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Fabio Quartararo says his retirement from the lead of the British MotoGP was “heartbreaking”.
After leading the first 11 laps at the British MotoGP race in Silverstone, Fabio Quartararo felt “heartbroken” to lose due to a technical issue. He had qualified on pole and hadn’t won since the 2022 German Grand Prix. Quartararo chose the soft-compound front tire, building a significant lead but had to retire due to a ride height device failure on lap 12. Despite showing strong performance leading by five seconds before the issue, Quartararo was consoled by his friend and assistant Thomas Maubant, finding hope for future races amidst the disappointment. He expressed frustration at the missed opportunity but acknowledged the progress made with the bike and his own performance.
