We know Morbidelli's contract is up. Toprak can only be considering a factory ride. He is getting beaten by Ducati in WSB, but Yamaha have been behind the game in MGP for years now so he will get kicked in MGP too if he sticks with Yamaha. Yamaha need new management not a new rider.
Totally agree that it’s new management, better investment in development ,and a new enthusiasm to be the best that Yamaha need. I know he’s new to the bike but Topraks times are not even close to be near the front of the grid.
Interesting interview with Lin Jarvis about the future seat for Yamaha. He says Yamaha would like to stick with Morbidelli ,if he can continue to show the speed he found in Argentina. If not then he will be out at end of 23 season by looks of it ( no surprise there ). Toprak will need to significantly change riding style for Moto GP bike to be competitive so not a cert to take Frankies seat if it comes to that.
Most comms Ive heard seem to agree the power output’s pretty similar now, just a big difference in how the likes of duc and apr put it to the ground so not a complete disaster with regards having to build a new engine etc... More focus needed on aero (and chassis design perhaps?).
I sometimes wonder how long Yamaha and Honda will stay in MotoGP if their fortunes don’t pick up irrespective of who they can get to ride for them.
