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Fabio Quartararo says Yamaha’s lack of performance at the Spanish MotoGP is down to more than top speed.
Fabio Quartararo believes that Yamaha is facing problems beyond just speed at Spanish MotoGP. Despite being the fastest Yamaha rider on Friday in Jerez, he was only 17th in the standings and more than a second slower than the pace setter. Quartararo stated that Yamaha is clearly struggling, even in cooler temperatures, as witnessed during practice. He acknowledged the team’s challenges and emphasized the need for improvement in various areas such as turning, grip, braking, and front-end confidence. Despite assurances of high motivation within Yamaha, Quartararo expressed concerns about the team’s performance and the lack of solutions to their ongoing issues. Alex Rins, another Yamaha rider, also faced challenges during practice, indicating a broader problem within the team beyond just top speed.
