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Yamaha has vocalised its support for Alex Rins, stating “we know what he is capable of” as he endured one of the worst seasons of his MotoGP career in 2024. Rins finished his first season with Yamaha in 2024 after spending one year with Honda, and he is still the Japanese marque’s last MotoGP winner […]
Rins completed his first season with Yamaha in 2024 after a year with Honda and remains their last MotoGP winner following his victory in Texas in 2023. Prior to Yamaha, he had a successful premier class career with Suzuki until they withdrew from the sport. Despite finishing 18th in the final points standings for 2024, Rins faced challenges due to injuries, including a broken wrist. Yamaha team manager Meregalli praised Rins’ effort and potential, highlighting the benefits of having multiple riders for feedback. Rins had notable top-ten finishes at Aragon and Sepang and reflected on his progress with Yamaha, crediting his contribution to bike development. Despite highs and lows, Rins expressed satisfaction with his work and improvement of the Yamaha bike throughout the season.
