that the V4 “needs something else”<\/a> after experiencing a tough Sepang weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\nYamaha is being conservative with how much power it squeezes out of the V4 right now, but Fernandez has still seen some positives compared to the current bike.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s smoother than the [inline-four] M1,\u201d he told Sky Italy.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe\u2019re not exploiting its full potential; we\u2019re keeping it a bit calm to analyse each step.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe front needs to be sorted out, but the throttle-tyre connection is better. Grip management, and in particular the way we understand tyre drop, has improved significantly.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd, it\u2019s also wonderful to ride.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fernandez understands Quartararo\u2019s impatience<\/p>\n
When it was tested by Quartararo at Misano, he was less than impressed with the V4, noting that it had similar problems to the inline-four.<\/p>\n
The V4 project has been seen as Yamaha\u2019s last attempt to convince Quartararo to stay beyond 2026.<\/p>\n
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Fernandez understands why Quartararo is impatient, but is convinced a competitive bike \u201cwill emerge\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cI understand Fabio, because he\u2019s someone who would like to win tomorrow,\u201d he said, speaking ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut we\u2019ll still need a little patience. Here in Malaysia with the V4 we\u2019ll struggle like in Misano, because there are two short straights, and when you get to sector four\u2026 it\u2019s a phase in which you shouldn\u2019t look at the times.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have to focus on the feeling. But I\u2019m sure a good bike will emerge.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fernandez will be back in action as a wildcard at the Valencia Grand Prix finale, after which it is expected that the inline-four cylinder bike will be effectively retired from the post-race test onwards.<\/p>\n
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