Axalta Coating Systems is once again an Official Sponsor of the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team for the 2018 MotoGP World Championship, which kicked off in March and runs until November. This renewal of the sponsorship, which was signed in Italy, marks the ninth consecutive year that the refinish paint systems of Cromax, one of the premium brands of Axalta, has been used on the support trucks and pit lane equipment. The Cromax logo also appears on the Yamaha YZR-M1 bikes of Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales.

Marco Riva, General Manager of Yamaha Motor Racing Srl, says, “This agreement, in addition to consolidating the relationship between Axalta and Yamaha, exemplifies a partnership based on shared skills and values such as innovation, dynamism, productivity, cutting-edge technology and efficiency.”

Marco Brioschi, Country Leader Refinish Italy Axalta, adds, "Axalta has a rich heritage in racing so is driven by the same passion for innovation as the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team. As a long-standing Official Sponsor of the Team we look forward to a great season ahead.”