World champion Quartararo commits to Yamaha until 2024

World champion Quartararo commits to Yamaha until 2024

The 23-year-old Frenchman was earlier rumoured to be in talks with other MotoGP teams.

Fabio Quartararo became the first Frenchman to win the MotoGP last year. (AP pic)
MONZA:
Reigning world champion Fabio Quartararo will remain with Yamaha until the end of 2024, the MotoGP team announced today, bringing an end to months of speculation over his future.

Quartararo, who currently leads the drivers’ championship by eight points, was rumoured to be in talks with other MotoGP manufacturers.

“Yamaha believed in me from the very beginning, and that is something I do not take lightly,” Quartararo said.

“But that being said, this new agreement was a big decision. I’m at a great point in my career, so I took a bit more time taking this decision to be sure.”

The 23-year-old became the first Frenchman to win the MotoGP World Championship last year.

“I believe in the Yamaha MotoGP project, and I feel Yamaha are truly motivated,” Quartararo added.

“And now that we have officially confirmed our decision to continue on this path together, we can fully focus on the current season.”

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