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Fabio Quartararo’s Yamaha V4 MotoGP debut will be earlier than expected.
Fabio Quartararo will test Yamaha’s new V4 MotoGP prototype earlier than expected, during a private test at the Catalan MotoGP venue.
His first laps were scheduled for September 15 at the Misano post-race test but will now happen a week earlier.
After just missing out on Qualifying 2 access, Quartararo confirmed the early test, aiming to evaluate the new machine’s performance.
Other Yamaha riders may also test the V4 behind closed doors in Barcelona, alongside Honda’s MotoGP riders.
The V4 will debut publicly during the San Marino MotoGP round, aiming to replace Yamaha’s Inline machine in the 2026 season.
Quartararo remains focused on overcoming qualifying challenges and improving the M1’s performance on the track.
