Yamaha are preparing the V4 engine for the first full season of what they hope will be a significant improvement.
After a few wild card entries last year, the Japanese manufacturer is now backing the development to put it on all four of their bikes.
Down by PramakIt can’t be worse than it was in 2025, as they are finishing at the bottom of the league table.
Add the arrival Toprak Razgatliogluand as long as it is in the next few months, you should be very optimistic Yamaha It can produce a bike that has some promise.
Should MotoGP riders fear Toprak Razgatlioglu?
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Razgatlioglu has one of Francesco Bagnaia’s ‘best’ qualities.But he has a steep learning curve to climb before becoming a points contender at every race this year.
It surprised some. Andrea Dovizioso was ‘important’ to Razgatlioglu. And the preparation for the premiere. His experience is clear to draw.
Paolo Pavesio expects Torak Razgatlioglu to face a different ‘battle’ with the Yamaha riders in 2026.
If the initial season is good, Yamaha’s dream is to replace Fabio Quattararo with Razgatlioglu.This will make a lot of sense.
He has already proven that he has the mentality of a world champion and can deliver under pressure. That’s why he’s a three-time World Superbike champion.
Now the boss of Yamaha Paolo Pavesio In the year Alongside the introduction of the V4 engine in 2026, he explained why he expects riders to face a different ‘battle’. Expects a new variable.
“We have to be rational,” he said. GPON. “This bike is definitely more capable than an M1 with an in-line engine when you consider current MotoGP in terms of tyres, aerodynamics and electronics.
“We have to try to bring out that potential throughout the year. To be honest, I don’t expect a great one-round race from day one.
“I would be very happy to be close to what we had last year. I also hope to have more continuity in development, so that our riders will fight in a different way in the race.”
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Why the switch to MotoGP is a big challenge for Torak Razgatlioglu.
The Yamaha V4 is ‘perfect’ for Razgatlioglu.And during the test he already showed how great his potential is. This is just the beginning.
MotoGP fans have slammed Pramac’s ‘cheap’ bike. And after seeing it for the first time, they were a little disappointed. They weren’t too impressed with the liver.
But that’s not the point, it’s how fast everything goes on the road, and testing is now a few weeks away.
Jack Miller doesn’t feel he needs to be Razgatlioglu’s ‘mentor’.But it seems the two already have a strong working relationship. This bodes well for the rest of the season.
