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The Yamaha MotoGP outfit has officially announced Paolo Pavesio as its new Managing Director, effective January 1st, 2025. Pavesio brings a wealth of internal experience to the MotoGP project, having held positions with Yamaha Motor Europe’s Directors board, specialising in Marketing and Motorsport. He played a pivotal role in reshaping Yamaha’s Motorsport Division, securing World […]
Paolo Pavesio’s experience at Yamaha Motor Europe’s Directors board, focusing on Marketing and Motorsport, prepared him well for the MotoGP project. During his 11 years at Yamaha, he reshaped the Motorsport Division, leading to World Championships in World Superbikes, Motorcross, and the Endurance World Championship. Taking over from Lin Jarvis after his 26-year tenure, Pavesio aims to continue Yamaha’s success in MotoGP. Jarvis’ leadership saw riders like Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, and Fabio Quartararo clinch eight Riders’ championships from 2004-2021. Confident in Pavesio’s leadership, General Manager Takahiro Sumi expressed gratitude to Jarvis and welcomed Pavesio to Yamaha Motor Racing, as Jarvis transitions into a Senior Adviser role from 2025.
