On the eve of his national Grand Prix at the legendary Le Mans circuit, 2021 MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo has spoken about his continued commitment to the Yamaha team, saying that recent changes within the team reinforced his decision to stay.
In an in-depth discussion with motogp.com, Fabio Quartararooften nicknamed “El Diablo,” shared his thoughts on his journey with Yamaha and the positive developments that persuaded him to renew his commitment. “ What has happened since the start of the year really looks like to a revolution at Yamaha Racing. The basic approach has been completely transformed, and this revitalized our entire work dynamic “, said Quartararo.
The impact of these changes is not limited to minor adjustments, but marks a real turning point in the management of the team and the development of the bike. “ We have moved beyond the approach focused only on immediate results. Now everything is focused on the continued development of the machine, and we should see the benefits of this in the second half of the season “, has explained Fabio Quartararo with enthusiasm.
A key factor in this renewal is the arrival of Massimo “Max” Bartolonia seasoned technician who previously worked at Ducati Corsica under the direction of Gigi Dall’Igna.
Fabio Quartararo: “ the influence of Massimo “Max” Bartoloni was decisive for my choice to stay at Yamaha »
“ Max’s arrival was a tipping point » points out the Frenchman. “ From our first meeting, which turned into a three-hour technical discussion, I was impressed by his depth of knowledge and vision. His influence was decisive, not only for my choice to stay but also for convince the whole team that significant progress is possible “, found Quartararo.
Bartolinias new technical manager at Yamahacame with a reputation for quickly implementing technical innovations, a skill inherited from his time at Ducatirecognized for its cutting-edge development.
The French pilot also recognized that the financial aspect was not negligible. With an annual salary estimated by the paddock at 12 million euros for the years 2025 and 2026, the conditions offered by Yamaha are also an important motivator.
This renewal of commitment Fabio Quartararo with Yamaha not only secures its near future in the championship but also allows us to envisage a promising era for Yamahawho seems determined to regain the top of MotoGP.
