{"id":2032144,"date":"2026-07-07T10:09:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2032144"},"modified":"2026-07-07T10:09:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:09:21","slug":"why-being-1-2s-off-the-pace-is-an-incredible-result-for-yamaha-in-motogp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2032144","title":{"rendered":"Why being \u201c1.2s\u201d off the pace \u201cis an incredible result\u201d for Yamaha in MotoGP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330442_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Why being \u201c1.2s\u201d off the pace \u201cis an incredible result\u201d for Yamaha in MotoGP<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Pramac boss Gino Borsoi believes Yamaha is not as far from its rivals as it seems right now<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Duncan <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-07T11:09:21+01:00\">07 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330442_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330442_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330442_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330442_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330442_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330442_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330442_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330442_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330442_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jack Miller, Pramac Yamaha, 2026 Dutch MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Pramac team boss Gino Borsoi believes Yamaha being \u201c1.2 seconds\u201d from the leading bikes in MotoGP is \u201can incredible result\u201d amid a tough 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Yamaha is in the middle of a rebuilding phase, having ditched its long-standing inline-four engine philosophy for a V4 this season.<\/p>\n<p>The Japanese brand has scored no podiums so far across the opening 10 rounds, while it is currently 42 points back from Honda in fifth in the constructors\u2019 rankings.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fabio Quartararo, 2026 Assen MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the recent Dutch Grand Prix, Fabio Quartararo was just 0.504s from pole position, though the 2021 world champion has regularly continued to outshine the M1 in qualifying trim.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>In the race, Yamaha was 0.7s from the fastest race lap.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u201cIt\u2019s a completely new era\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Yamaha always anticipated that the first half of 2026 would be a learning phase before it could make a step forward in the second part of the campaign.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-5d8ede20ee50470b36596a4185e79c52651216ae96ff7dd6774528f0c00c80cc\">  \u201cCouldn\u2019t show our true potential\u201d: Jack Miller rues missed chance at Suzuka 8 Hours   Toprak Razgatlioglu compared to two grand prix champions by Pramac MotoGP boss <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>But, speaking in an interview with <em>Motorsport-Total<\/em>, Pramac team boss Gino Borsoi believes all signs are currently trending upwards for the new V4 M1.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA one-second or 1.2-second disadvantage is already an incredible result for Yamaha,\u201d Borsoi said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to completely rebuild our way of thinking; it\u2019s a completely new era for us.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-db380e18afa40796aab987a4e8134e0e663b8a9ca9081958c36d2ae117b70f71\">  \u201cFrustrating to race like this\u201d &#8211; Alex Rins waiting on Yamaha MotoGP upgrades   Official: Jorge Martin, Ai Ogura complete Yamaha switch for MotoGP 2027 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIn my opinion, we are better than I expected after last year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cWe\u2019re suffering a lot [with a lack of power].<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019re only about 1.2 seconds off the lead with the Yamaha, it means the aerodynamics, electronics and chassis are working quite well at the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jack Miller, Assen MotoGP Sprint.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At Assen, Jack Miller noted that the front-end of the new bike remains strong, but has been getting a kicking from the riders because of how hard they are having to push to counteract the lack of engine power.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Alex Rins revealed that updates to Yamaha\u2019s current 1000cc engine are in the works for later in the season, though it wasn\u2019t clear who would be getting them, given most of its stable is set to leave at the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Borsoi confirmed that the M1 could receive up to two additional engine upgrades despite development shifting towards the 850cc rules.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAccording to our plan, we could receive one or perhaps even two more updates before the end of the season,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fabio Quartararo, 2026 Assen MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the recent Dutch Grand Prix, Fabio Quartararo was just 0.504s from pole position, though the 2021 world champion has regularly continued to outshine the M1 in qualifying trim.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>In the race, Yamaha was 0.7s from the fastest race lap.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u201cIt\u2019s a completely new era\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Yamaha always anticipated that the first half of 2026 would be a learning phase before it could make a step forward in the second part of the campaign.