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Fabio Quartararo says racing the Yamaha in MotoGP is “more about to defend than attack”.
Fabio Quartararo finished as the top Yamaha rider in the Valencia MotoGP Sprint, securing seventh place after only being able to attack once. Quartararo capitalized on a slow start from Fabio Di Giannantonio and Marco Bezzecchi, who faced a start device issue. Despite starting in fourth after the first lap, Quartararo found himself in a defensive position and ultimately fell behind Bezzecchi and Franco Morbidelli. Quartararo expressed that the team’s race strategy is more about defending than attacking due to pacing challenges. Yamaha, like other MotoGP manufacturers, is struggling with front tire wear in Valencia, affecting Quartararo’s performance. Despite facing difficulties with tire wear, Quartararo remains optimistic for the upcoming races.
