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Fabio Quartararo’s promising Yamaha claim after ‘unexpected’ France MotoGP sprint
Fabio Quartararo admitted he didn’t expect to be fast at the MotoGP French Grand Prix on Saturday but claims he found back the feeling on his Yamaha. The 2021 world champion has been frustrated with Yamaha’s lack of progress on the new V4 bike in the 2026 season. Despite ending Friday’s Practice down in 17th, he qualified sixth and finished a season-best fifth in the 13-lap sprint, fending off Honda’s Joan Mir.
Quartararo was happy with his unexpected pace and believes he has rediscovered the feeling he was missing. He expressed satisfaction with his performance and consistency during the race, acknowledging the challenges he faced. The Frenchman is looking forward to seeing what they can achieve in different conditions on the following day and is focused on making something good happen in the race.
