Fabio Quartararo has come under fire from MotoGP fans after comments suggesting he’ll no longer be involved in Yamaha’s bike development.

He became Yamaha’s main man when he replaced Valentino Rossi, and just a year later, he delivered them a world championship.

What happened?

Quartararo led Bagnaia by 91 points halfway through the season but ended up losing the championship by 17 points as Ducati’s pace took over.

Why it matters for Fabio Quartararo

Since then, wins have dried up too, with Quartararo not tasting victory since Germany in 2022.

Yamaha managing director Paolo Pavesio had previously asked him to keep such matters internal, but Quartararo made it clear in Texas that he plans to step back from any further development input.

What comes next?

His decision comes just ahead of an important in-season test at Jerez on April 27 and has sparked a backlash among fans, with one calling him an “unprofessional athlete” for stepping away from his role.

One Instagram user commented: “I like Fabio, but he’s coming across as surly and childish.”

A third added: “Bye! Don’t let the door hit you on your way out! No one needs your negative comments anyway.”

The public airing of issues hasn’t gone unnoticed, with fans suggesting Yamaha should promote Toprak Razgatlioglu into Quartararo’s seat immediately.

Quartararo hasn’t held back in his criticism of the team’s direction, saying Yamaha have “no idea” how to fix their bike, following a race where all their riders finished at the back of the field.

He told The Race: “I think that now I try to be a little bit out of the development because I think I have already said what we need, what they have to do.”

But he will not repeat it every time, he said, as Yamaha knows what he and all the riders have said.

The news broke in January that Quartararo would move to Honda for 2027, and his comments have sparked a heated debate among MotoGP fans.

Quartararo’s contract with Yamaha puts him among the sport’s top earners, pulling in £10.5m per season.

But with Yamaha struggling again this season, especially with their new V4 engine, it wasn’t surprising when Quartararo decided to leave.

Now, fans are calling for change within Yamaha’s line-up before his departure, with some suggesting Razgatlioglu should take his seat.

The situation will likely continue to unfold in the coming weeks, with all eyes on Quartararo and Yamaha as they navigate this difficult period.

Quartararo’s future with Honda is already decided, but his present with Yamaha remains a topic of discussion among MotoGP fans.

The United States Grand Prix saw Quartararo criticize Yamaha’s bike development, and his comments have had a significant impact on the MotoGP community.

As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how Yamaha responds to Quartararo’s criticism and how he performs in his remaining races with the team.

For now, the focus is on the upcoming in-season test at Jerez, where Yamaha will look to improve their performance and Quartararo will continue to prepare for his move to Honda.

The test is scheduled to take place on April 27, and it will be a crucial opportunity for Yamaha to address their issues and get back on track.

Quartararo’s comments have added an extra layer of complexity to the situation, and it remains to be seen how everything will play out in the end.

One thing is certain, however: the MotoGP community will be watching closely as the situation unfolds.