Yamaha approaches the next stage of the MotoGP calendar in Brno with some trepidation. However, it is satisfaction and confidence that should dominate, since the M1 achieved the double during Jerez 1 and even the treble the following weekend at Jerez 2. Two of its drivers are at the top of the championship. But there is also a mechanical problem. It does not only concern top speed, which will nevertheless be very useful for the next three Grands Prix which are coming up. It is rather an anxiety-provoking doubt about reliability, a pitfall which has already significantly affected the engine allocation set by the regulations for this season...
At Yamaha , we hardly have any engines left in stock. And if another breakage were to occur, its victim would be forced to start from the pit lane... In a MotoGP where each thousandth has become as important as in Moto3, the prospect is cause for concern. Leaving JerezAmong Yamaha we admitted not even being sure of the origin of the weakness. Approaching Brno, the investigations have visibly advanced since then, since Lynn Jarvis says that we are now working on the solution.
That being said, the subject is sensitive. Semantics is therefore cautious when taking stock of this situation: “ it is not yet time for me to say that we understand the cause of the problem. We are currently working on the solution and we are confident that we can solve it ", the British manager told Günther Wiesinger of Speedweek. com.
Reducing the engine speed will not solve the problem
Initially, it was considered a problem with certain sensors, then overheating due to high temperatures. Lynn Jarvis now emphasizes that the faults have nothing to do with the heat and the increase in revs...
“Such an engine is made up of many components, some of which are produced internally by Yamaha, others are provided by vendors, such as third parties. I can not say more« . But it’s already not bad… Then he finishes: “ I think we understand where the problems come from. We are working on the solution. I am confident that we can avoid future problems. And we won't solve this problem simply by reducing engine speed. That's not the problem ».
Arriving in Brno, fabio quartararo leads the championship with 50 points, ahead of Maverick Vinales 10 lengths behind him. Marc Marquez should get back behind the wheel of his Honda. He has every intention of starting to close the gap that separates him from the driver Petronas Yamaha…will he have to reckon with this reliability problem?
