The GYTR Yamaha team has confirmed Victorian Sam Martin as their newest addition for the 2012 season.

Originally it was Jake Emanuelli who would be riding alongside the returning Shaun Redhead in the team, however he’s been sidelined for the majority of the season while he recovers from injuries sustained in Super X.

Martin joins the team for 2012 after showing impressive speed during 2011, and he will now become a genuine contender in 2012 under the guidance of a factory team and with another year of experience gained on the pro tour.

“I am really looking forward to this season, I now know how everything works, I have a great team behind me and our race bikes are awesome,” said Martin.

“I stepped up my training program and feel fitter than I ever been so everything points to a good year.”

Martin will be joined by Redhead, who now enters his second year on the GYTR Yamaha team.

“I missed a bit of racing last year but as soon as I was able to ride again, I got stuck into my preparations for this year,” said Redhead.

“Testing and training have been going well and the team has again presented some great bikes.”

Martin, Redhead and the GYTR Yamaha team will head to Conondale, 1 April, for the first round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals.