Quartararo praised by Yamaha ahead of French GP

As the French Grand Prix approaches, Yamaha appears to be making progress. Surprisingly, the Japanese team appears to be the most likely to position itself behind the Ducatis, although competing with the Italians is still a long shot. This return to form is due to a more appropriately configured engine, but also to the renewed form of fabio quartararo.

« He confirms that he is a champion, he is one of those who make the difference, Maio Meregalli told ZamTube about the Frenchman. However, regarding his fall on the Circuit of the Americas, the tone is one of explanation and mitigating circumstances. He found himself on a barely used motorcycle all weekend. It was difficult »

Big ambitions for Yamaha from 2026

Drawing up an initial assessment of the start of the 2025 financial year, the Yamaha boss was keen to temper the enthusiasm, although the developments to the bike are real at this stage of the season. Maybe we were a bit too quick in the Sepang test, which raised expectations, but we knew that was not the true potential, he confessed. In Qatar, during the Time Attack, we improved by one second compared to last year.. THEThe progress is palpable on all the circuits visited.

Delighted with the opportunity to benefit from the feedback of four drivers this year, Maio Meregalli makes no secret of his great ambitions for the near future. We want to be the next generation after Ducati. Sometimes we succeed, sometimes we don't. We still need to stabilize our level.. " recognizes the Italian.

While the post-Jerez tests resulted in another surprise victory for Fabio Quartararo in the wake of the Grand Prix, the engine appears to be the most important component of the bike's development. Fabio Quartararo has repeatedly spoken about the introduction of the V4 engine for next year, on which the Frenchman tends to place a lot of hope. In the meantime, Le Mans is the next box to tick for Yamaha, with the underlying objective of achieving a result comparable to that of Jerez.

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