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Fabio Quartararo set a 1m 39.4s lap in the private Barcelona test, ahead of the Yamaha V4’s public MotoGP debut at Misano this weekend.
Fabio Quartararo made his long-awaited debut on Yamaha’s new V4 prototype at a behind-closed-doors test in Barcelona, where he reportedly set a best lap time of 1m 39.4s.
The big performance difference between new and old tires, along with unsettled weather, makes it challenging to compare his times directly to his M1 performance during grand prix weekends.
During the recent Catalan MotoGP, Quartararo set impressive lap times, including a 1m 37.8s in qualifying and a Sprint best lap of 1m 38.9s, showcasing his high potential.
Yamaha and Honda were the only manufacturers present at the test, with Quartararo outpacing the competition, leaving fellow riders like Johann Zarco behind.
Quartararo aims to bridge the gap to his current bike at the upcoming Misano MotoGP test, showing a strong determination to continue improving and pushing for better lap times.
