The connection between Yamaha Racing and the Indonesian fans has always been a close one, but it was cemented further in 2021. During the first ever WorldSBK weekend at the Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit, thousands of local fans celebrated alongside Razgatlıoğlu as the Turkish rider was crowned as World Champion.
The relationship is just as close between Yamaha Racing and YIMM, who have been a staunch supporter of Yamaha’s racing activities in MotoGP, WorldSBK and MXGP for many years. This relationship extends further than World Championship racing, however. Yamaha Motor Europe and YIMM work closely together to identify and develop the next generation of racers, with the best from Indonesia securing places in the European bLU cRU program.
This was the path followed by Galang Hendra Pratama who, through the collaboration between Yamaha Motor Europe and YIMM, was able to progress from promising national championship racer to FIM Supersport 300 World Championship race winner. Galang Hendra remains an inspiration to the many Indonesian youngsters currently racing with YIMM support in Indonesia but looking to follow the same path to the world stage as their compatriot.
The Mandalika livery will also include a simple but special message for all supporters of Yamaha Racing in Indonesia, Terima kasih; Thank you!
