Since the end of the season, and even since he won his title at Misano, Fabio Quartararo has continued to express doubts and demands towards Yamaha regarding the post-2022 period. A horizon where “ everything is open », an estimate made famous by the manager Eric Mahe. The French duo legitimately wants the prospect of an M1 capable of standing up to the Ducati in a straight line, which, given the latest developments made by Iwata engineers, still seems far from guaranteed. It might even start to smell scorched. But now Lin Jarvis comes out of the woodwork to try to reduce the pressure...
The end of the campaign immediately after Misano-2, the scene of a resounding coronation for the 22-year-old Frenchman, was mixed and during the two days of off-season testing in Jerez, supposed to lift the veil on the 2022 potential, the disappointment was clearly displayed. We seem to be moving away between Yamaha et Fabio Quartararo at a time when we must already discuss the future. The manager Eric Mahe set the tone by revealing that Iwata's brand would be considered alongside the other proposals to be evaluated, thus showing that it was not a priority. Better, Motoracing, we read that the tricolor would already be on the table “ two offers for 2023 ».
At this rate, and in view of what the tuning fork brand has recently technically offered to its new World Champion, we seem to be experiencing the preliminary of an upcoming separation. A bad trend that may also have been felt Lin Jarvis who spoke on Trademarks.
Lin Jarvis Yamaha: “it’s always better if complicated negotiations can be avoided during the season”
Always on Motoracing, we read in fact: “ we will speak with Fabio for sure " has explained Lynn Jarvis. " We want to win again next year. We will talk about many things. Of course we want to have him in the factory team again in the future, so we will definitely negotiate to extend his contract. For me it is always better if complicated negotiations can be avoided during the season ».
This last sentence sounds like the signal of a summer break which will not take place behind the scenes. Because to avoid these “ complicated negotiations during the season » mentioned, you have to get started right away. The start of the school year will take place at Sepang with the tests at the beginning of February followed by those in Indonesia then the first Qatar Grand Prix will take place on March 6. On the French side, however, we have already mentioned that it was urgent to wait for the results of the first laps of the track in Malaysia. The game has only just begun...
