4th of February, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP launched their 2019 Moto GP challenge, helped in part, by industry leading computation fluid dynamic (CFD) technology from Software Cradle, part of MSC Software, and Hexagon Company


Tokyo, Japan (February 4th, 2019) – From Jakarta (Indonesia), Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP unveiled the latest in cutting edge racing technology with the introduction of their 2019 YZR-M1 machine. With the help of Cradle CFD software it’s getting off to a great start. Could 2019 be the year for Yamaha?

As Official Sponsor of Yamaha’s Factory MotoGP Team throughout the 2018, 2019 and 2020 FIM MotoGP World Championships, the Cradle team have worked hard to help ensure that the team got off to the best start possible.

Showing some of the same competitive mindset and commitment to ‘problem solving’ as the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team, Cradle’s industry leading software, and support team has been a good match. As a result Cradle software has been utilized in a variety of applications affecting overall aerodynamics, engine performance, radiator cooling, and electrical performance. Cradle has played a significant role improving the overall performances of the Yamaha YZR-M1, taking into account the motorcycle itself, and its world leading riders. In the super competitive world of MotoGP it takes teamwork to produce winning results. With some of the latest, industry leading CFD software, the team has been able to simulate more design iterations, faster, than ever before. Cradle is proud to support the engineers and team that contribute enabling the dynamic duo of Valentino Rossi, Maverick Viñales to continue their impressive success. 2019 is an important year for Yamaha and it’s off to a great start.

The Software Cradle team are pulling for the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team and wish them the best for 2019!

Cradle CFD - Setting the standard for computational fluid dynamics at Yamaha

About the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team

In 2019, Yamaha’s long-term global alliance partner Monster Energy Company became the title sponsor of Yamaha’s Factory MotoGP team. Besides sponsoring multiple Yamaha teams and riders (including Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales) in various classes, the beverage company has been an Official Sponsor to the Yamaha Factory MotoGP Team since 2013. The shared heritage and racing passion are represented in the new Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team livery. The 2019 design is a perfect blend between ‘Yamaha Racing blue’ and the instantly recognisable Monster Energy claw branding.

• Official press release available at Yamaha MotoGP website

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About Software Cradle

Software Cradle Co., Ltd. is an innovative provider of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation software. Established in 1984, the company has pursued to offer unique, innovation focused, and highly reliable CFD solutions that enhance customers’ product quality and creativity. In 2016, the company joined MSC Software Corporation (headquartered in Newport Beach California, US), the worldwide leader in the field of multidiscipline simulation. As a truly global company, Software Cradle delivers all-inclusive multi-physics solutions.

For more information about MSC Software Corporation, please visit:
- MSC Software Corporation https://www.mscsoftware.com

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