Yamaha announced the riders who will participate in the 850cc Pirelli MotoGP prototype test in Brno on Monday. According to the announcement, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu is included in the test, while Fabio Quartararo, currently part of the MotoGP lineup, was not included. Following the news, Quartararo also shared his views on this development.
Quartararo understood the situation.
The French rider responded positively to the question of whether he wanted to participate in the test; he stated that he would have ridden Yamaha's 850cc prototype if he had received an invitation. However, Quartararo also expressed that he understood why he was left out of the process. While acknowledging that Yamaha shaped its test program according to its own priorities, the rider did not criticize the brand in any way.
Razgatlıoğlu is back in the spotlight.
On the other hand, the participation of Turkish pilot Toprak Razgatlıoğlu in the test is noteworthy. Razgatlıoğlu, He said he didn't achieve the results he wanted in MotoGP and sometimes felt like a spectator. He had stated this; this test is considered an important opportunity for him. The trials in Brno with Yamaha's 850cc prototype are expected to provide critical data for the development of the new technical structure. The performance of Pirelli tires in this configuration is also among the focal points of the test. Indeed... Pirelli had previously made significant statements regarding its MotoGP tire development processes..
Yamaha's choice can also be interpreted as a strategic signal regarding which riders will be involved in developing its 850cc project. The data obtained from the test is expected to influence both tire and engine development processes.