Rossi extends his contract for 2 years

[Kwacky]

Yamaha boss Lin Jarvis has spoken of his delight at securing nine-times world champion Valentino Rossi on a new two-year contract.

Rossi’s deal to remain on a factory YZR-M1 for 2015 and 2016 was confirmed earlier this afternoon after the Italian’s impressive run of five of form in the first eight races of this season.

The 35-year-old has scored five podium finishes in the opening eight races and he remains the most successful rider in Yamaha’s history.

After completing a shock move from HRC at the end of 2003, Rossi won four world titles for Yamaha between ’04 and ’09.

He’s also won a record 47 races for the Japanese brand, the last of which came in the historic Dutch TT just over one year ago.

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I did think he was close to quitting but you can see from this season he's in love with the sport again.

I like having him around, he's more entertaining than a lot of the corporate drones.

[duke63]

The sport needs him in it at the moment.

Plus he is the only rider seemingly able to have any fight in him to take to Marquez.

[Blade]

The sport needs him in it at the moment.

Plus he is the only rider seemingly able to have any fight in him to take to Marquez.

[Blade]

I would still love for Stoner to come back on a one off ride on Ducati and wup everyone's ass.

[Kwacky]

You think Stoner on a Ducati is faster than Marquez on the Honda?

[D6]

nope

[D6]

I've just realised i've not seen one motogp race this year. Stupid bloody bt