P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Quartararo: Yamaha MotoGP bike’s “horrible” grip “unacceptable”
“Fabio Quartararo finished the Qatar test in 10th place, about six tenths behind the fastest rider, on his factory Yamaha bike. Despite improvements in engine power and top speed, Quartararo expressed ongoing concerns about the bike’s lack of grip, a consistent issue highlighted since the Sepang test earlier. Quartararo is dissatisfied with the minimal lap time improvement when using new tires, considering it “unacceptable.” He emphasized the urgent need to improve grip to achieve better performance. Quartararo acknowledged the challenge of losing time in certain sectors compared to his competitors, pointing out the necessity of significant changes to unlock the team’s full potential. Quartararo’s main focus is overcoming grip issues to aim for higher positions in the upcoming season.”
