Fabio didn’t mince words she’s felt the bike get worse year by year. "We're losing our strong points," he said. And the results? Slipped podiums, missed points, and a rider who knows he’s capable of more.
But Yamaha finally heard the alarm bells. For the 2025 season, they’ve done the unthinkable they ditched the legendary inline-four in favor of a brand-new V4 engine platform.
Why is this a big deal?
The V4 offers more aggressive power delivery, better balance, and the kind of acceleration Quartararo’s been begging for. It’s Yamaha’s most ambitious pivot in years. And while it’s still early days, the signs are clear they're gunning not just for podiums, but a return to the top of the constructors’ championship in 2026.The only question now is, will this evolution be enough to give Fabio the machine he deserves?
We’ll be watching. So will the entire grid.