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Fabio Quartararo’s demands to Yamaha have not changed the atmosphere in the pit box, says Massimo Meregalli.
Despite Fabio Quartararo’s ultimatum to leave Yamaha for the 2027 MotoGP season if the 2026 bike isn’t competitive, Team Director Massimo Meregalli says his demands haven’t affected the working atmosphere in the factory team’s pit box.
Quartararo’s dissatisfaction with the Yamaha MotoGP project has grown more apparent since the summer break, especially after tough races like in Austria.
Yamaha’s new V4 made its debut at the San Marino race in September, where Quartararo tested it along with Jack Miller and Alex Rins.
However, Quartararo’s initial impressions were mixed, and his decision to stay or leave in 2027 will depend heavily on the V4 M1’s performance at the start of 2026.
Despite Quartararo’s pressure, Massimo Meregalli insists that nothing has changed within the Monster Energy Yamaha team, adding that all riders, including rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu, will have the V4 bike to test in Valencia after the season ends.
