Yamaha Factory Team launch new MotoGP 2013 team colors 

Yamaha´s Factory MotoGP outfit today launched its colors for the 2013 season. With a star line up of reigning World Champion Jorge Lorenzo paired up with 7time MotoGP Champion Valentino Rossi returning back to the team, Yamaha is all spurred up to take on title fight yet again. 

New title sponsors Monster Energy Drink is an add on to the all blue Yamaha colours. 

The launch took place at Jerez De La Frontera, Spain on the eve of the final pre–season test at Jerez on March 23rd after which the season kicks off in Qatar on April 7th.

Valentino Rossi

"For sure my comeback with Yamaha is a great story, a great bet for me and Yamaha after two difficult seasons we have another time to be back on top. I was quite worried, more than worried i didnt know what to expect about the atmosphere in the team but its great under all point of view, for me Yamaha is a family is hare together the best moments of my career and i always had a great time." 

Asked whether he would write another letter to the M1 this time, he said "[laughs] I dont have to write another letter this time, We will try to start exactly where we left in 2010 and as if like the last 2 years never happened."

On his expectations for the season after the testing, he commented "I have to enjoy, can be back on the top fight for win, for the podium, win some races and after we will see the championship ranking"

About his podium hopes in the first race, he said "(Podium means) A lot (in the first race). Try to arrive on the podium from the first race is my target when i signed the contract with Yamaha"