Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that Andrea Dovizioso has signed a three-year agreement with Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP, taking on the dual roles of Test Rider and Rider Performance Advisor up to 2027.

The Italian MotoGP Hall of Famer will play a key role in accelerating the development of Yamaha's MotoGP machine and enhancing the communication flow between Yamaha's four MotoGP riders and its engineering team.

Known for his extraordinary riding talent and technical precision, Dovizioso has previously contributed to Yamaha's MotoGP efforts and is widely recognized for his clarity in providing detailed and actionable feedback.

In his Test Rider capacity, Dovizioso will participate in private testing sessions outside of the Grand Prix calendar, directly contributing to Yamaha's prototype development.

Additionally, he will take on the newly created role of Rider Performance Advisor, designed to strengthen communication channels between riders and engineers by supporting Yamaha's full-time MotoGP roster in analyzing and conveying performance data.