Yamaha MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo of Spain looks on during the second free practice session of the Italian Grand Prix in Mugello circuit in central Italy May 30, 2014. REUTERS/Max Rossi (ITALY - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) - RTR3RISU
MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo has extended his contract with Yamaha until 2016 which will stretch his stint with the Japanese manufacturer to nine years.
"It is a relief to be able to now completely focus on the remainder of the 2014 season in the knowledge that our relationship will continue for the next two seasons," Lorenzo said on the MotoGP website on Thursday.
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