Fabio Quartararo seeks F1 test after Mercedes plans stalled
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Fabio Quartararo reiterates his desire to test a Formula 1 car following the cancellation of his planned session with Mercedes at the end of 2022. The MotoGP champion was set to drive for Mercedes after achieving his first MotoGP title with Yamaha, fueled by their shared sponsorship ties. Despite the setback, Quartararo remains optimistic about experiencing an F1 car, as he continues to express enthusiasm for the crossover between the two motorsport disciplines.
- •Quartararo aims to test in Formula 1 after missed opportunity.
- •Plans for a Mercedes test fell through in late 2022.
- •He won his maiden MotoGP title with Yamaha prior to the test.
- •There is interest due to shared sponsorship between Mercedes and Yamaha.
- 2:05 PMMotorsport.com — Fabio Quartararo still wants F1 test after abandoned Mercedes plans
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Fabio Quartararo still wants F1 test after abandoned Mercedes plans
"Fabio Quartararo says he is still keen to sample a Formula 1 car after previous plans for a test with Mercedes fell through for the MotoGP star. The Frenchman had been lined up to drive one of Mercedes’ title-winning grand prix cars in a private test at the end of 2022, a year after he secured his maiden MotoGP title with Yamaha. At that time, Mercedes and Yamaha shared two lead sponsors ...Keep reading
"The Yamaha rider says Formula 1 remains on his bucket list after attending Barcelona GP last weekend
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 18, 2026, 2:05 PMFabio Quartararo still wants F1 test after abandoned Mercedes plans
Fabio Quartararo says he is still keen to sample a Formula 1 car after previous plans for a test with Mercedes fell through for the MotoGP star. The Frenchman had been lined up to drive one of Mercedes’ title-winning grand prix cars in a private test at the end of 2022, a year after he secured his maiden MotoGP title with Yamaha. At that time, Mercedes and Yamaha shared two lead sponsors ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 2:05 PMFabio Quartararo still wants F1 test after abandoned Mercedes plans
The Yamaha rider says Formula 1 remains on his bucket list after attending Barcelona GP last weekend
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