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Quartararo: Yamaha’s improved Portugal MotoGP form "not unexpected"
The Qatar GP showed a gap between Yamaha and the front runners in MotoGP, but in Portimao, Quartararo and Rins advanced to Q2, proving Yamaha’s progress. Quartararo finished ninth and Rins tenth, both outperforming several other top riders. Quartararo expressed confidence in Yamaha’s potential, aiming for further improvements with upcoming changes on the M1. Rins highlighted his return to Q2 as a significant achievement, despite facing similar challenges on the M1 as in Qatar. Both riders appreciate the progress made by Yamaha, emphasizing the importance of continuous development and testing during race weekends to enhance performance.