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YZR-M1
Historical reference
- Class
- MotoGP prototype
- Engine
- 800 – I4, 16-valve, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, crossplane crankshaft (2002–2025), V4, 16-valve, DOHC, four valves per cylinder (2026–present)
- Production
- 2002–present
- Predecessor
- Yamaha YZR500
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Company
Grand Prix history at this venue
Recorded racing connections
Season participant lists retain original team, manufacturer and motorcycle labels. Season association does not establish exact contract dates.
| Season / class | Rider | Team | Manufacturer | Motorcycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 · MotoGP | Carlos Checa | Tech 3 Yamaha | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2006 · MotoGP | Colin Edwards | Camel Yamaha Team | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2006 · MotoGP | James Ellison | Tech 3 Yamaha | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2006 · MotoGP | Valentino Rossi | Camel Yamaha Team | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2005 · MotoGP | Antonio Elías | Fortuna Yamaha Team | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2005 · MotoGP | Colin Edwards | Gauloises Yamaha Team Yamaha Factory Racing (rd 8, 17) | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2005 · MotoGP | David Checa | Fortuna Yamaha Team | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2005 · MotoGP | Rubén Xaus | Fortuna Yamaha Team | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2005 · MotoGP | Valentino Rossi | Gauloises Yamaha Team Yamaha Factory Racing (rd 8, 17) | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2004 · MotoGP | Carlos Checa | Gauloises Fortuna Yamaha | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2004 · MotoGP | Marco Melandri | Fortuna Gauloises Tech 3 | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2004 · MotoGP | Norifumi Abe | Fortuna Gauloises Tech 3 | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2004 · MotoGP | Valentino Rossi | Gauloises Fortuna Yamaha | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2003 · MotoGP | Alex Barros | Gauloises Yamaha Team | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2003 · MotoGP | Carlos Checa | Fortuna Yamaha Team | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2003 · MotoGP | Marco Melandri | Fortuna Yamaha Team | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2003 · MotoGP | Norifumi Abe | Fortuna Yamaha Team | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2003 · MotoGP | Norifumi Abe | Yamaha Racing Team | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2003 · MotoGP | Olivier Jacque | Gauloises Yamaha Team | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
| 2003 · MotoGP | Shinya Nakano | d'Antín Yamaha Team | Yamaha | YZR-M1 |
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