After Suzuki’s exit at the end of 2022, Yamaha is now the only manufacturer with an in-line four cylinder engine in MotoGP. Fabio Quartararo is one of the riders of the Iwata-based house.
Last year, Álex Rins won at Phillip Island with an in-line four in his Suzuki GSX-RR, but for the Frenchman from Monster Energy Yamaha the type of the engine isn’t his main problem – but the lack of power instead:
– I don’t really think the in-line four was the problem; it’s the power that can be an issue. Last year I tried to save too quickly the tyre, but when you exit on last corner and then during all the straight you are missing this power I made some mistakes. But this year I know what to do if I am on the same situation.