Yamaha, a Japanese motorcycle manufacturer, is exploring the possibility of partnering with either Gresini Racing or Pramac Racing for the 2025 MotoGP season. Currently, Yamaha operates a factory team with two bikes without the support of a satellite team. This puts them at a disadvantage compared to their competitors, as Honda, Aprilia, KTM, and Ducati all have at least one satellite team. Yamaha team boss Lin Jarvis confirmed that there will be two more Yamaha M1 bikes on the track next year, with a satellite team being responsible for them. The specific team has not been disclosed, but the goal of having four Yamaha riders will be achieved.
The Spanish newspaper AS suggests that Gresini Racing is likely to switch from Ducati to Yamaha in 2025. Meanwhile, Speedweek reported that Pramac is in advanced negotiations to acquire two Yamaha M1 bikes for the upcoming season. However, Pramac team manager Gino Borsoi denies these reports, as the team currently enjoys a strong collaboration with Ducati and sees no reason to switch manufacturers. Borsoi emphasizes the positive relationship they have with Ducati, in addition to economic interests.
The question arises as to why Gresini or Pramac would consider switching to Yamaha, especially considering the success of the Ducati bike in MotoGP. The Ducati Desmosedici GP23, even in its 2023 specification, is considered the best in class and has contributed to the resurgence of Marc Marquez’s career.
El rechazo de Borsoi a las conexiones de Pramac con el fabricante japonés revela la respuesta. Pramac tiene una relación cercana con Ducati, recibiendo equipos de última generación, a diferencia de Gresini o VR46, que estuvieron asociados con Yamaha en el pasado. Yamaha tiene la oportunidad de proporcionar a un equipo satélite no solo un importante incentivo financiero, sino también máquinas de especificación de fábrica. Si Pramac continúa recibiendo el mismo trato de Ducati, Gresini podría verse tentado a explorar otras opciones. Este posible cambio de Yamaha y Gresini podría tener consecuencias significativas para el mercado de pilotos de 2025, incluidos los futuros inciertos de los hermanos Márquez y muchos otros en el paddock. Para Marc Márquez, que recientemente regresó en la Desmosedici GP23, hacer la transición de regreso a una Yamaha en apuros sería reminiscente de los desafíos que enfrentó durante su tiempo con el socio de larga data Honda. Con gran parte de la parrilla aún sin finalizar sus planes, Yamaha y Gresini tendrían numerosos interesados si se unieran la próxima temporada.
