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Fabio Quartararo admitted Yamaha’s new V4 was “super far” from its rivals before leaving the Sepang MotoGP test early due to injury.
Fabio Quartararo had completed several days of testing on Yamaha’s new V4 bike before the technical issues arose during the Sepang MotoGP test.
Despite his broken finger injury and the team’s struggles with the new bike, Quartararo expressed concerns about its competitiveness compared to rivals.
He acknowledged the need for adjustments in turning, traction, electronics, grip, and power on the V4.
Quartararo admitted that Yamaha was “super far” behind its competitors from what he observed during the test.
While considering a switch to Honda for 2027, Quartararo aimed to work hard and improve with the Yamaha V4.
He would have likely finished around eighth place at the Sepang test if his pace on day one continued on the final day, showing promise amidst Yamaha’s challenges.
