Fabio Quartararo prepares for transition to Honda in MotoGP 2027
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Fabio Quartararo discusses his upcoming move to Honda ahead of the 2027 MotoGP season, reflecting on a challenging final year with Yamaha. He acknowledged the frustrations from a transitional season and the difficulties with bike performance. Quartararo confirmed he will miss a crucial test in Austria, limiting his preparation for the new Pirelli tyres set to debut next season. The 2021 world champion intends to approach the transition step by step, emphasizing the need for adjustments on the new bike.
- •Quartararo reflects on his time with Yamaha amidst frustration.
- •He will miss a test in Austria, affecting his preparation.
- •The new Pirelli tyres debut in 2027 when he joins Honda.
- •He plans to adapt to the bike gradually next season.
- •Competition dynamics may shift with his transition to Honda.
- 1:00 PMAutosport — Quartararo explains why Yamaha relationship has strained ahead of Honda move
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Fabio Quartararo: “Every night, I think about how that first Valencia outing with Honda will go”
- 9:01 AMMotorsport.com — Fabio Quartararo: “Every night, I think about how that first Valencia outing with Honda will go”
"This conversation with Fabio Quartararo took place in the paddock at the Marco Simoncelli circuit, against a backdrop of some tension between the French rider and Yamaha. After his move to Honda for next season was confirmed, the 2021 MotoGP world champion is seeing out a transitional season in which he has had to deal with the frustration of competing on a bike that, right now, is nowhere ...Keep reading
"Fabio Quartararo has opened up on his relationship with Yamaha which is coming to a toxic end in the 2026 MotoGP campaign. The 27-year-old has ridden with the Japanese marque ever since his MotoGP debut in 2019, winning 11 races and the 2021 title along the way, but he will depart for Honda in 2027. It comes after a difficult four years for Quartararo, who finished runner-up in the 2022 ...Keep reading
"In an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com, Quartararo looks back on his time with Yamaha and is highly-anticipate move to Honda in 2027
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External links- AutosportSep 15, 2026, 1:00 PMQuartararo explains why Yamaha relationship has strained ahead of Honda move
Fabio Quartararo has opened up on his relationship with Yamaha which is coming to a toxic end in the 2026 MotoGP campaign. The 27-year-old has ridden with the Japanese marque ever since his MotoGP debut in 2019, winning 11 races and the 2021 title along the way, but he will depart for Honda in 2027. It comes after a difficult four years for Quartararo, who finished runner-up in the 2022 ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 9:01 AMFabio Quartararo: “Every night, I think about how that first Valencia outing with Honda will go”
In an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com, Quartararo looks back on his time with Yamaha and is highly-anticipate move to Honda in 2027
- Motorsport.comSep 15, 2026, 9:01 AMFabio Quartararo: “Every night, I think about how that first Valencia outing with Honda will go”
This conversation with Fabio Quartararo took place in the paddock at the Marco Simoncelli circuit, against a backdrop of some tension between the French rider and Yamaha. After his move to Honda for next season was confirmed, the 2021 MotoGP world champion is seeing out a transitional season in which he has had to deal with the frustration of competing on a bike that, right now, is nowhere ...Keep reading
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