2021 MotoGP™ World Champion Fabio Quartararo has announced that he has decided to part ways with long-time manager Eric Mahe. Having first linked up when 'El Diablo' competed in the Moto3™ class, the Yamaha star took to Instagram to announce the decision to end the almost seven-year working relationship.
"Fabio Quartararo takes his management in his own hands. Eric Mahé will not be managing Fabio's interests for the period 2025-26. By setting up his own management company, FQ20, Fabio is taking from now on matters into his own hands, almost seven years after the start of their collaboration, which saw Fabio Quartararo enter the MotoGP class and win a world title (sic)."
Quartararo: "After more than 7 years, our partnership is coming to an end. It's been a great period of time together, especially the good times we've had, growing up since 2016 and the difficult times in Moto3, up to MotoGP and the World Championship title in 2021. Your work has always been first-rate during these years, which hasn't prevented some good laughs. I wish you all the best for the future."
Mahe: "So many good memories... The period during which I probably enjoyed working alongside Fabio the most was 2018-19. The fine negotiation with Yamaha Petronas and the first season of MotoGP which enabled Fabio to establish himself as one of the best riders in the World. I wish you all the success you deserve for the future."