Yamaha and Pramac Unveils 2025 MotoGP Liveries in Kuala Lumpur 

Quartararo and Rins lead the factory squad as Pramac joins Yamaha with Oliveira and Miller, signalling a fresh start for the Japanese manufacturer.

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP and its new satellite team, Prima Pramac Yamaha, officially revealed their 2025 MotoGP bikes to the public for the first time at a joint event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday, January 31. Dubbed ‘The Blue Shift,’ the event symbolised a new chapter for Yamaha as it expanded its presence in the premier class with the addition of Pramac Racing.

Held at the W Hotel with the iconic Petronas Twin Towers as the backdrop, the launch showcased the definitive race liveries for both teams. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP retained its familiar black-and-blue colour scheme, emphasising Yamaha’s ‘Blue Shift’ theme for the 2025 season. 

The design, which has been in use since Monster Energy replaced Movistar as the title sponsor in 2019, was complemented by a fresh look in team wear produced by new Official Clothing Supplier Macron.

In contrast, Pramac Racing’s livery underwent a significant overhaul, blending the colours of new partner Alpine with existing title sponsor Prima. The redesign follows Pramac’s decision to end a two-decade partnership with Ducati and align with Yamaha, marking a major shift in the MotoGP landscape.

The collaboration with Pramac is a significant boost for Yamaha, which has been without a satellite team since RNF Racing (now Trackhouse) switched to Aprilia in 2023.

The expansion to four bikes was a key factor in 2021 champion Fabio Quartararo’s decision to renew his contract with Yamaha. Quartararo will be joined by Alex Rins at the factory team, while Pramac will field Miguel Oliveira and Jack Miller, both directly signed to Yamaha’s works roster.

Pramac’s inclusion is seen as crucial to Yamaha’s efforts to return to the front of the grid after years of underperformance. In 2024, Yamaha finished fourth in the manufacturers’ standings, ahead of only Honda, and failed to secure a top-five finish in any grand prix. 

With a renewed factory lineup, a strengthened presence on the grid, and a fresh focus on talent development, Yamaha’s ‘Blue Shift’ campaign signals a bold push to reclaim its status as a MotoGP powerhouse.

Beyond MotoGP, Yamaha also announced the formation of its first-ever Moto2 team, the BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Team. This marks a crucial expansion of Yamaha’s BLU CRU talent development programme, which aims to guide young riders from grassroots racing to the premier classes of MotoGP, WorldSBK, and MXGP.

Led by Team Principal Paolo Campinoti, Team Director Gino Borsoi, and Team Manager Alex De Angelis, the new Moto2 squad will field Tony Arbolino and Izan Guevara in the intermediate class. This move solidifies Yamaha’s s

Fabio Quartararo expressed his excitement for the new season, stating, “We are starting a new season for MotoGP and a new chapter for Yamaha. I have to say that I do really like the new livery and the extra blue; I think it will look good on track. This time the first test is even more exciting for us because Yamaha is about to begin a big project together with Pramac. I’ve been training non-stop, so I’m at a good level. I think I’m the fittest I’ve ever been, and I can’t wait to start preseason testing.”

Alex Rins echoed Quartararo’s enthusiasm, emphasising the significance of Yamaha’s expanded presence in MotoGP. “The motivation is high within Yamaha, the new teams, and also in our team. I think there’s a real excitement for what’s to come. The 2024 season was not easy, but what happened in 2024 is already in the past, and now it’s 2025, and we have the full support of Yamaha and the help of the new Pramac team to spur things on this year,” Rins said.

Paolo Pavesio, the newly appointed Team Principal of Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP, highlighted the importance of the partnership with Pramac and Yamaha’s commitment to success. “Yamaha is at the start of an exciting new phase that we like to call ‘The Blue Shift.’ This is beautifully reflected in the 2025 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP bike livery, where the blue signifies a more intense collaboration between all involved Yamaha parties,” Pavesio said. 

Pavesio, who brings over two decades of experience with Yamaha, expressed confidence in the team’s ability to navigate the challenges of the highly competitive MotoGP championship. “We have two very talented riders in Fabio and Álex, who are both full of drive. They have treated the off-season not as a holiday but as a start-up period, using the available time to shape up. As Team Principal, I find that inspiring and promising. Not only does it set the tone for the season, it also shows they share Yamaha’s motivation to level up in 2025,” he added.