Fabio Quartararo does not expect Yamaha updates amid struggles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:09 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Fabio Quartararo expressed doubt that Yamaha will introduce significant updates in 2026 to address ongoing performance issues in MotoGP. The current model, the V4-powered M1, has been identified as the slowest bike on the grid, leaving Yamaha at the bottom of the constructors' standings. Quartararo highlighted the challenges posed by an upcoming major regulation change as a key factor inhibiting potential improvements this season.
- •Fabio Quartararo questions potential Yamaha updates for 2026.
- •Yamaha's V4-powered M1 is currently the slowest bike in MotoGP.
- •Yamaha is last in the constructors' standings as of June 2026.
- •Major regulation changes next year complicate Yamaha's ability to improve.
- •Quartaro sees limited options for the team to respond to performance issues.
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — Fabio Quartararo not expecting any “reaction” from Yamaha despite lack of progress
- 2:09 PMMotorsport.com — Fabio Quartararo not expecting any “reaction” from Yamaha despite lack of progress
"Fabio Quartararo has ruled out the possibility of Yamaha introducing any major updates during 2026 in “reaction” to its ongoing woes in MotoGP. The Frenchman believes the arrival of a major regulation change next year will make it difficult for Yamaha to fix its V4-powered M1, which has proved to be the slowest bike on the grid. Yamaha is currently last in the constructors' standings ...Keep reading
"Quartararo opens up about ongoing frustrations at Yamaha and what he expects from the remainder of the season
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 2:09 PMFabio Quartararo not expecting any “reaction” from Yamaha despite lack of progress
Quartararo opens up about ongoing frustrations at Yamaha and what he expects from the remainder of the season
- Motorsport.comJun 4, 2026, 2:09 PMFabio Quartararo not expecting any “reaction” from Yamaha despite lack of progress
Fabio Quartararo has ruled out the possibility of Yamaha introducing any major updates during 2026 in “reaction” to its ongoing woes in MotoGP. The Frenchman believes the arrival of a major regulation change next year will make it difficult for Yamaha to fix its V4-powered M1, which has proved to be the slowest bike on the grid. Yamaha is currently last in the constructors' standings ...Keep reading
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