P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Quartararo yet to have "proper talks" about new MotoGP contract with Yamaha
Heading into the final year of his contract with Yamaha, Quartararo has sparked speculation due to his expressed frustration about the M1’s progress compared to other European rivals. During pre-season testing in Malaysia, he mentioned initial talks with other teams for 2025, highlighting uncertainty ahead for the majority of grid seats next year. Quartararo emphasized the need to observe Yamaha’s engineering changes before deciding on a new contract timeline, emphasizing the importance of the team’s project and mentality. Yamaha’s recent hiring spree, including technical director Max Bartolini and aerodynamic chief Marco Nicotra, aimed to close the gap after a winless season, impacting Quartararo’s and Morbidelli’s performance. Quartararo reflected on his worst premier class season, expressing how the slump affected him on and off the track, but he remains optimistic about managing expectations for 2024 and believes in the progress Yamaha is making towards improved performance.
