Welcome to the 2009 Yamaha MotoGP livery launch. We’re delighted to be able to share with you a selection of videos, rider interviews and images to show off our new YZR-M1 livery for 2009 and our thoughts and feelings on the upcoming championship season. Simply click on the below links to see the bike unveiling by Valentino and Jorge and to hear first-hand what Lin Jarvis, Director of Yamaha Motor Racing Srl has to say about both Jorge and Valentino’s challenges for 2009. To read about Valentino’s and Jorge’s thoughts on the highs and lows of last year and their aspirations for 2009 please click through to the Rider Lounge section of the website here. For truly stunning images to support the launch, please visit our photo gallery here. We also have a fantastic video giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our new headquarters in Italy, the heart of Yamaha’s MotoGP operations.

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