P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Quartararo: “I could really see our weak point, could not give more of a fight”
After witnessing Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia crash out ahead of him, Quartararo had the opportunity to secure a podium finish for the first time since COTA. Initially set to claim third, Quartararo was overtaken by Martin due to leather issues which caused a significant drop in his lead. Despite this setback, Quartararo managed to catch up to Martin and eventually overtake him after the latter made a mistake at turn three on the final lap. Quartararo described the race as challenging, especially on the last lap, where he struggled to keep up with the top riders. He acknowledged the need to work on weaknesses in order to compete with them in the future. Quartararo also commented on his close encounter with Martin, noting the Spaniard’s issues with his leathers and his own grip and confidence struggles during the race. Despite the difficulties, Quartararo expressed satisfaction with his progress in narrowing the gap between him and his competitors.
Source: Crash
