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Quartararo: Marquez’s Honda MotoGP exit "woke a lot of people up" at Yamaha
Earlier this month, Quartararo signed a new multi-year deal with Yamaha, securing his place with the team until at least the end of the 2026 season. Despite Yamaha’s slow start to the season, Quartararo remained loyal and chose to continue with the team. Marquez’s departure from Honda to join Gresini Ducati in 2024 influenced Quartararo’s decision to stay with Yamaha. Quartararo acknowledged the doubts surrounding his choice but emphasized Yamaha’s commitment to improving and returning to competitiveness in MotoGP. He believes Yamaha’s significant investments will lead to advancements this year and set the stage for a stronger performance in the coming seasons.
