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Fabio Quartararo is not filled with optimism for Yamaha’s first year with the V4 MotoGP bike
Fabio Quartararo believes Yamaha needs more time to develop its V4 MotoGP bike and expects a year of minimal results. Yamaha’s new V4 project aims to return to winning ways in the future, but starts 2026 as the underdog. Quartararo feels Yamaha is currently 0.7s per lap slower than needed, still lacking competitiveness. While a new V4 engine is anticipated at the Spanish Grand Prix, Quartararo stresses that speed is not the only issue, with poor turning and grip also hindering performance. Despite past successes in qualifying, Quartararo doubts he’ll repeat those feats in 2026 due to significant development challenges with the V4.
