Yamaha keeps Everts

Stefan Everts has confirmed that he will be staying with Yamaha for next season’s motocross world championship.

The nine times world champion has been with the brand for four years and has won countless titles with their help including back-to-back world titles in the 500 class in 2001 and 2002, the MXGP world title and the 125 vice-world title on 2003 and the MX1 world title in 2004. He also won the MX of Nations in 2003 and 2004 and the ISDE title in 2003.

The Belgian rider is currently leading this year’s MX1 championship on his YZ450F.

“My partnership with Yamaha and the Rinaldis has been very successful. There has been no reason for me to change,” said Everts. “The experience of the team and their understanding is very valuable to me and they know exactly how I work and what I need. This will be a strong benefit for me next season. I’m really looking forward to help developing the new aluminium frame and engine of the 2006 YZ450FM.”