"I am very happy to say that I will remain a part of the Yamaha family," said Spies, "and I will pass for 2012 MotoGP series. This is a special time in my career as a rider to a full team's success in recent years, the riding a very high level.
"Yamaha gave tremendous support to me during the World Superbike and MotoGP, and I want to thank you for everything they've done, and the trust that has been given to me to stay in MotoGP in 2012. I particularly want to thank Lin Jarvis and Masahiko Nakajima, for their support. "
After undergoing a difficult season, including twice did not finish, Spies finally able to reach the first podium of the season when it finished third in last weekend's Catalunya GP. Raihan made his position in the standings while also climbed to number seven.
"We are obviously pleased to announce the continuation of cooperation with Ben in season 2012 and we hope he will stay at Yamaha for a few years ahead," the statement Lin Jarvis, managing director of Yamaha Motor Racing.
"Ben has demonstrated his ability to successfully compete at the highest level, first as a champion of the World Superbike 2009 (the first for Yamaha) and then won Best Rookie title in 2010 with Tech 3 Yamaha team.
"Its transition to Yamaha Racing Factories team in 2011 has just begun and we always put trust in the abilities of Ben and high potential in the future. The decision is made we can concentrate now facing competition, as well as to prepare the program MotoGP 2012, when the switch to the machine 1.000cc. "
With Spies decision, the Yamaha did not have to worry about losing two champion. Because, Lorenzo, who now lead the standings and berstarus defending champion, also has signed a contract until the end of summer 2012.
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