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Quartararo: Reality is Yamaha still too far from rivals after latest 2024 MotoGP test
Tuesday’s test in Valencia was the first real test of the 2024 season, with Maverick Vinales leading the way for Aprilia. Fabio Quartararo, on the other hand, finished 12th and 0.769s off the pace. However, due to new concession regulations, Quartararo will have three extra days of testing in the winter and will be able to develop the Yamaha engine freely during the season. Though he is disappointed with the lack of a bigger improvement, Quartararo is willing to take on the extra testing role to fight for victories. He hopes that the three additional days of testing in Malaysia will bring them closer to their goals. Quartararo praised the prototype aerodynamics and noted a small improvement in the engine, but there is still work to be done. Yamaha has also changed its mentality to be more European-centric.
