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Alex Rins and Yamaha MotoGP extend its relationship for a further two years until the end of the 2026 season. Yamaha confirmed the contract extension on the Thursday of the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone, but an agreement had been met before the Dutch Grand Prix ahead of the summer break. Rins signed for […]
Yamaha confirmed Álex Rins’ contract extension at Silverstone during the British Grand Prix weekend, although the agreement was reached earlier before the Dutch Grand Prix. Rins joined the factory Yamaha team at the beginning of the 2024 season, achieving four point finishes in the first half of the year. The manufacturer, based in Iwata, trusts in Rins as a key element in their pursuit of catching up with leading manufacturers in MotoGP. Despite missing the Sachsenring round due to injuries from a crash at Assen, Rins expressed happiness in working with Yamaha for two more years and aiming to compete for championships. Yamaha has retained both Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins until the start of the 2026 season to prepare for the upcoming 2027 regulation era, with team boss Lin Jarvis praising Rins for his talent, technical expertise, hard work, and teamwork.
