Quartararo maintains doubts about the 2026 engine

Brilliant in qualifying during the last weekend in Qatar, fabio quartararo At this stage, Yamaha is clinging to eighth place in the riders' championship after four races already. Nevertheless, Yamaha continues its long period of performance drought, a far cry from the years of struggle at the beginning of the decade.

To get back in the race, the Japanese manufacturer is banking on the introduction of the new V4 engine for 2026. When asked about this, Fabio Quartararo remained silent with Speedweek. "I think it's better if I say nothing. It's better than saying something that might not be true at all or might be completely the opposite, he added. What I can say is that the bike did a few laps."

Quartararo expects a lot from Yamaha's V4

Although he refused to comment on the progress of his team – with which he is tied until 2026 – the Frenchman affirmed that this technical shift would undoubtedly be the hallmark of the major manufacturers for years to come. To return to the top, Yamaha will have to succeed in this transformation, failing to succeed in 2023.

“The future is unavoidable. From 2026, I only think about the V4, he confidedFour of the five manufacturers are banking on the V-engine. And if we want to fight for victory over the entire race distance, we will have to rely on the same concept."

Focused on the short-term evolution of his M1, Fabio Quartararo doesn't seem to have completely resigned himself to the current season yet. Ambitious for this weekend in Jerez, the 2021 world champion will apparently be testing the next version of his Yamaha this fall.

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