While recent rider transfers in MotoGP have captured attention, Yamaha is focused on an equally crucial mission: finding an independent partner to restart the development of its motorcycles. Massimo Bartolini, Yamaha's technical director, recently confirmed that negotiations for 2025 are far from over.
Rumors and announcements around the redistribution of factory machines Ducati have eclipsed a major issue for Yamaha : partner with the Pramac team. An announcement made by Gino Borsoi during the sprint race Mugello sowed doubt by asserting that Pramac Racing would use factory Ducati GP25 machines. This would suggest that Pramac would honor its exclusive option on factory machines, although that no official confirmation was not made by Ducati or Pramac. Paolo Campinoti, the boss of Pramac, has until the end of June to make a definitive decision.
For Yamaha , this alliance is much more than a simple technical partnership. During the race weekend at Mugello, Bartolini entrusted to speedweek : " getting a customer team would be a major asset for us. This would be essential to stimulate our development »
Max Bartolini Yamaha: “ our chances are not great, but the game is still open »
He added : " if we could get this deal done for next season, it would be a big boost for our project. However, everything will depend on Ducati's decisions. Our chances are not great, but the game is still open »
Beyond the sporting issue, this collaboration is also seen from a strategic angle by Dorna, the organizer of the MotoGP World Championship, which aspires to balanced competition. Indeed, having fair exchanges on the track between all manufacturers is vital to the overall appeal of the championship.
Waiting, Yamaha is on alert, hoping to strike a deal that could transform its season and put the brand back in the spotlight. With time running out, this negotiation could be the decisive turning point Yamaha needs to become a major player in MotoGP again. The ball is now in the court Ducati et Pramac to decide the future of this potential partnership.
