Quartararo Signs New Deal with Yamaha, Commits to Future Success
Kosport Magazine – 05/25/2025
In the world of MotoGP, there are few riders who have made as big of an impact as Fabio Quartararo. The Frenchman burst onto the scene in 2019, making his debut with the satellite Petronas Sepang Racing Team and quickly establishing himself as a top contender. With seven podium finishes in his rookie season, Quartararo caught the attention of the factory Yamaha team, who signed him for the 2021 season.
Since then, Quartararo has continued to impress, winning the world championship in 2021 and fighting for the title again in 2022. However, as the M1 struggled for form in 2023, Quartararo’s results suffered and he finished 10th in the standings. With his contract set to expire at the end of 2024, speculation began to swirl about his future in the sport.
But on Friday morning, Yamaha put an end to the rumors by announcing a new two-year deal with Quartararo, keeping him with the team until the end of 2026. This news comes as a relief to fans and a statement of confidence from the Japanese marque.
Quartararo had been vocal about Yamaha’s need to change its approach to bike development in order to convince him to stay with the team. And while the M1’s struggles continued into the 2024 season, Quartararo’s confidence in the team was boosted by a number of personnel changes, including the arrival of Max Bartolini from Ducati.
Despite a disappointing start to the season, Quartararo’s signing is a significant move in the 2025 rider market, joining the likes of Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia, KTM’s Brad Binder, and LCR Honda’s Johann Zarco in securing a contract through 2026.
In a statement released by Yamaha, Quartararo expressed his excitement about continuing his journey with the team that gave him his start in MotoGP six years ago. He also acknowledged the work that still needs to be done to get back to the front of the pack, but expressed confidence in the team’s ability to achieve their shared dream.
With Quartararo’s future secured, the focus now shifts to the 2024 season and the team’s efforts to improve the competitiveness of the M1. And with Quartararo’s commitment to the team, fans can rest assured that the future is bright for Yamaha in MotoGP.
Summary:
Fabio Quartararo has signed a new two-year deal with Yamaha, keeping him with the team until the end of 2026. Despite struggles in the 2024 season, Quartararo’s confidence in the team has been boosted by personnel changes and he is excited to continue his journey with the team that gave him his start in MotoGP. With Quartararo’s future secured, the focus now shifts to improving the competitiveness of the M1 and achieving their shared dream of winning championships.
