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Monster Energy Yamaha has unveiled the newest edition of its M1 machinery in Jakarta ahead of a crucial 2026 MotoGP season.
Monster Energy Yamaha unveiled their latest M1 machinery in Jakarta for the crucial 2026 MotoGP season after a disappointing 2025 campaign marked by no wins and only one podium finish.
Fabio Quartararo, the team’s standout rider, has faced uncertainty about his future with the team, but he remains contracted until the end of the current season, putting pressure on Yamaha to deliver strong results to secure his continued loyalty.
Joining Quartararo is Alex Rins, who is also seeking to prove himself after challenging seasons as a factory Yamaha rider, with his contract up for renewal at season’s end.
Injuries and inconsistent performances have plagued Rins during his Yamaha tenure, leaving him in a vulnerable position if he fails to deliver this season.
Yamaha’s strategic change from an inline-four engine to a V4 engine for the upcoming season aims to provide more power and performance, hoping to propel the team back to the front of the MotoGP grid.
