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Yamaha Motor is celebrating its 70th anniversary in style with a special livery for the Dutch GP Sunday. Both the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team and the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Team will be sporting festive attire. The Yamaha MotoGP bikes will be decked out in the iconic red and white colours of the 1999 YZF-R7.
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Managing Director, Yamaha Motor Racing
"July 1st, known as 'Yamaha Day', marks the founding of Yamaha Motor – a moment we celebrate with pride each year. This year, the occasion holds even greater significance as we commemorate Yamaha's 70th anniversary, a remarkable milestone in our journey of engineering excellence and motorsports heritage.
"Throughout these seven decades, Yamaha has celebrated numerous achievements across all levels of racing. In the World Road Racing Championship alone, Yamaha has earned 39 Rider Titles, 37 Constructor Titles, and 7 Team Titles – a testament to our enduring competitiveness and innovation on the world stage. However, beyond the trophies and titles, Yamaha's most defining attribute is its unwavering passion for racing and its 'Spirit of Challenge' mindset.
"To kick off this celebration of Yamaha's racing heritage, the company has chosen the Dutch GP as the stage for its two MotoGP teams to pay a special tribute. As part of our global 70th anniversary celebrations, both teams will race with one-off liveries that pay homage to a legendary chapter in Yamaha's history.
"This 70th anniversary design is inspired by the 1999 YZF-R7 – a machine that captured the imagination of fans worldwide. This commemorative livery not only honours a notable moment in Yamaha's legacy but also offers fans something truly special to look forward to this Sunday at Assen."