Yamaha has started preparations for the 2025 season on a positive note. The Barcelona tests allowed the Japanese team to test promising new developments and to collect the first feedback from its drivers, Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins. Massimo Meregalli, team principal, was satisfied with the progress made.
Yamaha concluded his pre-season testing in Barcelona on a positive note, according to Massimo Meregalliteam director. These tests, marking the start of preparations for 2025, made it possible to evaluate important technical updates. Seagull declared himself satisfied with the results and the involvement of the team and drivers.
Despite the recent end of the 2024 season, Yamaha
quickly returned to the track to continue his development. “ We just finished the season, but we're already back in action. The team was very motivated to get to work because it was an important test », explained
Seagull.
During these tests, Yamaha optimized the 7 hours available, although the decreasing light reduced the driving time slightly.
Fabio Quartararo et Alex Rins
tested various technical elements, including aerodynamic updates, a new chassis, a revised swingarm and engine improvements.
Massimo Meregalli Yamaha : « both drivers seemed happy with the improvements »
« We had a lot to test in several areas, and the drivers evaluated the updates carefully », specified Seagull.
The feedback from the pilots was promising, with a generally positive feeling about the progress made. “
Both drivers seemed happy with the improvements, which makes this test a good springboard for the future. We enter the offseason with a positive feeling », Confided the team director.
With these tests,
Yamaha hopes to gain new momentum for the 2025 season, after a mixed year.
Seagull concluded with determination: «
we will continue to work as hard as ever off the track to arrive ready for the next steps. »
The team is therefore approaching the off-season with optimism, ready to continue its efforts to return to the top of the premier category.
