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Official: Fabio Quartararo withdraws from Sepang MotoGP test after fast crash
Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo will not participate in the final two days of the 2026 Sepang test due to a fast crash he had on Tuesday, which resulted in a broken finger.
Although he was able to return to the track in the afternoon and complete the day in ninth place, the team decided it was best for him to sit out the remaining days of the test to recover.
Quartararo confirmed his decision to end the test early in order to be ready for the Buriram test on 21-22 February, citing the broken finger as the main reason for his withdrawal.
Despite the setback, Quartararo expressed optimism about his recovery and the team’s potential, acknowledging that there is still a lot of work to be done on the Yamaha V4.
Looking ahead, Quartararo emphasized the need for hard work and improvement, stating that they are still “very, very far” from where they want to be in terms of performance.
