The Factory Yamaha MotoGP Team Has a New Boss

After 26 years at the helm of Yamaha’s MotoGP project, Lin Jarvis confirmed his intention to leave his role after the 2024 season.

Stepping in to replace Jarvis is Paolo Pavesio who will take charge of the factory Yamaha team on 1 January. Pavesio was previously the Director of Marketing and Motorsport at Yamaha Motor Europe and led the restructuring of its motorsport division which went on to claim title success in World Superbike, EWC (Endurance World Championship) and MXGP.

Jarvis will leave his post after overseeing eight rider titles, six constructor titles and seven team championships. That included managing Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and Fabio Quartararo, all of whom won titles under his management.

Although Pavesio is replacing Jarvis, the latter will remain as a senior advisor for the Japanese manufacturer.

Speaking about Javris’s departure, Takahiro Sumi, General Manager of the Motor Sports Development Division said: “Both personally and on behalf of Yamaha, I would like to thank Lin for his dedication and achievements over the past 26 years. His commitment, diligence, and leadership have been instrumental in Yamaha‘s success in MotoGP, and I am happy that we will still have access to his knowledge and experience going forward.

“Lin will be succeeded as Managing Director by Paolo Pavesio, who brings to the role a wealth of experience gained at Yamaha Motor Europe where, as Marketing & Motorsport Director, he guided Yamaha teams to World Championship titles in WorldSBK, EWC, and MXGP.

“I look forward to welcoming Paolo to Yamaha Motor Racing in January and, under his leadership, I am confident that Yamaha can secure the future success in MotoGP that we are all striving for.”

Despite his success at the helm of Yamaha, Jarvis leaves at a time when Yamaha has been struggling ever since winning the 2021 title. Yamaha has failed to win a race since Quartararo won the German MotoGP at Sachsenring in 2022. Jarvis did however play a key role in securing the French rider’s future for another two seasons at Yamaha, while also helping Yamaha attract Pramac to leave Ducati for 2025.

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