P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Fabio Quartararo will have “something special in store for the fans” during his final home French MotoGP as a Yamaha rider.
Fabio Quartararo struggled at the recent Spanish MotoGP, finishing 14th due to a 20-second drop in performance on the new V4 Yamaha compared to 2025.
His improved showing at the Jerez test, setting the seventh fastest lap time, is encouraging for his upcoming home race at Le Mans, where he plans to surprise fans with something special.
Despite the uncertainty around technical upgrades, Quartararo’s team tested various components and aero packages in Jerez to improve the bike’s performance.
Meanwhile, his teammate Alex Rins is also looking to build on the positive results from the Jerez test and aims to improve his position at Le Mans.
Both riders are focused on making progress and closing the gap to the front of the pack as they head into the next races on the MotoGP calendar.
