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Yamaha MotoGP duo Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins are both concerned about even making it to the finish in Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix
Yamaha MotoGP riders Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins are concerned about their ability to finish the Qatar Grand Prix due to unexpected tire degradation issues affecting their performance in the sprint race. Quartararo expressed his surprise at the drop in performance he experienced during the race, especially considering the faster pace observed during pre-season testing. The duo struggled to maintain their position on the grid, with Quartararo finishing 12th and Rins finishing 17th in the sprint race. Both riders worry about how they will fare in the main race on Sunday given the ongoing challenges with the Yamaha M1 bike. Despite positive race pace during testing, the riders are puzzled by the significant drop in performance and tire wear they experienced during the sprint race, leaving Yamaha searching for solutions before the main race.
