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Marc Marquez gave up a lucrative Honda deal to ride a year-old Ducati, but Fabio Quartararo has shunned any similar opportunities at other MotoGP teams to stay at Yamaha. Why has he made that choice?
Last year, Fabio Quartararo, arguably the best MotoGP rider in the 2020-22 span, had a noticeable absence from the front battle weekend after weekend. This year, despite the struggles of the Yamaha M1 bike, Quartararo has maintained a more consistent presence. Yamaha’s continued bike issues have shifted the focus from Quartararo’s performance to the bike’s performance. Despite frustrations with Yamaha, Quartararo has stayed with the team, showing signs of commitment. The market for coveted rides like Ducati or KTM has been fiercely competitive, leaving Quartararo with limited options. Quartararo lacks the financial freedom and urgency of someone like Marc Marquez to make riskier choices. Nevertheless, Quartararo seems confident that his time to shine in MotoGP will come again.
