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Fabio Quartararo won’t comment on his MotoGP future, but admits his “decision is clear”.
Fabio Quartararo has made it clear that a decision has been made about his MotoGP future, bringing him mental relief amidst frustrations with the new Yamaha V4’s performance.
It is expected that the former world champion will switch to Honda at the beginning of the upcoming 850cc era, but he is tight-lipped about further details regarding his future.
Quartararo is troubled by the lack of progress made by Yamaha’s V4 since testing began last autumn and expressed disappointment at the minimal improvements in the feeling of the bike compared to when he first rode it in Barcelona.
The V4 is estimated to be lacking “seven-eight” tenths per lap in race pace compared to the previous Inline machine, and Quartararo emphasizes the need for enhancements in various aspects such as top speed, turning ability, front-end feeling, and electronics.
Despite finishing 17th fastest in lap times during the Buriram test, Quartararo remains focused on the challenges ahead as free practice for the 2026 Thai MotoGP kicks off on Friday morning.
