Fabio Quartararo regrets critical comments made about Yamaha
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 10:21 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Fabio Quartararo has retracted previous criticism aimed at Yamaha during the MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix held in late August. The rider acknowledged that his remarks were fueled by personal frustration rather than an objective assessment of the manufacturer. Quartararo is currently in his final season with Yamaha after an eight-year tenure, having previously announced his departure for a new team. The public exchange of comments between the rider and the manufacturer occurred amid a challenging period for both parties on the circuit. Quartararo now seeks to distance himself from the earlier statements as he completes his remaining commitments for the current season.
- •Fabio Quartararo admits his recent criticism of Yamaha was driven by frustration.
- •The comments were made following the MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix in August.
- •Quartararo is leaving Yamaha at the end of the current season.
- •The rider served with the manufacturer for eight years.
- 10:21 AMMotorsport.com — Fabio Quartararo: 'Out of frustration, I said things that weren't right'
- 10:21 AMYahoo Sports — Fabio Quartararo: 'Out of frustration, I said things that weren't right'
"Fabio Quartararo has admitted that frustration got the better of him when he made critical comments about Yamaha last month, and has now sought to tone down his remarks. The MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix at the end of August was marked by an unexpected exchange of comments between Quartararo and Yamaha, the manufacturer he will leave at the end of the season after eight years to join ...Keep reading
"The 2021 champion has toned down his rhetoric following an exchange of comments during the Aragon GP weekend, revealing he had a meeting with Yamaha
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 11, 2026, 10:21 AMFabio Quartararo: 'Out of frustration, I said things that weren't right'
Fabio Quartararo has admitted that frustration got the better of him when he made critical comments about Yamaha last month, and has now sought to tone down his remarks. The MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix at the end of August was marked by an unexpected exchange of comments between Quartararo and Yamaha, the manufacturer he will leave at the end of the season after eight years to join ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 10:21 AMFabio Quartararo: 'Out of frustration, I said things that weren't right'
The 2021 champion has toned down his rhetoric following an exchange of comments during the Aragon GP weekend, revealing he had a meeting with Yamaha
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