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Fabio Quartararo’s first verdict on Yamaha’s new V4 MotoGP bike is that it hasn’t meaningfully addressed the weaknesses it needed to
Yamaha’s star MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo expressed disappointment with the new V4 bike’s performance, stating it has not improved the weaknesses of Yamaha’s primary bike. The V4 prototype debuted at the San Marino Grand Prix with test rider Augusto Fernandez. Quartararo struggled with the V4 during the race weekend, finishing far behind the winner. Quartararo’s private impression of the V4 was negative, stating, “at the moment it’s worse.” Despite Quartararo’s concerns, test rider Fernandez believed the V4 showed promise but lacked consistency. Jack Miller, on the other hand, was more optimistic about the V4’s potential, suggesting it needed time and adjustments to shine.
