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Fabio Quartararo says Yamaha’s V4 MotoGP progress should be judged by race deficit rather than finishing positions.
Fabio Quartararo emphasized that pushing closer to the limit of his Yamaha V4 was crucial for his success at Le Mans, resulting in his best MotoGP weekend with a 5th and 6th place finish in the Sprint and grand prix races respectively. The improved ‘feeling’ on the bike enabled him to break his V4’s previous best result of 14th, and he is eager to maintain this performance at the Catalunya round this weekend. Quartararo attributed the progress to better front feeling rather than new performance parts, highlighting the team’s focus on electronics and upcoming performance testing. Despite his position at Le Mans, Quartararo is more focused on bridging the gap to the race winner, aiming for competitiveness rather than simply lap times. Looking ahead to the Catalunya race, Quartararo is determined to continue his positive momentum and strive for the best possible results.
