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Yamaha announces split with champion Supersport team despite “existing agreement”
Yamaha Motor Europe has announced the termination of their partnership with the Evans Bros World Supersport team for the 2026 season, after a settlement to dissolve the existing agreement. The successful collaboration between Evans Bros Racing and Yamaha began in 2018 in the World Supersport championship. The partnership has seen significant achievements, including two world titles. Andrea Locatelli won the World Supersport championship in 2020 with the team before moving to World Superbikes. In 2019, Randy Krummenacher also secured the Supersport world title for Evans Bros Racing. Despite their success, Yamaha and Evans Bros Racing have now decided to part ways, ending an eight-year partnership. Yamaha expressed disappointment but gratitude for the team’s contributions, while Evans Bros Racing is yet to announce their plans for the 2026 season in World Supersport.
