Movistar Yamaha renews Rossi s contract for 2 years

Lusail (Qatar) March 15 (IANS) MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi on Thursday officially renewed his contract with Movistar Yamaha for two years according to the team s official website.

The nine-time world champion Rossi recently revealed his intention to go at full steam seeking his fifth title with Yamaha starting from the season-opening 2018 Grand Prix of Qatar scheduled for March 16-18 reported Efe.

"I want to thank Yamaha Lin Jarvis and Maio Meregalli in particular for their trust in me because the challenge is difficult: being competitive until I m 40 years old " Rossi said.

"I know it s going to be difficult and it requires a lot of effort from my side and a lot of training but I m ready I am not lacking in motivation that s why I m signing for two more years " he added.

Yamaha s managing director Lin Jarvis said that Rossi s contract extension was expected since the Italian rider showed interest in continuing to race.

"It was very easy to reach an agreement together as a Factory Team we need top riders capable to win and with the total commitment to do what it takes to achieve the goal " Jarvis said.

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