MotoGP, Fabio Quartararo official Yamaha 2021-2022: Petronas is happy and proud

A year ago, Petronas appeared on the landscape as the new Yamaha satellite team. The first steps in a great MotoGP adventure which could have encouraged caution in terms of recruitment, so as not to multiply the unknowns and the risks. But it is not in the culture of the person in charge of the file, in this case Razlan Razali. The latter is passionate and daring and as luck favors the latter, he did not tremble when signing a contract with Fabio Quartararo…

And we know the rest! The team Petronas Yamaha, at the end of its first season in MotoGP was crowned best private team and saw its rookie bring it back Sept podiums as well as six peak positions. Fifth in the general classification, he honored the trust placed in him. But he will have to leave at the end of the 2020 season for the official Yamaha structure. An outcome that Razlan Razali completely understands: for a satellite team, it is inevitable and natural that a driver joins the factory team. Compared to a satellite team, there are many things a factory can support the driver in. We are proud and honored that Fabio started his MotoGP career with us ", highlighted Razali, who adds about the French: “ he is such a talented and kind guy. We will continue to support him as a team wherever we can. Congratulations ! »

The whole Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team also added his witticisms: “ congratulations Fabio! We will miss you as you take the next step in your career, but we wish you the best as you transition to the factory team in 2021. Let's enjoy 2020 together, for another successful year that we want to be excellent! » The Frenchman will have the means to satisfy his own since Yamaha promised him an M1 identical to that of the factory drivers…