Racing V4 in MotoGP 2026 is ‘clear target’ for Yamaha

Yamaha’s Paolo Pavesio has announced a definitive goal for the manufacturer to debut its new V4 engine in MotoGP by 2026, moving away from its current inline four configuration. Development of the V4 has been ongoing since last year, ensuring compliance with the existing regulations that will conclude after 2026.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Yamaha’s team leader, Paolo Pavesio, announced that they plan to race a new V4 engine in MotoGP by 2026, which they’ve been secretly working on since last year.

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