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- Yamaha Motor Co. will transition its YZR-M1 from inline-four to a V4 for the 2026 MotoGP season.
- The announcement came at the Grand Prix of the Valencian Community, signaling the end of the inline-four era.
- The V4 is expected to improve acceleration and handling, boosting performance.
- Fabio Quartararo (MotoGP rider) says the new engine could prove its capabilities in upcoming tests after a difficult 2025 season.
