Yamaha Unveil Special Yamaha 70th Anniversary Livery ahead of Dutch GP.
Yamaha Motor is celebrating its 70th anniversary in style with a special livery for the Dutch GP Sunday. Both the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team and the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Team will be sporting festive attire. The Yamaha MotoGP bikes will be decked out in the iconic red and white colours of the 1999 YZF-R7.
This weekend at the Grand Prix of the Netherlands, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP and Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP will be celebrating Yamaha Motor‘s 70th anniversary.
As part of the festivities, the two MotoGP teams will be running a one-off livery on the Grand Prix of the Netherlands Sunday. The media already got a sneak preview when the colour schemes – including the bikes, rider gear, and team clothing – were revealed on the TT Circuit Assen starting grid today at 18:30 local time (GMT+2).
The special livery that both Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP and Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP will be donning on Sunday is inspired by the iconic red and white colours used for the 1999 YZF-R7.
Fabio Quartararo, Álex Rins, Jack Miller, and Miguel Oliveira drew inspiration from Noriyuki Haga’s 1999 gear (when he was riding the World Superbike Championship YZF-R7 OW02) for their own racing attire at the Dutch GP.
PAOLO PAVESIO
Managing Director, Yamaha Motor Racing
“Today marked a truly symbolic moment as both of Yamaha‘s MotoGP teams united on the grid, showcasing the four MotoGP bikes alongside the iconic 1999 YZF-R7. The powerful visual of the two teams becoming one by using the same livery represents more than just a shared track presence – it reflects our, as of this year, new strategic mindset: we are one and stronger together.
“July 1st, known as ‘Yamaha Day’, marks the founding of Yamaha Motor – a moment we celebrate with pride each year. This year, the occasion holds even greater significance as we commemorate Yamaha’s 70th anniversary, a remarkable milestone in our journey of engineering excellence and motorsports heritage.
“Throughout these seven decades, Yamaha has celebrated numerous achievements across all levels of racing. In the World Road Racing Championship alone, Yamaha has earned 39 Rider Titles, 37 Constructor Titles, and 7 Team Titles – a testament to our enduring competitiveness and innovation on the world stage. However, beyond the trophies and titles, Yamaha’s most defining attribute is its unwavering passion for racing and its ‘Spirit of Challenge’ mindset.
“To kick off this celebration of Yamaha’s racing heritage, the company has chosen the Dutch GP as the stage for its two MotoGP teams to pay a special tribute. As part of our global 70th anniversary celebrations, both teams will race with one-off liveries that pay homage to a legendary chapter in Yamaha’s history.
“This 70th anniversary design is inspired by the 1999 YZF-R7 – a machine that captured the imagination of fans worldwide. This commemorative livery not only honours a notable moment in Yamaha’s legacy but also offers fans something truly special to look forward to this Sunday at Assen.”
FABIO QUARTARARO
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider
“Today we were allowed to show the livery we’re racing with this Sunday to celebrate Yamaha’s 70th anniversary. The special colour scheme is nice, and I think it will make this Grand Prix weekend even more memorable. It adds a bit of extra excitement.”
ÁLEX RINS
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider
“This GP is a special occasion for Yamaha, and having a fresh livery is always nice! We went all out again matching the leathers, boots, gloves, and helmet to the livery, and I really like the overall look! I hope that the fans also like it.”
YAMAHA – HISTORY FACTS AND STATISTICS
Yamaha’s 1st appearance in the GP World Championship: 1961
Yamaha’s 1st victory in the GP World Championship: 1963 (Fumio Ito; Spa-Francorchamps; 250cc)
Yamaha’s 1st World Title: 1964 (Phil Read; 250cc)
Total victories since 1961: 520
125x MotoGP
120x 500cc
63x 350cc
165x 250cc
47x 125cc
Rider World Titles: 39
8x MotoGP
10x 500cc
3x 350cc
14x 250cc
4x 125cc
Manufacturer World Titles: 37
5x MotoGP
9x 500cc
5x 350cc
14x 250cc
4x 125cc
Team World Titles: 7
©Words/Images above are from an official press release posted courtesy of the team
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