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Fabio Quartararo points to an “unpredictable” factor that led to an unusual classification in Indonesian MotoGP practice.
One week after Marc Marquez secured the 2025 title, MotoGP experienced an unusual day at Mandalika Circuit, where Fabio Quartararo pointed out the unpredictability of the tires as a key factor.
Despite the track condition being fair on Friday, Quartararo emphasized that the tires were reacting unpredictably, affecting his and other riders’ performance.
The issue seems to stem from the construction of the tires, specifically the rear carcass, leading to a challenging and tense riding experience, especially for Yamaha riders.
Quartararo praised the impressive performance of Yamaha’s Alex Rins and Miguel Oliveira amidst the struggles faced by Ducati riders at the Indonesian circuit.
He attributed Ducati’s lackluster results not to inherent bike issues but rather to the challenging tire conditions that impacted rider confidence and performance across the grid.
