Monster Yamaha have this morning unveiled their colours for the 2021 MotoGP season and the livery is not too far removed from previous seasons.

Riders Maverick Vinales and Fabio Quartararo took the wraps off this year’s M1 after a fairly forced and fake team launch on YouTube.

“This year we are entering our ninth year with Monster Energy Company as our sponsor and our third year with them as our title sponsor,” said team boss Lin Jarvis.

“We take great pride in the team’s long-term partnership with them as well as the strong global alliance between Yamaha and Monster Energy that forms an instant connection between the two brands.

“This bond cannot only be seen on track, through branding, but it’s also there behind the scenes and off track. The team wants to sincerely thank Monster Energy for their continuous support and commitment, as well as their genuine interest and passion for the sport.

“The same goes for our numerous other team sponsors, official partners, and suppliers. Without their dedication we would not be able to do what we love most – competing at the top-tier level of motorcycle racing.

“Last year, Yamaha was the most successful manufacturer in terms of GP wins, with seven wins in total, but we missed out on the Championship Title. Our goal for this year is to win the MotoGP World Championship.

“With the arrival of Fabio paired with Maverick we have two title contenders on board and so we know what we need to do – win races and maintain consistency all season long. I believe with the improvements on the bike and the changes within our team we are ready to do just that.”