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Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo has a laptime target in mind for the manufacturer’s introduction of the V4 engine in the place of the currently-struggling M1 inline-four engine
Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo has a laptime target for the introduction of the V4 engine, replacing the struggling M1 inline-four engine.
The V4 engine is set to be raced in 2026, undergoing track testing with test riders Augusto Fernandez and Andrea Dovizioso before Yamaha’s regular riders get a chance during a test after the San Marino Grand Prix.
There is anticipation around whether the V4 engine and chassis redesign will be competitive enough to replace the M1 inline-four.
Following a poor showing at the Austrian Grand Prix, Quartararo aims to push Yamaha to improve their performance and seeks answers for the team’s struggles.
Despite wanting more work on the inline-four bike, Quartararo is eager to transition to riding the V4, believing it could be a significant step forward for him and the team.
