Another turn of the merry-go-round, another announcement. After announcing its separation from Franco Morbidelli, Yamaha confirms that it will be Alex Rins who replaces the Italian on the factory team as of 2024.
Lin Jarvis: "Alex Rins is experienced and fast"
The Spaniard is still recovering from the serious injury he sustained at Mugello and will not compete at Silverstone this weekend, but is working to conclude the season aboard Lucio Cecchinello’s LCR Honda and to be ready for his new adventure with the Iwata-based manufacturer.
“We are delighted that Alex is joining the Yamaha line-up”, comments Lin Jarvis, Managing Director, Yamaha Motor Racing. “We expect Alex to be a great asset. He has vast experience as a MotoGP rider and is known to be a natural talent and a multi-time MotoGP class race winner. He already has experience with two other MotoGP manufacturers and has ridden bikes with similar characteristics to the YZR-M1, which should help him adapt quickly to our bike. His win in COTA earlier this year underlines his speed, hunger, and determination to succeed.”
“Alex has been away from the MotoGP paddock for a while due to the injury he sustained at Mugello, but we are confident that he should be fully recovered and up to speed for the 2024 season. We are really looking forward to working with him and believe that he will collaborate well with Fabio and enhance the total performance of our team”, concludes Jarvis.