GILLES Continues Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Sponsorship
Yamaha are delighted to confirm that GILLES Tooling GmbH has re-signed a three-year Official Sponsorship Agreement with the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team running from 2026 until 2028.
Gerno di Lesmo (Italy), 2nd September 2026
Yamaha is pleased to announce GILLES Tooling GmbH have extended their Official Sponsorship Agreement with the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team by a further three years. This season, their logo is featured on Fabio Quartararo's and Álex Rins' YZR-M1s symbolising a trusted partnership that has become a valued part of Yamaha's MotoGP programme.
The partnership between Yamaha and GILLES has been well-established since the sponsorship began in 2015, with both companies sharing a commitment to innovation, performance, reliability, and continuous development.
GILLES's pursuit of technical excellence stems from the vision of its founder, Gerhard Gilles, a former motorcycle racer. His ambition to combine a passion for motorcycling with engineering expertise continues to drive the company today.
With more than 25 years of experience in developing and manufacturing premium motorcycle components, GILLES has established itself as a recognised name in both racing and road motorcycling.
Working alongside the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team and supporting Yamaha MotoGP's activities in international racing provides valuable technical feedback that contributes directly to the evolution of GILLES products. This close relationship between racing and engineering ensures that technologies proven on track can be transferred to riders around the world.
The company offers a comprehensive range of premium components for road motorcycles and strives to achieve the perfect balance between racing performance and everyday usability. Functionality, ergonomics, and precision manufacturing remain at the heart of every product, whether designed for supersport motorcycles, naked bikes, touring machines, or supermoto models.
MASSIMO MEREGALLI Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team Director
"MotoGP demands the highest standards in every area, and trusted technical partners play an important role in helping us achieve our objectives. Over the years, GILLES has consistently demonstrated a strong dedication to quality, performance, and functionality. We are pleased to continue our partnership and look forward to working together throughout the next chapter of Yamaha's and also MotoGP's journey."
GERHARD GILLES GILLES Tooling GmbH Founder
"We are very proud to continue our long-standing partnership with Yamaha MotoGP for another three years. Since the beginning of our collaboration in 2015, we have built a strong relationship based on mutual trust, technical expertise and a shared passion for performance. Supplying components for the Yamaha YZR-M1 is both a great honour and a valuable confirmation of the quality and functionality of our products. We look forward to continuing this successful journey together."
GILLES Tooling is a Luxembourg-based manufacturer of premium motorcycle components for road and racing applications.
The company develops and manufactures high-performance products designed to enhance functionality, ergonomics, and riding experience.
Its portfolio includes adjustable rearsets, footpegs, levers, handlebars, chain adjusters, and other precision-engineered components. Experience gained through professional motorsport is continuously incorporated into product development.
Under its guiding principle 'driven by function', GILLES stands for technical innovation, functional design and uncompromising quality.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team Director