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Quartararo: Yamaha MotoGP team still chasing mechanical grip "missing since 2019"
The Japanese manufacturer Yamaha has been testing an upgraded version of the M1 bike in order to close the gap to the front and become competitive in MotoGP again. The feedback on the changes has been mixed, with French rider Fabio Quartararo acknowledging an increase in horsepower and top speed, but finding the power delivery too aggressive. Quartararo also pointed out a lack of evolution in other areas, particularly the mechanical grip. He believes that refining the electronics and improving mechanical grip are key solutions to achieving a higher position in the top six. Quartararo’s lap time was 1m57.525s, showing that he feels he has reached the limit of the bike’s performance.
