P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Even if Yamaha’s new V4 MotoGP bike impresses on its wildcard debut, its main riders can’t actually race it until 2026
The official unveiling of Yamaha’s new V4-powered M1 for test rider Augusto Fernandez’s debut wildcard at the San Marino Grand Prix signals a significant shift in the company’s MotoGP direction.
However, Fabio Quartararo and other regular Yamaha race riders may not get to ride the new V4 in a grand prix in 2025 due to technical rules and concessions.
Yamaha, currently enjoying MotoGP concessions similar to Honda, has made progress improving its current inline four bike this season, limiting the introduction of necessary updates to fully deploy the V4 in races.
While Yamaha can introduce a new engine specification under its concession status, restrictions on gearbox ratios and aerodynamic components prevent the full deployment of the V4 in races this season.
These restrictions, related to gearbox ratios and aerodynamic components, hinder Yamaha from incorporating the V4 into race specs for its regular riders in 2025.
