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Yamaha reveals date and location for 2026 MotoGP livery launch
The factory Yamaha MotoGP team is set to kick off its 2026 season in Jakarta, Indonesia, in mid-January, before heading to testing.
Yamaha is entering a new phase in 2026 with the debut of its first V4 bike in the modern era.
The shift to the V4 project was confirmed during the Valencia Grand Prix weekend last year, marking the retirement of Yamaha’s inline-four engine.
Next season is crucial for Yamaha, aiming to impress 2021 world champion Fabio Quartararo to stay beyond 2026.
Quartararo, alongside teammate Alex Rins, will reveal the new V4 bike’s livery on 21 January at the Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing Dealer Meeting in Jakarta.
Yamaha is the only manufacturer in rank D of the concessions table for the 2026 season, granting them freedom to test and avoiding an engine development freeze.
Pramac Racing, VR46 Ducati, and Aprilia are among the other teams launching their 2026 seasons in January, with MotoGP’s official season launch set for early February in Kuala Lumpur.
