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British MotoGP polesitter Fabio Quartararo gives glum verdict for Sunday race
British Grand Prix polesitter Fabio Quartararo expressed his lack of optimism for Sunday’s MotoGP race at Silverstone due to the Yamaha’s struggle in the low-grip conditions of the circuit. Despite clinching his third pole position, Quartararo was overtaken by the Marquez brothers during the sprint and finished in seventh place.
Both Alex and Marc Marquez anticipated a tough challenge from Quartararo, who acknowledged the rear grip issues with his soft tire and was uncertain about the upcoming race where a harder medium option will be used. Quartararo admitted that the significant grip problems experienced by all Yamaha riders stem from a combination of bike issues and track conditions.
The French rider emphasized the drastic impact of grip changes between sessions and expressed frustration over being overtaken by Alex Marquez despite his riding abilities being hindered by the low-grip situation. Quartararo attributed his ability to hold off Di Giannantonio in the sprint to the new aero update on the M1 rather than the new engine, which he cannot fully utilize due to the bike’s lack of mechanical grip.
Despite the challenges faced, Quartararo remains determined to give his best in the race and expects a difficult battle with reduced grip levels following the Moto2 race and the rubber it will leave on the track. The Yamaha rider aims to overcome the grip issues and enjoy the competition while striving to understand and improve the performance on low-grip tracks.
