
Lin also said that last season we saw that Jorge came strong when it really got tough and he also strongly fought with the mid-season injuries which prove that the potential is definitely there for the rest of the 2014 season.
The Managing Director said that they have no doubt that Lorenzo will be a strong contender for world champion title in 2015, so we will try to provide him all the required materials and support that he will require to make our dream into reality.
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