Yamaha officially unveiled their new V4-powered MotoGP bike yesterday, and Fabio Quattararo has shared the ‘biggest challenge’ the new season brings.
As the leading rider for the factory Yamaha group, Fabio Quatararo It was the main reason after the Japanese developer decided to introduce the V4-powered prototype earlier than first thought.
Yamaha’s new bike has similarities with Ducati.And the Frenchman will be praying for a similar level of performance to help him regain his form from the 2021 premier class campaign as the reigning MotoGP world champion.
However, a new bike specification brings its own set of issues, and Quatararo has already identified where he needs to adjust to get the most out of it.
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Fabio Quattararo said he had to change his riding style for the V4-powered Yamaha.
Much has been said. Toprak Razgatlioglu needs to change his driving style. Before his rookie season in Grand Prix motorcycle racing, however, every Yamaha rider will have to do the same as their flagship rider.
During an interview with the selected media, including Motosanat the launch event of Yamaha’s 2026 MotoGP season, El Diablo touched on his plans for next year.
He said, “I don’t think I really need a learning curve. Sure, you can say the bike is a Yamaha, but it’s a completely new bike.”
But, from the first day, last year in Barcelona, ​​I quickly adapted to the torque, which is the biggest difference.
“I don’t think I have to learn anything new about it. In fact, my riding style will change a bit, not just the engine, but the whole bike.”
“And that’s the biggest challenge. But first, we have to find our starting point and know exactly where the limit is. Then we can focus on performance.”
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Fabio Quattararo has detailed his ‘limited’ experience on Yamaha’s new bike ahead of the new MotoGP season.
The 2021 world champion asked for his thoughts on the differences between Yamaha’s 2025-spec prototype and the new one he will ride this year.
He said, “Right now, I think my experience with the V4 is very limited, mainly because when we’re testing we don’t really focus on going fast.
“We’re always changing the setup, trying new things. So I can’t really say what the difference is between the V4 and the inline four.”
“Now we have five days in Malaysia, once we have to focus on the overall performance. But now I think it is too early to say what the difference between the two engines is.”
Quattroro’s experience with V4-powered bikes was limited. The main reason behind keeping Jack Miller from Yamaha.
It has already been pointed out In 2026, Miller’s full focus will be on development. That side of things, therefore, remains to be seen as to what his future in MotoGP will look like following the conclusion of the season.
