Overview
- All four Yamaha riders sampled the latest V4 during Tuesday’s post‑season Valencia test, marking the program’s next step toward a 2026 race debut.
- Fabio Quartararo set a 1:29.927 for 15th, said he likes the V4’s riding style, and cautioned it is too early to judge after limited laps and ongoing work on front‑end feel.
- Yamaha scheduled a private day at Valencia on Wednesday to continue chassis, electronics, engine and aero evaluations following the brief first outings.
- Jack Miller said Yamaha “tried everything” to cure recurring issues on the inline‑four and argued the V4 could offer a higher performance ceiling even if gains are not immediate.
- The V4 has already completed three 2025 wildcard runs with Augusto Fernandez, while Yamaha’s switch follows an inline‑four win drought since 2022 and a last‑place finish in this year’s manufacturers’ standings, with Quartararo warning he has “no time” to wait for competitiveness.