Yamaha MotoGP boss Lin Jarvis says the Japanese squad did not have the obligation to hire a Spanish rider to replace Jorge Lorenzo. The reigning world champion announced earlier this year that he would leave Yamaha to ride for Ducati next year, leaving a spot open alongside Valentino Rossi. Yamaha, whose main sponsor is Spanish telecommunications giant Movistar, has signed Maverick Vinales to replace Lorenzo. Although Jarvis admitted Movistar preferred a Spanish rider, he denied the team was contractually obligated to hire one. "Clearly with Movistar as a Spanish sponsor there's no doubt that they would be much happier to see a Spanish rider in the team," said Jarvis at Mugello on...
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