Yamaha is proud to announce a new collaboration with Politecnico di Milano’s Mechanical Department. As part of this initiative, the Yamaha Campus in Gerno di Lesmo becomes the main sponsor of the PoliMi Motorcycle Factory team, which is competing in the eighth edition of the MotoStudent competition with a completely new electric prototype and is preparing to debut in the Italian Speed Championship (CIV) Moto3 category later this year.

Founded in 2015, the PoliMi Motorcycle Factory was created to provide students with hands-on experience in motorsports engineering. Over 400 students from engineering, architecture, and design have taken part in the programme, building prototype race bikes and competing internationally.

This real-world training has already launched several careers, with alumni joining top companies in the sector, including Yamaha Motor Racing and Yamaha Motor Europe R&D.

The collaboration reflects the Yamaha Campus’ commitment to innovation, talent development, and multidimensional collaboration. The Campus is home to Yamaha’s Racing (MotoGP, WorldSBK), Music, Sales & Marketing, and R&D divisions, making it a unique corporate environment where diverse Yamaha 'spirits' converge.

The Yamaha Campus recently welcomed PoliMi students and previewed the 2025 Moto3 prototype, powered by a Yamaha YZF450 engine and fully developed by the students. Throughout the 2025 racing season, the Yamaha Campus logo will be featured prominently on both the MotoStudent and Moto3 bikes, as well as on the team’s official materials.

This partnership not only bridges academic learning and professional motorsports but also strengthens Yamaha’s long-term vision of nurturing talent and fostering sustainability within a collaborative ecosystem.