Yamaha’s prized asset says one thing about its MotoGP bike, but its test rider says that’s not the problem. Trouble is, even if the factory seems inclined to agree with one of them, picking a path isn’t as clear-cut as it might be

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Yamaha’s prized asset says one thing about its MotoGP bike, but its test rider says that’s not the problem. Trouble is, even if the factory seems inclined to agree with one of them, picking a path isn’t as clear-cut as it might be
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Yamaha’s public MotoGP disconnect has no easy answer

Cal Crutchlow’s wildcard appearance in MotoGP this season provided insight into Yamaha’s 2024 project and the dissatisfaction of its star rider, Fabio Quartararo. Quartararo expressed his preference to stay with Yamaha but stated that if they don’t meet his requirements for a competitive bike, he would consider moving in 2025. His disappointment with the 2024 engine prototype and disagreement with Yamaha’s team principal further highlighted the need for improvements. Quartararo has been clear about wanting bigger steps, faster development, and more power to rival the Ducatis and optimize performance in races. However, Crutchlow contradicted this, asserting that what the M1 needs is a smoother engine, not more power. He emphasized that the engine’s lack of smoothness hinders performance and that reducing power would lead to better acceleration and overall speed.

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Source: The Race

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