Fabio Quartararo has given his 2025 MotoGP campaign a modest five out of 10, despite producing several standout performances on an uncompetitive Yamaha package.
In a year where Yamaha dropped behind Honda to last in the manufacturers’ championship, Quartararo managed to drag his M1 to five pole positions and three podiums across sprints and grands prix.
The Frenchman was the only Yamaha rider to run consistently at the front, scoring more points than his stablemates Alex Rins, Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira combined (201 vs 190).
He also came close to ending his win drought stretching back to 2022, only to be denied by a technical problem while leading the British Grand Prix.
But while his own performances were impressive, Quartararo remained far from satisfied with his season, frustrated by the limitations of the machinery beneath him.
Asked to rate his season after the Valencia finale, the 26-year-old said: “From one to ten? Five.”
Speaking to TNT Sports, he added: “It was a difficult season, of course. I showed myself that I was fast. This was the most important [thing].
“We know how difficult it is to make results with our bike. But [there was] nothing really important to remember from this season.”
Quartararo reiterated that he needed a break after the Valencia GP, citing the mental toll the 2025 MotoGP season had taken on him.
“You know that you are not fighting for what you want. I'm giving my 100% all the time, but sometimes it's P4, sometimes it's P6, sometimes it's P10, sometimes it's on the ground,” he said.
“But I really needed the season to finish, to also disconnect a bit, think a bit about many things, and I think [the winter break] will be a great time.”
Quartararo’s contract with Yamaha expires at the end of the 2026 season, and a renewal will depend on whether the Japanese manufacturer can hit the ground running with its new V4 bike.
Asked if he needed to give the V4 project some time to mature, the 2021 champion said: “I have no time. I just want to try to make it work. If not, it will be time to make a change.”
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