After @akyranishimura's excellent interview with Honda's Koji Watanabe, now it is my turn, with a long interview with Yamaha's Lin Jarvis.

In part 1, Jarvis explains why Yamaha chose Alex Rins over Franco Morbidelli, and why the Japanese factories are so far behind in MotoGP.

Part 2, on concessions and a satellite team, tomorrow.

#MotoGP #Yamaha #LinJarvis #FQ20 #FM21 #AR42

https://motomatters.com/interview/2023/08/15/lin_jarvis_interview_part_1_why_yamaha.html

ICYMI:
Have the Japanese factories hit rock bottom? At Silverstone, Yamaha and Honda looked more like they were at a test than a grand prix. What does this mean for the future? Have they turned things around or are they still digging? A special for subscribers

#MotoGP #Honda #Yamaha #MM93 #JM36 #TN30 #FM21 #FQ20

https://motomatters.com/analysis/2023/08/11/whither_japan_how_honda_and_yamaha.html

Have the Japanese factories hit rock bottom? At Silverstone, Yamaha and Honda looked more like they were at a test than a grand prix. What does this mean for the future? Have they turned things around or are they still digging? A special for subscribers

#MotoGP #Honda #Yamaha #MM93 #JM36 #TN30 #FM21 #FQ20

https://motomatters.com/analysis/2023/08/11/whither_japan_how_honda_and_yamaha.html

Morbidelli to leave Yamaha at the end of the year. Officially to move on to "new racing challenges". First domino to fall, more to come.

Rins to take his place, but that may take some time to confirm.

#MotoGP #Yamaha #FM21

So after publishing this, I understand that Iker Lecuona will be on the LCR Honda next year. That means Alex Rins will be on the factory Yamaha, and Morbidelli will be elsewhere.

#MotoGP #Honda #Yamaha #IL27 #AR42 #FM21

Been a lot happening with riders for next year in the past few days.
Wrote up Silly Season developments and speculations for subscribers on the website.

Includes Morbidelli, Bezzecchi, Zarco, Marquez, KTM, Acosta, Honda, and much more.

#MotoGP #Honda #KTM #MM93 #FM21 #MB72 #JZ05

https://motomatters.com/analysis/2023/06/15/motogp_silly_season_round_up_morbidelli.html

My #MotoGP silly season predictions, based on a few things at Mugello:

- Morbidelli to VR46, based on his interview at Mugello

- Bezzecchi gets promoted to Pramac to make way for Morbidelli

- Zarco is thanked for his service at Pramac, and told to look elsewhere. Despite the fact he can get podiums, he has reached his ceiling, Bezzecchi hasn't

- Arbolino replaces Diggia

- who takes Morbidelli's seat? 🤷

Listen to Morbidelli here: https://securemotogpofficialapp.motogp.com/en/videos/2023/06/11/morbidelli-who-says-i-want-another-year-at-yamaha/457102

#MotoGP #ItalianGP #FM21

The engine configuration and peak horsepower are the least of Yamaha's problems.

The bike is the opposite of what it was, it's nervous and responds aggressively to any rider inputs. They are in trouble.

#MotoGP #SpanishGP #Yamaha #FQ20 #FM21