Fabio Quartararo says he and Yamaha have cleared the air following a heated exchange after the Aragon Grand Prix, with both sides now putting the disagreement behind them.
The 2021 MotoGP world champion became increasingly frustrated with Yamaha after being prevented from taking part in a Pirelli tyre test following the Austrian Grand Prix.
His frustration boiled over at Aragon, where Quartararo told French media that he would no longer help Yamaha with the development of its MotoGP bike. Yamaha managing director Massimo Meregalli subsequently responded by suggesting the Frenchman should show more of the attitude displayed by his team-mate Jack Miller.
However, Quartararo says the situation has since been resolved following a meeting with Yamaha.
Speaking ahead of the San Marino Grand Prix, the Yamaha rider said he did not regret expressing his frustration, but acknowledged that some of his comments may have gone too far in the heat of the moment.
“I think with the frustration we said things that maybe weren’t right,” Quartararo said.
“We got a meeting together, everything was sorted out, and everything is pretty normal.”
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While relations have improved, Yamaha has not changed its decision to prevent Quartararo from participating in the Pirelli test. The Frenchman accepts that outcome, while admitting that his competitive nature can sometimes make his frustrations more difficult to control.
Quartararo has endured a difficult period with Yamaha as the manufacturer continues to work on improving the competitiveness of its M1. Despite knowing that the bike is not yet where he wants it to be, the former world champion says it remains difficult to accept results that fall short of his expectations.
“You never get used to having difficult moments,” he said.
“And the frustration is, of course, always there when you are not achieving what you want.”
Quartararo added that his frustration is also evidence of how much he still wants to compete at the front of the MotoGP field.
“I’m competitive; I want to fight,” he said.
“If I really didn’t care, I wouldn’t be enjoying it, and I wouldn’t want to race anymore.”
The Frenchman accepts that he needs to manage those emotions better, particularly when dealing with Yamaha's management and development team.
“This is why sometimes my frustration is maybe too high,” he said. “But I need just to say the good words at the correct moment.”
With the disagreement now settled, Quartararo can turn his attention back to Yamaha's efforts to improve its package as the 2026 season continues.
The immediate tension may have eased, but his message remains clear. Quartararo still expects Yamaha to make progress, and his determination to fight at the front remains as strong as ever.
