YRE returns for 2026 as Yamaha teases big names

Owners of Yamaha R Series models, including the iconic R1M, R1, R9, R7 and R6, can now book their place at the 2026 YRE (Yamaha Racing Experience).

That also includes owners of GYTR models, but those interested in attending will need to be quick as Yamaha says places are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. 

This year’s event will take place at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli on 18–19 June, where riders will get the chance to ride their own motorcycles alongside some of Yamaha’s biggest racing stars.

The full line-up of names is still to be confirmed, but Yamaha says Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika and Leandro Mercado from the Yamalube YART team, which won the 2025 Endurance World Championship, will be in attendance.

So will Andrea Locatelli and Xavi Vierge from the Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team. GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK rider Remy Gardner, and 2025 Supersport World Champion Stefano Manzi have also been confirmed.

In terms of its MotoGP line-up, no rider has yet been confirmed by Yamaha. However, Toprak Razgatlioglu, who previously attended the event, could be a name to watch now that he’s back with the company he won his first WorldSBK title with. 

Yamaha’s star-studded line-up will also feature legendary figures from Yamaha’s rich racing history, such as Giacomo Agostini, Carlos Lavado and Luca Cadalora. Yamaha says its full 2026 line-up will be confirmed in “due course”. 

As well as riding alongside some of Yamaha’s biggest racing stars, meet and greets and rider signings will be available with all the riders and staff. 

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