Quartararo discusses missing elements in Yamaha’s V4 after Valencia test

Fabio Quartararo has pinpointed the shortcomings of Yamaha’s new V4-powered M1 following the recent MotoGP test at Valencia. The 2021 world champion tested the bike, his first since the Misano session, where he previously found it underperforming compared to the outgoing inline-four model. During the Valencia test, Quartararo completed 46 laps at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, indicating ongoing development needs for the 2026 contender. His feedback is crucial as Yamaha works to enhance the bike’s performance.

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