[visordown.com] - Lorenzo signs twoyear deal with Yamaha

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MOVISTAR Yamaha have announced that Jorge Lorenzo has signed a new two-year contract with them like his team-mate Valentino Rossi.

The 27-year-old is continuing his premier class career with Yamaha whom he has been with for the past seven years and will continue with until at least 2016 in the hope of becoming a MotoGP World Champion with Yamaha for the third time.

Speaking about the contract renewal, Lorenzo said: "I am very happy to finally be able to make this announcement.

"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.

"It has always been my wish to continue my career with Yamaha; I strongly believe we can fight for a third title together.

Continuing, the two-time MotoGP World Champion explained: "This season has been very challenging after a difficult start, however we will continue to take it race by race, giving 100% until Valencia.

"I want to thank Yamaha for their continued belief in me and all the Yamaha fans around the world who continue to support me. After the summer break I’m excited to be back at Indy with my team and focused again on riding.”

Lorenzo is currently fifth in the MotoGP World Championship, 128-points behind 21-year-old Marc Marquez who sits at the top of the Championship standings.

Yamaha's Managing Director Lin Jarvis concluded: "For 2015 and beyond we have no doubt that Jorge will be a strong title contender and we will do our very best to provide him with the materials and the support he needs to be able to realize our shared ambitions.”



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