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Fabio Quartararo says lack of grip in early MotoGP laps “like I’m riding on the wet”, then “cannot make an overtake” behind slower rivals.
Following a difficult Sunday at the Dutch MotoGP, Fabio Quartararo candidly addressed Yamaha’s ongoing race struggles. He described the opening laps as a disaster due to zero grip, feeling like he was riding in wet conditions. Quartararo expressed frustration at the inability to overtake slower riders after encountering issues early in the race. Yamaha’s weakness in acceleration from slow corners was highlighted as a major problem, particularly affecting performance on longer straights. Despite his individual success compared to teammates, Quartararo emphasized the team’s unity and collective effort to improve performance. The rider acknowledged the need for significant improvements to enhance speed, reflecting on past successes and challenges faced during the season.
