Fabio Quartararo has expressed renewed frustration with Yamaha’s electronics system following four days of testing that failed to produce the improvements he sought. The French rider emphasized that despite extensive efforts, the electronic adjustments requested have yet to be realized, raising concerns ahead of the 2025 season. Quartararo Yamaha electronics concerns remain a major obstacle for the YZR-M1’s competitiveness.
Discrepancy Between Rider Feedback and Data Complicates Development
Quartararo pointed out a troubling disconnect between what he experiences on the bike and what the engineers observe through data. He reported feeling significant chatter and instability, yet the telemetry data does not clearly indicate these issues.
“I feel a lot [of chatter], but in the data, you don’t see it. The engineers know but they only see the data,”
Quartararo explained. This gap hinders effective communication and development progress.
Collaboration Between Rider and Engineers Shows Progress but Uncertainty Remains
The rider highlighted the importance of teamwork to overcome these challenges, stating that both he and the engineers must work closely to tackle the electronic shortcomings.
“The engineers and myself must work together. But we are making good steps,”
Quartararo noted. Still, uncertainty lingers about the potential gains achievable through further electronics refinement. He admitted,
“There is a lot to gain but nobody knows. We don’t know how much we could gain.”
Electronics Remain a Weakness Amid Other Improvements
Despite improvements in engine performance and updated aerodynamic fairings, the electronics continue to be one of the YZR-M1’s main weaknesses. Yamaha’s inability to fully resolve these electronic challenges endangers the team’s chance to return to winning form in the coming season. With frustration mounting from key figures like Quartararo, the urgency to find solutions is increasingly clear.
