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Fabio Quartararo crashed out of the final round of the 2025 MotoGP season
Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo described his MotoGP Valencia Grand Prix as a race to forget due to issues at the start and a crash.
Despite launching from sixth on the grid, problems with his clutch and front ride height device resulted in him dropping out of the top 10 early in the race.
Aiming for points, Quartararo unfortunately crashed on lap 24, marking his first DNF since the Aragon Grand Prix.
The race was particularly challenging for Quartararo, who struggled with his bike’s performance and lost positions due to technical difficulties.
He attributed the crash to his attempt to catch up to Enea Bastianini, although he did not feel he made any unusual errors on track.
Even though Quartararo ends the 2025 season ninth in the standings, he scored 201 points, surpassing his Yamaha team-mates Alex Rins, Miguel Oliveira, and Jack Miller combined.
Yamaha retains its full concessions for the next season, as the only manufacturer with such privileges, thanks to a poor finish in the manufacturers’ table, while Honda moves up in concessions following Luca Marini’s strong finish at Valencia.
