Yamaha reveals why it ‘took the difficult route’ building MotoGP V4 engine
Technical Director Max Bartolini admits Yamaha “took the difficult route” to make sure its V4 engine was ready for the 2026 MotoGP season.
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Technical Director Max Bartolini admits Yamaha “took the difficult route” to make sure its V4 engine was ready for the 2026 MotoGP season.
On one fateful day, June 10, 2025, news finally broke that would mark one of the most incredible switches in MotoGP history.
Pata Maxus Yamaha rider Andrea Locatelli has admitted he is aiming “to be on the podium every weekend” ahead of the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Yamaha knows it must deliver a more competitive 2026 MotoGP bike to retain Fabio Quartararo ahead of the 2027 regulation shakeup.
Monster Energy Yamaha has unveiled the newest edition of its M1 machinery in Jakarta ahead of a crucial 2026 MotoGP season.
Fabio Quartararo is using the MotoGP winter break to recharge and "disconnect" after a tough 2025 campaign.
Fabio Quartararo revealed Yamaha was still “missing quite a lot” from its intended V4 package ahead of the engine’s 2026 MotoGP debut.
Toprak Razgatlioglu isn’t concerned about Yamaha’s shortcomings ahead of his 2026 move to the Pramac Yamaha MotoGP team.
Honda rider Xavi Vierge will officially join Pata Maxus Yamaha for the 2026 WorldSBK season, replacing six-time champion Jonathan Rea.
Fabio Quartararo admitted his Yamaha MotoGP future depends entirely on its bike for the 2026 season after an underwhelming V4 test in Misano.