Yamaha rolled out the first 2024 prototype engine at the Misano test in September, though it was met with a lack of enthusiasm from 2021 world champion Quartararo.
He said at the time he expected much more than was offered, especially in terms of power, while the team contradicted this and noted that the test went as planned.
Yamaha’s 2024 motor is being developed by ex-Formula 1 engine chief Luca Marmorini, who was present at the Misano test.
The Japanese marque said last month that it has two more engines in the pipeline ahead of the 2024 season, though Quartararo was told not to expect much from the version he will try in Valencia.
“At the moment, I have not talked to them yet,” he said when asked about what he was hoping to see from the engine at the Valencia test on Thursday, ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix.
“They told me not to expect a big change for Valencia.
“But normally the big step will be here [Sepang] in February. So, Valencia I don’t know what to expect and if we will have something new.”
Source: Autosport