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Monster Energy Yamaha’s defending MXGP World Champion Romain Febvre has re-signed with the official factory team in a three-year extension through the 2019 season.

French hero Febvre stunned with a rookie premier class title win last year and is once again in the hunt aboard the YZ450FM in his title defence.

“I’m really happy that Yamaha and I have reached a new agreement that reflects the great work we have achieved so far together,” Febvre said. “It is a great feeling to be appreciated for my riding skills and dedicated approach to racing.

“We share open minds and ambition to be the best, that is a great asset for our future together. I’m really excited for the coming season, we are going to continue building an unbeatable team together and create more stories of success in MXGP.”

In the 2016 season to date, Febvre has stood on the podium 13 times from 18 motos, to sit in second position going in to his home round in France this weekend.