Gino Borsoi, the director of Pramac Racing, has defended Yamaha’s efforts in its V4 project, in contrast to the often-heard criticisms from the brand’s riders. His statements were made during the MotoGP tests in Jerez, highlighting an optimistic outlook for the Japanese manufacturer.
Yamaha was the last manufacturer to introduce a V4 engine to MotoGP, which debuted last season while continuing to use its inline-four engine. This season, the brand has fully committed to the new engine, although it has been a tough year, with both the factory and Pramac bikes struggling to score points.
In Borsoi’s comments, he emphasizes that he does not understand the current negative perception of Yamaha. “For me, what I am seeing is better than I had imagined,” he stated. The rider explained that his V4 is a completely new motorcycle compared to competitors who already have a V4 model developed over the years.
Borsoi highlights that every time they take to the track, the team discovers new things and makes necessary adjustments. “This bike started rolling three months ago in Malaysia,” he added, stressing that it is unreasonable to expect their V4 to be at the same level as competitors who are fine-tuning the details of their models.
Furthermore, he insisted on the impossibility of comparing the Yamaha V4 with its competitors. “We are building a new project. The difference between philosophies and levels of development is noticeable.” As a new season approaches with regulatory changes, Borsoi assured that the foundation of Yamaha’s new project for 2027 is crucial and that they are working to ensure this bike is competitive.
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