P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Amid the madness of the 2023 MotoGP silly season, the rider switching to a third Japanese brand in three years might’ve felt like he was the series’ forgotten man. But Alex Rins was put straight to work at Valencia, and going by his swift adaptation Yamaha will have plenty to be happy about in 2024
attend to, such as testing new fairings and evaluating the bike’s performance. Despite finishing 19th, Rins was only six tenths off the pace of his teammate, Quartararo, which is an impressive feat considering his limited time on the Yamaha and his injury recovery. Rins’ ability to adapt quickly to the bike and provide valuable technical feedback is exactly what Yamaha needs to improve its competitiveness and regain its former glory. This move has the potential to make a significant impact on the team’s performance and is a welcome development for Quartararo, who has been dissatisfied with the team’s lackluster performance. Overall, Rins’ first day at Yamaha was a success and bodes well for the team’s future prospects.
