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Yamaha and Honda the six slowest bikes: "Important not to lose the smile"
Yamaha and Honda had a disappointing performance in the practice sessions, with riders like Quartararo, Morbidelli, Marquez, Nakagami, Lecuona, and Mir leading the timesheets. This raised concerns about the need for concessions for these teams. Morbidelli expressed his frustration and acknowledged the need for improvement. He mentioned that there is a small difference in lap times compared to last year, indicating a change in the engines. Morbidelli also pointed out that there are multiple areas where he struggled, and the gap in performance was significant. Mir, on the other hand, focused on his own team’s situation and acknowledged that they were also experiencing difficulties. He mentioned that the track conditions and grip were challenging for them, particularly in maintaining speed with throttle. Mir expressed his intention to make progress during the next day’s sessions but expected it to be tough.
Source: Crash.net
