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“What the hell am I doing here?”: Yamaha MotoGP struggles getting to one rider
Following the US Grand Prix weekend, Alex Rins expressed feeling “useless” on his Yamaha, prompting questions about his performance and motivation in MotoGP. Yamaha is currently in the midst of a rebuild with its new V4 project at the beginning of the 2026 MotoGP season, facing challenges after Fabio Quartararo’s decision to leave for Honda and low points in the constructors’ standings. At the latest Grand Prix, all Yamaha riders struggled, with Rins finishing last and dealing with technical issues on track. Rins highlighted the bike’s unresponsiveness and overall poor performance, leading to a lack of motivation and enjoyment in racing. Teammate Quartararo echoed these sentiments, noting Yamaha’s struggle to address their V4 M1 problems. Yamaha’s team boss, Paolo Pavesio, acknowledged the significant challenges ahead, emphasizing the uphill battle the brand faces in the competitive MotoGP field.
