In a recent interview, Fabio Quartararo, current MotoGP rider and world champion of 2021, shared his reflections on his season with Yamaha and his impending move to Honda for the next season. His experience with Yamaha has been a mix of exciting moments and significant challenges.
Quartararo cited his ability to react after a difficult 2024 as one of his major contributions to the team. Despite not achieving the expected results in several races, he has proven to himself that he still maintains the necessary speed to compete at the highest level.
The relationship with Yamaha, however, has grown tense due to low performance expectations in recent years. The rider expressed that, while during the 2021 to 2022 seasons he fought for the championship, the years 2023 to 2025 have not been the same. This frustration has affected his dynamic with the team.
Regarding his future with Honda, Quartararo expressed a mix of excitement and nervousness. His first test with the new bike will take place in Valencia, and he is curious about how his adaptation to the new machine and Pirelli tires will develop. Nonetheless, he remains cautious: ‘I can’t say that I will want to win in the first race.’
Additionally, Yamaha’s decision to limit his participation in the Austria tests has further complicated his preparation. Quartararo acknowledged that, although he understands Yamaha’s stance, being with the team for so many years makes separation challenging.
Fabio, who will be a Honda rider from 2027, highlighted his motivation and desire to win days after the first race. His passion for motorcycling remains intact, and he used a metaphor to describe his anxiety for victories, comparing himself to a hungry dog waiting for his food.
With only a few months left until his team change, Quartararo hopes to finish his time with Yamaha in the best way possible and start a new chapter with the same determination that has always defined him.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
