Fabio Quartararo puts an end to speculations about his future by signing a two-year contract extension with the Yamaha MotoGP team. The Frenchman, who won the World Championship in 2021 and finished second in 2022, faced a tough period with the Japanese manufacturer as his M1 bike lagged behind in terms of development compared to his European rivals. In the 2023 season, Quartararo failed to win any races and finished in a disappointing 10th place in the drivers’ standings. This year hasn’t started much better for him, with his best result so far being a seventh place in the Portuguese Grand Prix. Currently, he is 45 points behind championship leader Jorge Martin. Despite this, Quartararo chose to remain loyal to Yamaha and believes they can turn their luck around. He expressed his happiness in continuing his journey with the team and is confident they will be able to fight for victory again.
The Executive Director of Yamaha Motor Racing, Lin Jarvis, expressed his satisfaction with Fabio’s decision to continue as a Yamaha rider. Keeping Fabio as a member of the Factory Team is crucial for Yamaha’s MotoGP Project. Fabio’s exceptional talent, strong work ethic, and team-oriented approach make him an invaluable asset. Furthermore, Yamaha Motor Company, Yamaha Motor Racing, and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team are fully committed to ensuring a promising future with Fabio, adopting a more assertive approach to bike development. They have already implemented significant organizational changes, hired top industry experts, established new technical partnerships, increased the development budget, and intensified the testing program. All these measures aim to accelerate the process of returning to a winning position. Fabio has acknowledged and embraced this commitment, strengthening his confidence in choosing to stay with Yamaha in the years to come. Since joining Yamaha in 2019 and the Factory Team in 2021, Fabio has achieved remarkable success, including 8 wins, 21 podiums, a MotoGP World Championship title, and a runner-up title. Recognizing the need for improvements to regain the competitive level of 2021 and the first half of 2022, Yamaha has confidence in Fabio’s unwavering dedication and his ability to promote a harmonious and positive environment among team members. They assure him of their unwavering support as they strive to win more championships together.
