Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan – September 24, 2025 – The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team has landed in Japan for Round 17 of the 2025 MotoGP World Championship, a race of special importance as it marks Yamaha’s home Grand Prix at the legendary Mobility Resort Motegi.

Before the on-track action begins, Yamaha’s riders Fabio Quartararo, Álex Rins, Franco Morbidelli, and Jack Miller visited Yamaha Motor headquarters in Hamamatsu, where they greeted employees and expressed gratitude for their continued support. Rins and Miller also joined MotoGP’s official pre-event in Tokyo, interacting with fans and celebrating the strong connection between MotoGP and Japanese motorsport culture.

Quartararo and Rins Ready for the Challenge

Quartararo, currently ninth in the championship standings, is eager to collect solid points at Motegi. Having secured a podium finish here in 2019, the Frenchman is motivated to perform strongly in front of Yamaha’s home fans after meeting Yamaha Motor Co.’s senior leadership and passionate staff earlier this week.

Álex Rins, sitting in 19th place in the standings, is equally determined to make an impact. The Spaniard has fond memories of the Motegi circuit, where he celebrated a third-place finish in 2018. After engaging with fans in Tokyo, Rins is keen to capitalize on the energy and passion of the Japanese supporters.

Motegi: A Circuit of History and Thrills

Built in 1997 as a test track, Mobility Resort Motegi has been a cornerstone of the MotoGP calendar since 1999, replacing Suzuka as the permanent home of the Japanese Grand Prix in 2004. Its 4.8 km layout, with six left and eight right corners plus challenging braking zones, continues to provide fans with unforgettable racing moments.

This year’s schedule promises high-intensity action:

• Friday: FP1 (10:45–11:30) and Practice (15:00–16:00)
• Saturday: FP2 (10:10–10:40), Qualifying (10:50–11:30), Sprint Race (15:00)
• Sunday: Warm-Up (09:40–09:50), Grand Prix Race (24 laps, 14:00 start)

Yamaha’s Fighting Spirit on Display

Team Director Massimo Meregalli highlighted the importance of this round:

“The Japanese GP is always a special round for Yamaha. It’s our manufacturer’s home race, and it means a lot for the team to compete in front of our colleagues and passionate fans. Japan is the perfect place to underline Yamaha’s fighting spirit.”

Quartararo added:

“Racing in Japan is always something unique. The fans bring a special atmosphere with their creative support. We’ll give 100% to deliver a strong performance.”

Rins echoed the excitement:

“This round is very important for us. Yamaha’s engineers and staff will be watching closely, and the incredible fans here give us extra motivation. I’m looking forward to starting the weekend.”