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Rumours that Michael Rialdi (YRD engineering figure) may retire, potentially changing YRD's role in Yamaha's Grand Prix effort
First reported 25 August 2026 · last updated 26 August 2026
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Who said it
McKay's also sort of getting on. There's rumours of retirement or how the whole YRD division could be present in Yamaha's Grand Prix effort
Source: MXGP's best race, Arnhem rumors, Sexton visits | MXGP Podcast Show (W_3UIn9R8S0), 00:39:13 · insider tier
Our reading
Speaker: Adam Wheeler. Auto-graded insider tier, hedged.