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Quartararo admits: “The financial aspect motivated part of my decision”
Quartararo discusses the factors that motivated his decision to extend his contract with Yamaha ©Michelin
If the attention of the paddock in Austin was primarily focused on Dorna's explanations after the purchase of the commercial rights of MotoGP by Liberty Media, fabio quartararo was also eagerly awaited by those involved in the discipline after the announcement of its extension at Yamaha.
Misunderstood by many, as the impatience of not seeing the Frenchman perform at his highest level is felt, the number 20 has mentioned on different occasions all the reasons which motivated his choice, starting with the project of Japanese factory to regain the top of the hierarchy.
“A few months ago I was ready to leave Yamaha, I'm not going to say where to go, but I was ready to leave, admits Quartararo at the microphone of Canal+. Yamaha is investing huge amounts of money to develop the bike, I think it's the only factory that is investing so much in its project. From this year, improvements are expected. »
The Niçois knows, however, that he will have to be patient, and be content with a few points per weekend, without being able to fight with the European factories.
“Obviously it will be difficult to get a few podiums in 2024, but it is important to build good foundations to move forward” He added.
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Finally the Habs admits that it was not enough for Yamaha to present a satisfactory project to make him stay. The financial situation, and the amount offered by the manufacturer are all factors which motivated its decision.
“I'm not going to lie to you, as a rider I have value, and Yamaha knows it very well, underlines Quartararo again. The factory has been banking on me for a few years now, and although the first reason for my extension is linked to the project itself, I must admit that the financial aspect motivated part of my decision. »
Some in fact announce that the amount offered by Yamaha to the Frenchman to stay would be three times higher than the offers submitted by other teams such as Aprilia, where it was likely that he would land if the deal had not been successful with his current team.
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Luca Bartolomeo
Certified Belgian without accent who writes with pleasure for a French site. In charge of MotoGP
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