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Fabio Quartararo fades from fifth to 14th as Yamaha rear grip woes return in hot Mugello MotoGP race.
Fabio Quartararo described Sunday’s Italian MotoGP as “a disaster” due to his drop from fifth on the grid to 14th at the finish line at Mugello, with Yamaha facing rear grip issues once again. Despite nursing a shoulder injury, Quartararo emphasized that the M1’s performance struggles in hot, low-grip conditions overshadowed his physical pain. He expressed dismay over the bike’s handling, especially in low-grip situations, leading to difficulties in changing direction. Quartararo, the most recent non-Ducati Mugello MotoGP winner, faced challenges with grip in both the Sprint race and the grand prix, signaling a need for improvement in upcoming races. His pace significantly dropped in the final laps, prompting him to slow down to cope with physical exhaustion. Quartararo acknowledged the unexpected performance decline at tracks where he had previously excelled, despite securing pole positions and showcasing speed on one lap.
