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Massimo Meregalli is convinced Yamaha’s current MotoGP riders have high motivation despite both being expected to leave in 2027.
Factory Yamaha team manager Massimo Meregalli believes that the upcoming rider changes for the 2027 season will not impact the current riders’ motivation. Both Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins are expected to leave the team at the end of the 2026 MotoGP season. Quartararo is rumored to move to HRC for the inaugural year of the 850cc regulations, while Jorge Martin may switch from Aprilia to Yamaha. Rins has confirmed his departure, with reports suggesting Ai Ogura may join Yamaha. Despite the uncertainty, Meregalli is confident in the team’s motivation and professionalism for the remainder of the current season. Yamaha is also testing new materials with wildcard rider Augusto Fernandez at Jerez to prepare for the future. Jack Miller led Yamaha in FP1 at Jerez, while Quartararo and Rins placed 20th and 21st, respectively.
