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Alex Rins accepted Yamaha’s request to give Fabio Quartararo one of his bikes for the final day of MotoGP pre-season testing at Buriram.
Alex Rins gave Fabio Quartararo one of his Yamaha V4 bikes for the final day of MotoGP pre-season testing at Buriram, humorously stating, “sharing is caring.” Rins completed a total of 54 laps during the day, finishing 20th on the combined timesheets. Despite the challenges of managing with only one bike, Rins managed to do a sprint race simulation but noted a decrease in power due to high engine mileage. He revealed that giving his second bike to Quartararo was a decision by Yamaha management, emphasizing the importance of generosity in working towards their shared project. Quartararo also confirmed the limitation to one bike on the final day, focusing more on bike settings than outright performance. Yamaha’s transition to the new V4 engine in the upcoming season’s Thai Grand Prix was a topic of discussion, with Rins acknowledging the challenges ahead and emphasizing the team’s gradual improvement approach throughout the season.
