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Andrea Locatelli has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Yamaha WorldSBK project by signing a two-year contract extension through 2027.
Andrea Locatelli has extended his contract with the Yamaha WorldSBK project until 2027, showing his commitment to the team. He has achieved significant success since joining Yamaha in 2020, including his first WorldSBK win earlier this season at Assen. His decision to stay with Yamaha for another two years makes him one of the key figures shaping the rider market. Locatelli expressed his happiness with the extension and his belief in the team’s potential for further success. Yamaha’s Road Racing Sporting Manager, Nicolo Canepa, highlighted Locatelli’s impressive performance and the team’s priority to keep him for the future to advance with the R1 in WorldSBK.
