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Quartararo “expected much better” from 2024 Yamaha engine in Misano MotoGP test
Yamaha has been struggling to match the power of its rivals in MotoGP for the past few years, leading to a decline in its performance. To address this issue, the team started working with former Ferrari F1 engine chief Marmorini for the 2023 season, although the collaboration was primarily focused on the following year. During the post-San Marino Grand Prix test at Misano, 2021 MotoGP champion Quartararo tried the new engine and was sixth overall on the timesheets. However, he expressed disappointment with the engine’s performance, as he expected better results. Quartararo mentioned that the feeling of the engine was different, but he had anticipated more power. He emphasized that the Yamaha engine needs power throughout the rev range, and that the grip on the track greatly impacts the M1’s performance. Quartararo believes that the team made a mistake in not accounting for the changes in grip during the previous year.
Source: Autosport.com
