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Fabio Quartararo says a “mistake on Friday” contributed to his crash out of the Dutch MotoGP Sprint.
Fabio Quartararo admitted to a mistake made on Friday and intense riding which caused his crash in the Dutch MotoGP Sprint race. Despite qualifying on pole, he finished fourth after crashing behind Marc Marquez, Alex Marquez, and Marco Bezzecchi. Quartararo mentioned starting the Sprint with a used front tire due to a tire allocation error on Friday. He acknowledged that pushing to the limit during the race increased the risk of crashes. Quartararo highlighted the challenges of the Yamaha bike in race scenarios compared to more powerful bikes. He expressed the team’s efforts to improve race performance and address the shortcomings in competitive situations. Quartararo emphasized the importance of understanding race conditions and adjusting strategies to remain competitive against stronger opponents.
