Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo admits he would not know what number of V4 bikes he could have for the Valencia MotoGP check, however is cautious of “destroying” the day if he solely has one.
This weekend’s Valencia Grand Prix ultimate seems set to be the ultimate race for Yamaha’s in-line four-cylinder MotoGP bikes.
Final yr, he introduced that he was lastly creating the primary trendy V4 engine, and he has already raced the bike twice this season with Augusto Fernandes.
He is because of full his third outing in Valencia this weekend, the place he’ll attempt some new objects, though not a brand new engine.
Tuesday’s post-race check will see all 4 of Yamaha’s race riders check out the V4, however in the intervening time it seems like solely considered one of every will.
Fabio Quartararo expressed concern on the prospect of getting just one V4 automotive to check subsequent week.
Requested about this, he mentioned: “I do not know. I imply, I hope it is not only one factor, as a result of a nasty crash in Flip 4 on Tuesday morning might wreck the entire check.”
Quartararo highlights greatest classes from 2025 season
The 2025 season marked a notable enchancment for Yamaha in comparison with final yr, even when they end final within the constructors’ standings.
The model has achieved a number of podiums and 5 pole positions with Quartararo.
Nonetheless, Quartararo has expressed his frustration on many events this yr as Yamaha continues to battle with quite a lot of recurring points, and his preliminary impressions of the V4 on the Misano check had been lower than enthusiastic.
However wanting again to 2025, he believes one of many issues that improved him was his dedication, no matter what place he was competing for.
“My private facet is that I’m giving it my all,” he mentioned.
“I discovered this yr that whether or not you are first, fifth or tenth, you are going to push the identical approach.
“And I feel that is one thing I might actually enhance on throughout this 2025 season.”
