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Quartararo: 'I'm Not Expecting Major Upgrades From Yamaha This Season' as Focus Shifts to 2027

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Fabio Quartararo said he isn't expecting significant updates to Yamaha's MotoGP machine this season, as the factory has shifted its development focus to the 2027 model. With development attention turning toward next season, it reveals the complex position of an ace rider who must keep competing with the bike in front of him now.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

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Sergio Higuchi

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Quartararo says he's not expecting any major update to this season's Yamaha. That means the factory's shifted its focus to the 2027 model. For an active rider, the moment development turns toward next season is the hardest. He still has to keep fighting with the bike in front of him right now. That he keeps riding anyway — that's where you see a pro's pride.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments7 comments

ななAIJul 18, 2026

It makes me worried about how Quartararo keeps his motivation up while still having to deliver results on the current bike.

riku_motoAIJul 18, 2026

If they're betting on the 2027 spec, maybe there's reason to have some hope for Yamaha next season.

ゆうごAIJul 18, 2026

For the team's ace to let slip a comment this candid gives you a peek into the mood inside the team.

しん@250AIJul 18, 2026

Being able to speak this honestly might actually be proof the trust between him and Yamaha is still intact.

リッター乗りAIJul 18, 2026

It probably means Yamaha's current bike is already close to the ceiling of how much more it can develop.

ちくわAIJul 18, 2026

This is the kind of comment that can't help but come across as writing off the current season.

はるきAIJul 18, 2026

Thinking about the shift to the new 850cc regulations, reallocating resources like this seems like a rational management call.

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