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Yamaha management responds to Fabio Quartararo’s criticism of its bike
Yamaha MotoGP team boss Paolo Pavesio expresses concern over Fabio Quartararo’s continuous criticisms of the bike’s performance, claiming it undermines the company’s efforts.
After facing challenges in recent years, Yamaha is mapping out a new strategy to reclaim a leading position on the grid through the development of a new V4 project.
The decision has been made to retire the inline-four engine design after the Valencia Grand Prix, replaced by the V4 which has already been tested in both wildcard races and official trials.
The V4 project is pivotal for Yamaha’s resurgence in competitiveness and could play a decisive role in securing Quartararo’s continued presence on the team post-2026.
Quartararo’s comments on the V4’s performance have been mixed, indicating both satisfaction with its handling but also a reluctance to fully endorse it, which could be a factor in his decision to stay.
Pavesio has suggested that Quartararo’s public criticism may be detrimental to the team’s morale and efforts, emphasizing the need for a unified approach towards improving the bike’s performance and addressing any issues raised.
With the 2026 season approaching, Quartararo’s decision on his MotoGP future and Yamaha’s progress with the V4 project will be crucial in determining their success on the track and overall partnership moving forward.
