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Andrea Locatelli has re-signed with Yamaha for the 2026 and 2027 WorldSBK seasons.
Former WorldSSP Champion Andrea Locatelli has announced his decision to remain with Yamaha for the upcoming 2026 and 2027 WorldSBK seasons.
Locatelli, a Yamaha rider since his victorious WorldSSP campaign in 2020, has extended his contract to continue competing on the Yamaha R1 for the next two years.
His recent win at Assen in 2023 marked Yamaha’s return to victory in WorldSBK, reinforcing the logical and successful partnership between Locatelli and the factory team.
Expressing his joy, Locatelli stated, “I have great faith in the Yamaha team and am eager to achieve more together in the upcoming seasons.”
Yamaha’s Road Racing Sporting Manager, Niccolo Canepa, praised Locatelli’s consistent performance and marked him as an essential part of the Yamaha Racing family, showcasing confidence in a successful collaboration in the forthcoming years.
