Ricard Jove warns Fabio Quartararo over Yamaha comments

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Fabio Quartararo’s recent comments about Yamaha haven’t gone unnoticed, and Ricard Jove believes his next team, Honda, won’t be too pleased either.

It was revealed earlier in the year that Quartararo plans to move to Honda once his current deal with Yamaha runs out. While there’s still no official announcement, the hold-up seems to be linked to ongoing discussions about commercial terms between teams and the championship beyond 2027.

Quartararo hasn’t hidden his frustration with Yamaha, a team he once took to a world title in 2021. He’s been winless since mid-2022, and even their recent engine change—from an inline four to a V4—hasn’t helped them climb off the bottom of the grid yet.

Ricard Jove warns Fabio Quartararo to be more cautious with the media

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Though the deal has yet to be confirmed, Jove is convinced it’s already in place. He also believes that some of Quartararo’s recent remarks haven’t been well received by either his current team or those he’s expected to join.

After finishing 14th in the Spanish Grand Prix, Quartararo spoke openly about losing his passion for racing and not enjoying himself on the bike anymore.

Before that, he had said Yamaha didn’t know how to solve their issues. The team responded by canceling rider debriefs following the first race in Thailand, worried about further damage to their reputation.

Lorenzo isn’t alone in that view. Speaking on social media, Jove also advised Quartararo to be more mindful of his comments.

He mentioned that rider contracts often include clauses against behaviour deemed harmful to a team’s image and that these rules apply equally to everyone involved.