Monster Energy Yamaha has unveiled its colours for the 2025 season, a vibrant picture of determination and hope. Fabio Quartararo, like a knight faithful to his cause, continues to believe in the Yamaha project after seven years of loyalty, a commitment that even a champion's heart can find trying. After the official presentation, the Frenchman shared his thoughts, his hopes, and perhaps, his final bet.
The French pilot fabio quartararo expressed his confidence in Yamaha during the team's presentation for the 2025 season. Despite the difficulties encountered in recent years, the 2021 world champion has decided to extend his contract with the brand with the three tuning forks. After seven years with the Japanese manufacturer, the Frenchman admits that this season could be a last chance, but he remains optimistic and determined to make a leap forward.
Quarterly explained the reasons that led him to stay at home Yamaha despite the difficulties encountered in recent years. It was actually quite a long thought process, we signed at the beginning of the year, but before we got there I had many conversations, also with Aprilia. We discussed many topics with Yamaha. Naturally, all my requests were met. »
The arrival of new people, like the engineer Luca Marmorini (Bartolini), played a key role in his decision. New people like Bartolini have arrived, which is perhaps the most important reason that convinced me to stay. It gave me a lot of confidence in a project in which I no longer had any. He managed to convince me and make me want to stay and to continue working on the development of aerodynamics as well »
Quarterly also stressed the importance of the arrival of the satellite team Pramac, one of his key requests. It was one of my requests. We knew they were in the running, but the satellite team was definitely the hardest to get, which is ultimately an official team. It was the Pramac team that pushed Ducati to take the plunge and I hope it will encourage us to do the same. »
Fabio Quartararo: “ the V4 is not at the top of my list, we see that Honda is struggling with this engine »
Although Yamaha works on a V4 engine, Quarterly does not consider this an immediate priority. It's not at the top of my list, we see Honda struggling with the V4. I don't think that will be enough to put us back on the road to victory.. It will definitely be a side project, but for now we are still focusing on the inline-four, that's what we will focus on in testing. »
Yamaha welcomes two new test pilots for 2025: Augusto Fernandez et Andrea Dovizioso. Quartararo expressed his enthusiasm at the prospect of working with them. I have already spoken with Dovi and Crutchlow and we have a very good relationship. Regarding Augusto Fernandez, I had already spoken often with Maio Meregalli, he was also important to have a "fresh" MotoGP rider with us in the test team, I think it was a good choice, now I'm curious to see where it all goes »
Quarterly remains realistic about the ambitions of Yamaha for the coming season. “ It's tough, but I really gave Yamaha the last chance I could because I really believe in this project. It's a crucial moment to become competitive again. I know that from tomorrow we won't be fighting directly for the victory, but Being in Q2 and being able to fight for a top 7 or a top 5, or even a podium, would be interesting »
Quarterly also commented on GP One the rivalry between Pecco Bagnaia et Marc Marquez, whom he considers the favourites for the MotoGP title. It is difficult to make predictions before the start, but it is clear that both are the favourites. But there's always someone who comes along and surprises everyone, and I hope it's us! »
With a strengthened team, new test drivers and motivation at its peak, Quarterly et Yamaha aim to return to competitiveness by 2025.
