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Quartararo signs new MotoGP deal with Yamaha despite 2025 rumours
Quartararo debuted in MotoGP in 2019 with Yamaha at the Petronas Sepang Racing Team, achieving seven podiums in his impressive rookie season. In 2021, he was promoted to the factory team, replacing Valentino Rossi after winning three races in 2020. Quartararo won the 2021 world championship, but narrowly missed out in 2022 to Francesco Bagnaia due to the M1’s struggles. His 2023 season was challenging, with only three podiums and a 10th place finish in the standings. Despite speculation about a move, Yamaha signed Quartararo to a new two-year contract until the end of 2026. Quartararo acknowledged Yamaha’s renewed approach to bike development, expressing confidence in their ability to return to winning ways. The signing is a significant development in the 2025 rider market, with Quartararo, Bagnaia, Binder, and Zarco all committed through 2026, while Ducati has also signed promising talent Fermin Aldeguer for two years.
