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Yamaha’s straight-line performance deficit proved costly as Fabio Quartararo slipped backwards during the Catalunya MotoGP Sprint.
Fabio Quartararo expressed his frustration with the lack of engine performance in the Yamaha V4 bike during the Catalunya MotoGP Sprint, feeling “a bit stupid” due to the situation.
Despite qualifying seventh, Quartararo struggled during the race and finished in 13th place, facing challenges in defending his position.
Massimo Meregalli, Monster Yamaha team principal, acknowledged Quartararo’s strong qualifying performance but noted his difficulties in maintaining his position during the Sprint.
During the race, Quartararo was overtaken multiple times on the main straight, where he achieved a personal best weekend speed of 351.7km/h.
Quartararo, bouncing back with a second-place finish in warm-up, anticipates challenging conditions for the grand prix later in the afternoon.
Despite the challenges, both Quartararo and Johann Zarco continue to receive strong support from French fans at the Catalunya MotoGP, with Zarco aiming for a podium finish in the upcoming race.
