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Yamaha and DP World unite in a new global partnership to power the future of competition
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A multi‑year collaboration set to elevate Yamaha’s racing ambitions.
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Gerno di Lesmo (Italy), 26th January 2026
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Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is proud to announce a landmark multi‑year global partnership with DP World, welcoming the logistics innovator as the Official Logistics Partner of Yamaha Factory Racing.
This collaboration brings together two world‑class organisations driven by ambition, technology and a shared passion for peak performance.
The partnership was officially announced today during an event held at the DP World Pavilion at Expo City Dubai, in the presence of the top management of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., Yamaha Motor Racing and DP World, including in particular Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO, Yuvraj Narayan, Group Deputy CEO and CFO, and Daniel Van Otterdijk, Group Chief Communications Officer.
As Yamaha continues its mission to push the boundaries of competitive excellence, the partnership with DP World represents a powerful step forward. Yamaha will benefit from the company’s worldwide logistics network, advanced supply chain solutions, and the operational precision needed to support a demanding international racing schedule.
For Yamaha, innovation and racing performance go hand in hand. From MotoGP to WorldSBK and WorldSSP, every millisecond matters, on track and behind the scenes. Ensuring flawless logistics is essential to turn engineering and athletic talent into championship‑winning momentum.
This partnership starts across Yamaha’s premier racing platforms:
- MotoGP, the pinnacle of motorcycle racing and the core of Yamaha’s factory racing heritage
- WorldSBK, where Yamaha’s production‑based R1 showcases its performance potential
- WorldSSP, a vital battleground for emerging riders and racing technology
Through this collaboration, Yamaha aims to unlock new efficiencies, faster reaction capabilities and smarter operational flows, setting new standards in how a global racing organisation prepares, moves and performs.
DP World will gain worldwide visibility across Yamaha’s racing programmes, joining a prestigious sports portfolio that includes McLaren F1, SailGP, the DP World Tour, the Ryder Cup, the International Cricket Council and the Delhi Capitals.
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About DP World
DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, DP World combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions.
From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, DP World leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
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Managing Director, Yamaha Motor Racing & Team Principal, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP
"Racing at the highest level demands flawless execution across riding, engineering and logistics. DP World’s expertise will strengthen our ability to deliver consistently every race weekend.
"What sets this partnership apart is the practical collaboration on logistics challenges. We are working side by side to innovate, whether it’s hospitality logistics or the efficient delivery of goods, for the moment in Europe. It’s about creating real value beyond visibility, not only supporting racing but also strengthening Yamaha’s broader business operations."