MUMBAI: Dorna Sports, the commercial rights holder of MotoGP, has renewed partnership with AirAsia for the next two years.

The renewed agreement places the airline in the position of title sponsor for the Japanese GP in 2012 and 2013, and the Australian GP in 2012 with an option for the title sponsorship of the same GP in the 2013 campaign.

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes said, "Our close relationship with MotoGP is further strengthened through the signing of this agreement. Our airline believes in MotoGP because it allows us to expand our brand awareness and also helps us reach a young audience who are going to use our broad range of services.”