Yamaha’s Strategic Push Towards 2024: Quartararo Highlights Progress and Continuous Updates Amid MotoGP’s Competitive Field

Fabio Quartararo: Yamaha Prioritizes 2024 Motorcycle, Making Progress

'At the beginning of the season, we were significantly behind the European manufacturers, yet I sense we're gradually closing the gap. Not exactly with Ducati, but we're approaching the level of Aprilia and KTM.'

Yamaha's eligibility for technical advantages could blur the lines between its present MotoGP motorcycle and the model planned for next year.

Rather, Fabio Quartararo highlighted that Yamaha is concentrating on providing a steady flow of enhancements for the M1.

He mentioned, "Considering the allowances, next year isn't our focus. Given that we possess the components, monthly enhancements are feasible since we currently have the liberty to modify our engine's specifications."

"This shifted the attention to the immediate future, rather than looking ahead to 2025."

The forthcoming major update is expected to be the launch of an enhanced second version of the engine, which garnered positive feedback from Quartararo and his teammate Alex Rins at an exclusive test in Valencia.

The initial upgraded engine arrived in time for Assen, yet it's the subsequent one that's expected to offer greater advantages.

Quartararo mentioned that they tested two different engines, one that has been in use since Assen and another that is expected to arrive in the future. He noted that the latter is performing more effectively, which he believes will have a positive impact.

The list of MotoGP engines revealed that Quartararo debuted a new engine at Assen, followed by the introduction of another fresh engine at Sachsenring, competing with the same model as used in The Netherlands.

The latest engine seems to enhance maneuverability and steering capabilities, though it doesn't appear to improve traction. The driver from France noted that achieving peak performance with new tires was a challenge for him in Germany.

"The competition exceeded our expectations, although we initially struggled with the new tires," he commented.

Quartararo managed to shave off 20 seconds from his race time compared to last year, yet he remains 17 seconds behind Ducati's victor, Francesco Bagnaia. Despite this, Quartararo is optimistic about making strides towards closing the gap with other European competitors.

"Quartararo pointed out, 'With Max [Bartolini] joining us, there's been a significant transformation in the team. We've experimented with numerous aspects.'"

At the beginning of the season, we were significantly behind the European manufacturers, but I sense that we're gradually narrowing the gap.

"Not exactly Ducati, but rather to Aprilia and KTM."

Quartararo crossed the finish line in eleventh position during the German MotoGP, trailing the leading Aprilia ridden by Miguel Oliveira by 7 seconds, yet was only 2.5 seconds behind the front-running KTM piloted by Pedro Acosta.

Honda benefits from all the advantages offered by MotoGP's concession system. Their leading participant in the German race was Takaaki Nakagami, who secured the 14th position, lagging 8 seconds behind Quartararo.

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