P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Yamaha might have only got one of its riders directly into Q2 on Friday at Mugello, but there was no question this was its most encouraging day of the 2024 MotoGP season so far
Yamaha had a strong showing on Friday practice at Mugello, with Alex Rins in second place behind Pecco Bagnaia. Despite missing the top 10 by a slim margin, Fabio Quartararo also showed promise. Both riders were consistently fast throughout the day, a rare sight for Yamaha this season. Quartararo’s optimism stems from recent developments, including aero upgrades that have improved cornering performance. The team’s focused approach and multiple ideas have brought confidence to the riders ahead of Saturday’s qualifying. Rins noted that the new aero package is particularly beneficial at high-speed circuits like Mugello, hinting at further improvements for Yamaha in the races to come.
