As expected, the transfer market accelerates in Jerez during a Spanish Grand Prix which has just given a strong trend on the future of Fabio Quartararo, master of the game. A development which relieves the Yamaha man who It is Lin Jarvis who himself admits never being so close to an agreement with his World Champion to whom he would have provided the guarantees he requested. Which means a revamped M1 project with new prospects for technical developments, and a salary worthy of its rank.
The news comes from speedweek including the journalist Gunther Wiesinger said he witnessed a moment of conviviality between Lynn Jarvis et Eric Mahe who is the manager of fabio quartararo, while he was waiting for his turn for an interview with the Englishman. The impression was that the two men parted happy to have reached a conclusion on the sensitive issue linking them and which concerns the renewal of the contract of fabio quartararo. A feeling which, however, has not been transformed into official fact by the prudent general director of Yamaha : " we are not yet close to signing a contract. There are still a few details to discuss. But I am confident that we will be able to release some good news in June » says Lynn Jarvis.
Lin Jarvis: “ I expect the collaboration with Fabio Quartararo to continue for the next two years«
The Englishman develops: “ I think we will reach an agreement with Fabio, also on the financial aspect. I'm confident about it now. Fabio regains confidence in our future project. I expect the collaboration with Fabio Quartararo to continue for the next two years ". We note that the question of salary, which apparently frightened Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant from Suzuki, is no longer a stumbling block: “ Fabio has that little something special. He is able to get the most out of the package. And you always pay a driver for his potential. You are not paying him for his past performance. You are paying it for possible outcomes in the future. And it all revolves around the question: what part can the pilot add to the technological whole with his skills? And Lynn Jarvis promises: “ our proposal for next year differs from the current package ».
Which brings us to the Frenchman's first requirement: that of investing in the best project in MotoGP. On this level, Yamaha ensures that everything will be reviewed and upgraded: « Fabio understands that we will come back with the strongest possible package and with an investment that will make all the difference next year » says Jarvis. “ No one can guarantee next year's results. Nobody knows what level we could reach. But I think that we definitely did not meet expectations this year. Especially in the areas where progress was most clearly needed, namely top speed, engine performance and acceleration ».
« We are now working on some improvements throughout the season. We had something new in Portimão, we have more things for Jerez, we have more news for the test on Monday. We have a plan for this year to compensate as much as possible for our disadvantage. But Fabio will not sign with us based on this year's package. It will be a question of whether he has confidence in our package for 2023 and 2024 ". The lease of fabio quartararo will therefore be two years. The mass seems said.
