It's good news from the Wilvo Yamaha MXGP as they have announced the signing of Jeremy Seewer in a two year deal. Seewer, who finished second in the MX2 250 class this year, will move up to MXGP aboard the Factory YZ450F. He will join Arnaud Tonus and Shaun Simpson to complete the team with a total of three riders.

Jeremy Seewer

Wilvo Yamaha

"I am happy that Yamaha had interest in me immediately because I feel like I have a bit of a connection with them through my support network and iXS, my gear brand. This made the decision to sign with Yamaha really easy. I have been to the Wilvo Yamaha team's headquarters in The Netherlands and it looked really good to me. It seems they have big plans for the future. It's not like they only want to be involved for a few years, they've really invested and have a strong plan to be successful. They are so passionate about motocross and very professional and that's why it made an easy decision to choose this team.

"I’ve already been riding on Arnaud Tonus’ bike, which was a bit strange because I have been riding a different manufacturer my whole life. Changing to Yamaha I was really excited and interested to know how it will be. I was so surprised at how my first ride on the bike went. After a few laps, I felt at home already and that was without making any changes to the bike. I didn’t even change the handlebars or anything, I just rode it how Arnaud rides it. It was quite funny; with no changes I could already throw some scrubs and stuff after only a few laps. I felt good immediately; it’s a good bike. I will only need to make some changes to make it more comfortable for me and to suit my riding style, but I already know the base is really good."

Louis Vosters

Wilvo Yamaha MXGP team manager

"I am happy and proud to welcome Jeremy Seewer to the team at Wilvo Yamaha MXGP. As a two-time vice World Champion in the MX2 class and with five GP wins in the last season, I am convinced that he has the ability to surprise everyone as a rookie in the MXGP class. I am also very thankful to everyone at Yamaha Motor Europe as well for making this happen. It has left us with a good feeling with Yamaha and with the team, and I feel this is another big step forward for us."

This makes the newish team very strong indeed and Yamaha have always had a strong fan base which will mean good things in 2018 for the blues. Arnaud Tonus signed a new deal to extend his contract earlier this year and Simpson has another year so they are all set.

I very much look forward to seeing how Seewer adapts to the bigger bike and I'm sure he will not disappoint :)

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