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Yamaha says it hopes to speak with Fabio Quartararo over a new deal soon
Yamaha MotoGP team boss Massimo Meregalli has had internal discussions regarding the 2027 rider line-up, but has not directly talked with Fabio Quartararo yet. The 2027 rider market is expected to be highly unpredictable with most contracts expiring this season. Quartararo, along with Marquez and Acosta, is projected to be a significant factor in the 2027 rider market. Quartararo’s relationship with Yamaha has been strained due to the lack of competitive equipment, despite Yamaha’s shift to a V4 engine in 2026. Meregalli expressed Yamaha’s interest in continuing with Quartararo but mentioned they still need to have discussions with the rider. Quartararo has been rumored to potentially move to Honda or Aprilia for the 2027 season, with Aprilia having made a substantial offer to him previously.
