The MotoGP scene has witnessed exciting drama from the start of the 2024 season, centered around Fabio Quartararo and his quest to find a competitive motorcycle. The Qatar Grand Prix offered a worrying glimpse of reality for Yamaha, signaling a growing distance from its rivals, a reality that did not fail to attract the attention of Quartararo. With an 11th and 12th place finish in the Grand Prix and Sprint respectively, the former world champion found himself thinking deeply about his future in competition.
The horizon does not look bright for Yamaha , whose M1 seems to be losing ground against adversaries like Ducati, KTM, and Aprilia. fabio quartararo, faced with this difficult situation, now seems to be considering other perspectives, particularly on the side ofAprilia, a manufacturer which, unlike Yamaha , seems on an upward trajectory.
Places within the team Ducati already seeming all assigned for the near future, Quarterly is faced with a limited choice of viable options. KTM could offer an opportunity, but that would likely involve joining the GasGas satellite team, a less attractive proposition given the presence of talent such as Brad Binder et Peter Acosta in KTM. Honda could be an alternative, but moving from Yamaha à Honda would not necessarily guarantee improved performance.
Aprilia is the only possibility of a high-performance factory handlebar for Fabio Quartararo
Dance what contexts, Aprilia stands out as the most attractive option for fabio quartararo, especially since discussions have already started between the French pilot and Massimo rivola, the boss ofAprilia. While the contractAleix Espargaro with Aprilia ends at the end of 2024, the future of Maverick Vinales within the team is also subject to evaluation, especially with regard to his performance in the race compared to the tests.
The possibility thatAprilia provides a second team with official motorcycles, based on the model of Pramac-Ducati, adds an extra layer of interest for the Frenchman. However, the competition for a handlebar at Aprilia don't miss, Enea Bastianini being another strong contender.
In the game of musical chairs MotoGP, Quarterly et Aprilia might just find themselves taking the first step towards each other. As the MotoGP circus heads towards the Grand Prix of France at Le Mans in May, this period could prove crucial in unveiling future lineups and potentially sealing the fate of Quarterly andAprilia.
