Fabio Quartararo's contract with Yamaha is valid until the end of 2024. There will be negotiations from the start of this season between the two parties and probably also between the rider and other manufacturers. A responsibility that the Frenchman has decided to assume directly, in addition to the tough competition that awaits him, since he separated from his long-time advisor Eric Mahé to found his own management agency FQ20. In an interview, he talks about this new balance in his professional environment, ensuring that he will indeed be at the negotiating table once he gets off his M1...
It seems like fabio quartararo has a clear vision of his career and has decided to take charge of its management, with the help of his best friend and assistant, Tom: “ I intend to be my manager, yes. For me it's not a distraction. My best friend and assistant Tom will help me with this » he said on the airwaves of motorsport magazine.
On the approach strategy he intends to apply, he reveals that he is aware of his own values and will refuse to put himself in a position where he would have to beg for a contract or respect from the teams: “ I definitely know my worth. It's not about ego, but I don't want to be on my knees begging a team to buy me a bike. If someone wants to sign me, there has to be some respect for me. It is very important for me ».
Fabio Quartararo: “ I will be able to act much more quickly, sooner or later I will be on top again »
Concretely, he will now prefer to act quickly and directly when opportunities present themselves: “ When there are rumors, discussions between the driver and the team usually take place. Whether people want to see me in this or that team doesn't affect me. When I know what I want, these speculations don't even cross my mind. In situations like this, I can act much faster, whereas a manager might need six months to close such a deal ».
However, he remains aware that he might need support to manage contracts outside of racing: “ maybe we will need a third person to support us, but I will no longer have a traditional manager. I mainly need support for contracts outside of racing. Once you have the big picture of MotoGP and all your supplier contracts are concluded, then it becomes a routine affair. I don't need a manager for something like this ».
The approach of fabio quartararo shows that he is determined to take control of his career and act independently to pursue his ambitions. Despite speculation and rumors surrounding his future, the Frenchman remains focused on his goals and does not get distracted. He believes in his abilities and his ability to return to the top of the game. MotoGP sooner or later, but he also knows that he needs a favorable working environment to achieve this: “ sooner or later I will be on top again. But of course I also need a winning project he concludes.
