MotoGP: "Ducati's secrets have filtered down to Yamaha, and they will gradually filter down to Aprilia," but who said that?

Fabio Quartararo dazzled at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, taking pole position and a historic podium for Yamaha, which has struggled since its 2021 title. The arrival of ex-Ducati Max Bartolini as technical director and an upgraded engine suggest a revival of the M1 project.

The podium of fabio quartararo in Jerez, accompanied by a historic pole position for Yamaha , could well mark a real turning point for the tuning fork brand. After years of domination Ducati Since his title in 2021, the Frenchman has given Iwata hope again – with a little help… straight from Bologna.

The arrival of Max Bartolini, former strategist of Ducati, as technical director Yamaha , is beginning to bear fruit. And as observed on crash.net Michael Laverty of TNT Sports, “ These Ducati secrets have filtered down to Yamaha, and they will gradually filter down to Aprilia. Here we go! » Bartolini was notably seen exchanging a gesture of affection with Fabiano Sterlacchini, another former member of Ducati today at Aprilia, proof that the Italian technical strategy is spreading in the paddock.

« It's so nice to see Yamaha able to fight ", added Laverty, while the Japanese brand is experiencing a discreet but very real revival. Quarterly himself confirms: an updated engine was tested after Jerez, more powerful than the one used to get on the podium: " There have been clear improvements. It's not enough yet, but we're making progress. »

« The Yamaha is slower, but Fabio Quartararo rode at an impressive level »

In Jerez, Quarterly stood up to Marc Marquez et Pecco Bagnaia, yet on more advanced machines. What made the difference? His driving. The next Yamaha rider was 19,5 seconds behind him. Fabio was riding at the absolute limit. ", recalled Neil Hodgson.

Even bagnaia did not hesitate to recognize the performance: " The Yamaha is slower, but Fabio rode at an impressive level »

In front of his audience, Quarterly will arrive at French Grand Prix with a Yamaha still updated, but above all with the momentum of the one who once again embodies the hope of a historic manufacturer. Bartolini, with its expertise at Ducati, continues to shape a more competitive M1. The V4 engine, still in development, could arrive later – but the transformation already seems to be underway.

Yamaha hasn't won yet, but the difference-maker just reminded everyone he's still here.