Fabio Quattararo’s move to Honda dominated the talk in the MotoGP paddock at Sepang.
The first official test of 2026 was completed in Malaysia, but most of the chat was around. MotoGP rider marketAfter the chaos erupted before the drivers hit the track.
It is reported that Quattro will sign with Honda A two-year contract from 2027. The Frenchman is not happy Yamaha After years of growth and false promises.
The 2021 champion has been pushing for the Iwata outfit to introduce their V4 bike in 2026, but has not given him a chance at the race weekend before deciding his future. The Quattroro looks set to join Yamaha’s Japanese rivals.
Quatararo was upset by Paolo Pavesio And the way it works after replacing Lynn Jarvis in 2025. The pair were on speaking terms towards the end of the season, which convinced him to move here. Honda.
Alberto Puig gives ‘fantastic’ verdict on Fabio Quartararo amid 2027 Honda links
Naturally, everyone is looking for an answer to the rumor that Quartararo is bound for Honda in 2027. HRC team manager Alberto Puig Asked about the estimate Sky Italy In Malaysia.
Addressing the equestrian market, he insisted his ‘priority’ was to focus on the current rider line-up: “Everyone is talking to everyone now,” Puig said.
“They say it’s already done, but the only thing we know for sure is that we have to focus on our current riders and see how the season starts.
“We’ll see after that, but right now Honda’s priority is to focus on the bike and get our current riders to start the season at a high level. Some of them are locked in for 2027, Honda hasn’t done it yet.”
Puig went on to sing his praises to the Yamaha rider: “Quatararo is indeed a fantastic rider like all the others, at the same time Honda has to look at what’s best for the team but today we focus on Mir, Marini, Zarco and Moreira. What do we need in a rider? Speed ​​and intelligence.”
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Honda is making strong progress in 2026 between Fabio Quatararo’s links.
Given the test results at Sepang, it’s not hard to see why Quatararo decided to jump to Honda in 2027.
The Yamaha did not run on the second day. Due to V4 engine problems. Thankfully they had it resolved by Thursday, but their riders lost valuable track time.
Quatararo crashed on day one and broke his finger, ruling him out for the rest of the test. On his way back to the track in the afternoon, he experienced engine trouble, and Yamaha had no answer to the problem.
Meanwhile, their Japanese rivals have made serious progress, as Joan Mir set the fastest time on day two.It’s Honda’s fastest time around Sepang. Along with the team’s speed and Yamaha’s issues, it may explain why Quattararo acted so quickly to secure his future.
