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Yamaha says it has “one eye on 2026” ahead of the Japanese MotoGP, which begins this season’s Asian tour.
Yamaha is heading to the Japanese Grand Prix with one eye on 2026 and has debuted the V4 engine expected for the 2026 season at the previous race in Misano.
The V4 engine is set to return to MotoGP race action at the Malaysian Grand Prix, but Yamaha is already looking ahead to 2026 with six races left in 2025.
Monster Energy Yamaha Team Manager Massimo Meregalli emphasizes the importance of the Japanese Grand Prix as Yamaha’s home race, expressing determination to perform well.
Fabio Quartararo says he is ready to give his maximum at Yamaha’s home race in Japan, aiming to deliver a strong performance alongside teammate Alex Rins, who also highlights the importance of the Japanese Grand Prix and the incredible support from fans.
