Yamaha strike deal with Camel

VALENTINO ROSSI’S Yamaha team have surprised MotoGP by unveiling Camel as their new title sponsors.

Cigarette brand Camel’s parent company, Japan Tobacco, recently announced they would withdraw from MotoGP but have backtracked and will fund Yamaha next season.

World champion Rossi and team-mate Colin Edwards will ride for the newly-christened Camel Yamaha team, although the official branding will only be seen at a handful of races.