Matteo Flamigni, Valentino Rossi's legendary crew chief from his Yamaha days, is set to work with Jorge Martin for the 2027 MotoGP season. The news comes ahead of Martin's move to the factory Yamaha squad, a highly anticipated transfer for the Spanish champion.
Flamigni, who worked closely with Valentino Rossi during The Doctor's golden years on the M1, brings a wealth of top-level technical experience. His deep knowledge of the Yamaha team and bike is a fundamental asset for Martin's integration.
Jorge Martin, current MotoGP championship leader with Aprilia, will join Yamaha in 2027 with the goal of bringing the Japanese team back to success. The choice of Flamigni as crew chief seems designed to ensure Martin has the technical environment matching his ambitions.