A change of engine design for the 2026 MotoGP season has not been a quick fix for Yamaha’s difficulties in the championship, but team director of the factory squad Massimo Meregalli thinks the project will breathe “fresh air” in 2027. Fabio Quartararo, 2026 Sachsenring MotoGP. In their places, Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura – currently sat first and second in the 2026 riders’ championship – will arrive from Aprilia. Alex Rins leads Toprak Razgatlioglu, 2026 MotoGP German Grand Prix. © Gold & GooseIn the opinion of Monster Energy Yamaha team director Massimo Meregalli, the new riders along with the new regulations will help bring “fresh air” to the YZR-M1 project.