Yamaha confirms Quartararo and Rins will leave MotoGP team in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:37 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Yamaha Motor Co. has officially announced that Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins will part ways with the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team at the conclusion of the 2026 season. This decision follows Quartararo's ongoing criticism of Yamaha's performance after the switch to a V4 engine, resulting in struggles at the back of the grid. Rins, who joined Yamaha in 2024, contributed valuable insights but has not matched his previous success. The team has indicated that replacements for Quartararo and Rins are expected to be Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura, as their departure paves the way for new talent. Yamaha will focus on achieving the best results through the remainder of the season.
- •Yamaha confirms Quartararo and Rins will exit at the end of 2026.
- •Quartararo has criticized Yamaha's performance following the V4 switch.
- •Rins joined in 2024 but struggled to replicate past successes.
- •Expected replacements are Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura.
- •Yamaha aims for strong results through the remainder of the 2026 season.
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — MotoGP: Quartararo and Rins to Exit Factory MotoGP Team at End of 2026
"Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has officially confirmed that both Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins will conclude their tenure with the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team at the end of the 2026 season. News of this separation will likely come as a surprise to nobody, considering Quarararo has long been critical of the brand, especially after Yamaha switched to a V4 and still is circulating at the back of the grid. Rins, meanwhile, hasn’t come close to producing any of the results he produced during previous
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