Pramac MotoGP boss: 'Why do people think Yamaha isn't doing a great job with its V4 project?'
Pramac MotoGP team boss Gino Borsoi has defended Yamaha's V4 engine project, arguing it's unreasonable to expect immediate competitiveness given the bike's developmental stage. He emphasized that Yamaha is still in the early phases of building a new platform, unlike rivals with years of refinement. Despite poor on-track results in 2026, Borsoi views progress positively and stressed the current design's importance for the 2027 season. His optimistic assessment contrasts with criticism from riders and fans.
- ▪Gino Borsoi, Pramac Yamaha team boss, believes Yamaha is doing a strong job with its new V4 MotoGP project despite lackluster results.
- ▪Yamaha only fully committed to the V4 engine in 2026 after introducing it in select 2025 races alongside its inline-four.
- ▪Borsoi argues the bike is still in early development, calling it an 'open construction site' with lessons learned at every track session.
- ▪He notes the current V4 is foundational for Yamaha's 2027 machine, which will adapt to new 850cc regulations.
- ▪Borsoi says it's unfair to compare Yamaha's V4 to established rivals, as competitors have had years of development.
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