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-5d8ede20ee50470b36596a4185e79c52651216ae96ff7dd6774528f0c00c80cc\">  \u201cCouldn\u2019t show our true potential\u201d: Jack Miller rues missed chance at Suzuka 8 Hours   Toprak Razgatlioglu compared to two grand prix champions by Pramac MotoGP boss <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>But, speaking in an interview with <em>Motorsport-Total<\/em>, Pramac team boss Gino Borsoi believes all signs are currently trending upwards for the new V4 M1.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA one-second or 1.2-second disadvantage is already an incredible result for Yamaha,\u201d Borsoi said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to completely rebuild our way of thinking; it\u2019s a completely new era for us.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-db380e18afa40796aab987a4e8134e0e663b8a9ca9081958c36d2ae117b70f71\">  \u201cFrustrating to race like this\u201d &#8211; Alex Rins waiting on Yamaha MotoGP upgrades   Official: Jorge Martin, Ai Ogura complete Yamaha switch for MotoGP 2027 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIn my opinion, we are better than I expected after last year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cWe\u2019re suffering a lot [with a lack of power].<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019re only about 1.2 seconds off the lead with the Yamaha, it means the aerodynamics, electronics and chassis are working quite well at the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 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class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Alex Rins revealed that updates to Yamaha\u2019s current 1000cc engine are in the works for later in the season, though it wasn\u2019t clear who would be getting them, given most of its stable is set to leave at the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Borsoi confirmed that the M1 could receive up to two additional engine upgrades despite development shifting towards the 850cc rules.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAccording to our plan, we could receive one or perhaps even two more updates before the end of the season,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your 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1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1328318_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fabio Quartararo, 2026 Assen MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the recent Dutch Grand Prix, Fabio Quartararo was just 0.504s from pole position, though the 2021 world champion has regularly continued to outshine the M1 in qualifying trim.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>In the race, Yamaha was 0.7s from the fastest race lap.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u201cIt\u2019s a completely new era\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Yamaha always anticipated that the first half of 2026 would be a learning phase before it could make a step forward in the second part of the campaign.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-5d8ede20ee50470b36596a4185e79c52651216ae96ff7dd6774528f0c00c80cc\">  \u201cCouldn\u2019t show our true potential\u201d: Jack Miller rues missed chance at Suzuka 8 Hours   Toprak Razgatlioglu compared to two grand prix champions by Pramac MotoGP boss <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>But, speaking in an interview with <em>Motorsport-Total<\/em>, Pramac team boss Gino Borsoi believes all signs are currently trending upwards for the new V4 M1.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA one-second or 1.2-second disadvantage is already an incredible result for Yamaha,\u201d Borsoi said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to completely rebuild our way of thinking; it\u2019s a completely new era for us.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-db380e18afa40796aab987a4e8134e0e663b8a9ca9081958c36d2ae117b70f71\">  \u201cFrustrating to race like this\u201d &#8211; Alex Rins waiting on Yamaha MotoGP upgrades   Official: Jorge Martin, Ai Ogura complete Yamaha switch for MotoGP 2027 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIn my opinion, we are better than I expected after last year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cWe\u2019re suffering a lot [with a lack of power].<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019re only about 1.2 seconds off the lead with the Yamaha, it means the aerodynamics, electronics and chassis are working quite well at the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330115_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jack Miller, Assen MotoGP Sprint.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At Assen, Jack Miller noted that the front-end of the new bike remains strong, but has been getting a kicking from the riders because of how hard they are having to push to counteract the lack of engine power.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Alex Rins revealed that updates to Yamaha\u2019s current 1000cc engine are in the works for later in the season, though it wasn\u2019t clear who would be getting them, given most of its stable is set to leave at the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Borsoi confirmed that the M1 could receive up to two additional engine upgrades despite development shifting towards the 850cc rules.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAccording to our plan, we could receive one or perhaps even two more updates before the end of the season,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" 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