Yamaha to bear all expenses for Italian legend’s move to SRT


Still competitive: Valentino Rossi will have compatriot Franco Morbidelli for company in the Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team next season. — Reuters

PETALING JAYA: It will not cost Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team anything to have Italian legend Valentino Rossi ride for them next season.

Team principal Datuk Razlan Razali, in a video call, said Yamaha Motor will bear all expenses to have the nine-time world champion on board.

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