In the bustling world of motorcycling, Yamaha seems to be emerging from the shadows like a phoenix rising from the ashes. As 2024 drew to a close, the Iwata-based brand seemed to have found its second wind, ready to first beat compatriot Honda on the straight to glory.
Yamahalong an emblematic figure of MotoGP, is going through a period of transition, similar to that of his national rival
Honda. However, encouraging signs suggest a dynamic recovery for the Iwata brand in 2024. A top 6 achieved by
Fabio Quartararo at the Malaysian Grand Prix is a strong symbol: Yamaha progresses. And in a championship where every detail counts, these “small steps” could turn into a big leap in 2025.
Under the technical direction of Max BartoliniYamaha finds its breath. Bartolinia technical strategist, has injected new energy into the team, restoring confidence damaged by the challenges of recent seasons. The arrival of a V4 engine on the M1, expected in 2025, embodies this technical revolution. A major transformation for a brand historically attached to in-line four-cylinder architecture, but which seems ready to step out of its comfort zone to compete with the best.
Yamaha enters into a strategic alliance with Pramac: the winning bet?
Another coup for Yamaha is its partnership with Pramacthe best satellite team on the grid. With two experienced pilots,
Miguel Oliveira et Jack MillerYamaha offers itself additional strike force. This satellite structure, combining talent and experience, is exactly the lever that Yamaha needed to accelerate its ascent.
With the combined efforts of Bartolini,
Quarterlyand the contribution of
Pramacthe brand will not just aim for top 6 finishes. The ambition is clear: get back on the podium. Each improvement of the M1, each progress in the collaboration with Pramacwill bring Iwata's men closer to its glorious past.
In MotoGP, resilience and innovation are the drivers of success. Yamaha
has proven that she possesses both of these qualities. 2025 could well be the year of the rebirth of the tuning fork coat of arms.
