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Fabio Quartararo says his new Yamaha aero was a “surprise” at the British MotoGP.
A new Yamaha fairing was unexpectedly added to Fabio Quartararo’s Yamaha M1 at the British MotoGP, following tests at Misano between the French and British Grands Prix. Quartararo received a surprise on Friday morning with the new fairing, which is considered a prototype and aids in turning. Despite a slight weight disadvantage, Quartararo felt the new fairing provided an advantage, especially over one lap. Yamaha had a positive Friday overall, securing three bikes in the top-10 during Practice, showcasing improved consistency in their performance package. Quartararo expressed optimism for achieving a sub-1:56 lap time on Saturday, highlighting the competitive edge Yamaha has been building with each race.
