Fabio Quartararo has shed light on his decision to remain with Yamaha amidst speculation about financial motivations. Despite criticisms about the M1’s competitiveness, the 2021 MotoGP champion renewed his contract, citing the overall project and the dedication of Yamaha’s staff as his primary reasons.
Quartararo emphasized that his choice was not driven by money, although he acknowledges it plays a part. ” it’s because of the project that is underway and the way the people at Yamaha work. Of course, there is the economy but This is just a small reason for all the good things I’ve noticed, which is more than promises ” Quartararo explained.
“With the investment they do at Yamaha, I don’t really think we need to worry about that. Moreover, my contract is not for 2027. I believe Yamaha’s goal in the short term is to come back and, in the long term, to stay.”
“We are run out of time. We need a year. At the start of next year, I think we may be in a different position than we are now. We can start talking like we used to and not to ask ourselves if we are capable of getting to Q2, and getting there more times than now “.
He remains optimistic about Yamaha’s future, noting, “I believe Yamaha’s short-term goal is to return to form, and in the long term, stay competitive.” Quartararo is confident in the team’s current efforts and believes they will bear fruit, helping Yamaha return to the top of MotoGP.
Despite Yamaha’s struggles, Quartararo dismisses the idea of focusing on Honda, which he sees as less competitive: “ I personally don’t care about beating Honda at all. Why would you want to look at the person behind you? I care about what we have. I don’t care about others. You have to look at the people in front and not those behind”.
Quartararo’s commitment to Yamaha highlights his belief in the team’s potential and his desire to help them reclaim their former glory in MotoGP. As he continues to work towards this goal, fans and competitors alike will be watching closely to see if Yamaha can indeed turn things around.
