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Fabio Quartararo explains why 2019 was more enjoyable than his 2021 MotoGP title-winning year.
After seven years, 11 wins, 32 podiums, and a MotoGP title, Fabio Quartararo rode his final race on the Inline Yamaha M1 at Valencia. Quartararo, along with other Yamaha riders, will switch to the factory’s new V4 prototype for the 2026 season. Unlike his peers like Alex Rins and Jack Miller, Quartararo’s entire premier-class career has been devoted to the M1. Quartararo’s breakthrough in MotoGP came in 2019 when he replaced Dani Pedrosa at Yamaha Petronas SRT, starting his journey alongside Franco Morbidelli. Despite early struggles, Quartararo’s talent shone through, leading to success and fond memories on the Yamaha M1. He highlighted his rookie 2019 season as the most enjoyable, emphasizing the freedom from pressure and the joy of learning and improving. Quartararo evolved from a promising young rider to a MotoGP champion, paving his own path with Yamaha.
