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The big dilemma facing Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP team in 2024
At the end of 2022, Yamaha did not renew its contract with Razlan Razali’s team due to economic instability, leaving only two M1s on the 2023 grid. The Yamaha camp regrets this decision and plans to rectify it with the revival of a satellite team. Valentino Rossi’s team is the best candidate for the two M1s, as Rossi remains Yamaha’s biggest attraction. The link between Rossi and Yamaha has survived his departure to Ducati and his retirement, with Rossi signing a contract as the company’s main ambassador until the end of 2024. The supplier of the bikes belonging to Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio Di Giannantonio is yet to be finalized, with options including Ducati or Yamaha. Extending the partnership with Ducati would guarantee competitive bikes, while joining forces with Yamaha would offer more attractive financial conditions. Yamaha is the only factory that does not receive a bonus from Dorna for supplying an independent team. The goal is to have a satellite team again in 2025, but improvements are needed first.
