Yamaha V4 MotoGP bikes will return to the observe this weekend (November 14-16) on the closing race of the 2025 season, the Valencia Grand Prix, however Augusto Fernandes has emphasised the significance of the weekend in figuring out the “course” of growth for 2026.
Yamaha has but to verify that it’ll swap to a V4 engine for the 2026 MotoGP season, which it has but to run at full energy in both of its two wildcard appearances at Sepang and Misano, however it’s creating a brand new bike that may have sufficient promise by February’s Sepang take a look at to a minimum of persuade Fabio Quartararo to stay inexperienced after his present contract expires on the finish of subsequent season.
After all, Quartararo can be on observe with a V4 for the second time within the official take a look at in Valencia subsequent Tuesday (November 18), however earlier than that there’s the Valencia Grand Prix, which Augusto Fernandes expects to be “necessary”.
“I am pleased to be again racing once more,” mentioned Yamaha MotoGP official take a look at rider. “I am pleased to be again racing, particularly in Valencia.
“We stay up for persevering with to refine our V4-powered prototype and collect additional information.
“This is a vital weekend that may decide the course of my work this winter and into subsequent yr. I can not wait to get began!”
Quartararo: Portugal are ‘not dangerous’, wanting ahead to additional success in Valencia
Yamaha’s MotoGP venture might function a V4, and this weekend’s race in Valencia might be the final race to be raced with an inline four-cylinder configuration because the inception of four-stroke Grand Prix racing in 2002.
However removed from getting sentimental in regards to the YZR-M1 he rode to win the MotoGP title in 2021, Fabio Quartararo has his sights set on Valencia within the hope of getting “nearer to the highest group” after the Portugal spherical, the place he completed on the entrance row and within the prime six in each races.
“The general efficiency in Portugal wasn’t dangerous. I had enjoyable within the sprints and races, and qualifying wasn’t too dangerous, however I hope to be a little bit nearer to the highest group in Valencia,” Quartararo mentioned.
“I am pleased to be again right here at Ricardo Tormo. It is not a straightforward course, however as all the time I am going to give one hundred pc to complete this season in the very best manner earlier than beginning my work in direction of 2026.”
Quartararo’s Monster Power Yamaha teammate Alex Rins confused the significance of racing in Valencia once more, a yr after the floods that killed 237 individuals, destroyed infrastructure and compelled the ultimate race to be moved to Barcelona from a racing perspective.
“It’s nice to be again on the course after all of the hardships the group went via with final yr’s floods,” Ms Rins mentioned.
“The return of MotoGP makes this weekend much more particular.
“All of us need to give the very best present attainable to our followers right here and everybody watching around the globe.
“Personally, I wish to end the season on a constructive be aware earlier than the 2026 Check begins on Tuesday.”
