Fabio Quartararo says the change in mentality at Yamaha has been the most significant improvement for the struggling Japanese brand in MotoGP this year. He also mentions that he will ensure that this dynamic never runs out of steam as long as he rides an M1…
The evolution of Yamaha in 2024, marked by a more aggressive approach to development and greater openness to new products, is a significant turning point for the Japanese brand. This new dynamic, driven by the arrival of Max Bartolini and facilitated by the concessions granted, seems to have borne fruit and given new hope to Fabio Quartararo and to the whole team. After experiencing disappointing campaigns in recent years,
Yamaha seems to be beginning a reconstruction.
Traditionally cautious, Yamaha had often relied on a strategy of only rolling out new parts once they were fully perfected. But in 2024, under the leadership of Fabio Quartararo and with the arrival of Max Bartolini as a technical director, this approach has changed dramatically. The Japanese manufacturer has adopted a more proactive philosophy, in particular by taking advantage of the new concession system to update its engine continuously throughout the season.
Fabio Quartararo: « the biggest improvement has been the way we work »
« The biggest improvement has been the way we work,” said Quarterly. «
Before, you had to wait for tests to make sure a new part worked. This year, if an engine was running,
he was immediately introduced during the next race. It's a huge change. »
well that Fabio Quartararo hoped for more rapid progress, he emphasizes that the effectiveness of this new methodology has enabled notable advances in key areas such as electronics. He remains confident that this new state of mind will continue in the future. “ As long as I'm here, it will be like this, the old mentality will not return. We have taken some small steps forward, and this will continue in the following years » assures the Frenchman on crash.net.
The integration of
Pramac as a satellite team
Yamaha in 2025 represents a key step in this reconstruction. For the first time since 2022,
Yamaha will once again field four factory M1 motorcycles, providing a stronger foundation for development and an increased chance of catching up with rivals.
The change in mindset and commitment to innovation demonstrates a new direction for
Yamaha. If this trajectory continues,
Quarterly could well regain the competitiveness that took him to the top of MotoGP.
