Alex Rins’ frustration boiled over behind the scenes on the 2026 Yamaha M1 at the Buriram MotoGP test.
Even with the major changes at Yamaha for the 2026 MotoGP season, riders at their team were frustrated with the new M1.
After struggling through the 2025 season, Yamaha A V4 engine was introduced for 2026, which is in line with other manufacturers on the grid.
However, the Japanese manufacturer has run into problems with its latest machine, which it claims is no improvement over the inline-four machine it used in the 2025.
Alex Rin had to vent his frustration behind the scenes
Later Fabio Quatararo With the new 2026 Yamaha M1 officially revealed, Alex Rin He explained how he handled his emotions.
on the Paddock Pass PodcastNeil Morrison discussed the body language of the Yamaha riders during the Buriram MotoGP test and later commented on what Rin said after the test.
The Spaniard locks himself in his cage and screams after a run on the Yamaha M1.
Morrison said, “More than the performance, it was the body language of Fabio Quatararo, Alex Rins and Torak Razgatlioglu throughout the weekend that indicated it was a really, really tough situation.”
“My favorite quote from the weekend was when Alex Reigns said he would get rid of his anger and frustration by locking himself in the rider’s room at the back of the circuit after every race and locking the door and yelling.
“This is not really a sign of a completely happy camp.”
Alex Rins hopes that Yamaha will listen to Fabio Quattro
Reports suggest Quattararo will leave Yamaha and join Honda at the end of 2026 A two-year contract in 2027 and 2028
These reports were gaining traction as the 2026 pre-season drew to a close. Rins explained how he expects Yamaha to start listening to his views. More.
The Spaniard says Yamaha are ‘very focused on Fabio’ and the 2025 Yamaha M1 is ‘very tailored to his preferences’.
Rins is hoping to have more input on the 2027 Yamaha M1 now that Quattroro is switching to Honda.
