Fabio Quartararo refuses to be Yamaha’s “test rider” as he reaches breaking point
Fabio Quartararo says he will no longer help Yamaha with development work pertaining to the 2027 MotoGP season after being denied a chance to test Pirelli’s new tyres. The 2021 champion made that comment following last weekend’s Aragon Grand Prix, where he felt he was reduced to the role of a “test rider” as Yamaha evaluated several new components. Quartararo is leaving Yamaha after ... Keep…
Fabio Quartararo, the 2021 MotoGP champion, has decided he will no longer assist Yamaha with development work for the 2027 MotoGP season. This comes after being denied the opportunity to test Pirelli’s new tyres. Quartararo, who made this announcement following the Aragon Grand Prix, feels he was reduced to a "test rider" as Yamaha evaluated several new components.
The 27-year-old is leaving Yamaha after eight seasons to join Honda next year, expressing disappointment in the Iwata-based manufacturer's inability to improve the MotoGP bike. Quartararo clarified that his frustration was due to Yamaha denying him a chance to participate in September's in-season test at the Red Bull Ring, where race riders are allowed to sample Pirelli’s new 2027 tyre compounds for the second time.
He stated that he was willing to help improve the bike for this year but would not push himself to the limit or act as a test rider like he did during the weekend.
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