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Fabio Quartararo explained that “grip problems” were the cause for a tough Thai MotoGP season opening race.
Yamaha made improvements to its M1 in the off-season, but Quartararo did not set clear goals for the season opener. After finishing seventh in the first Sprint race, he was optimistic for the Sunday race. However, he struggled with grip issues and finished in 15th place. Quartararo mentioned that his tyre choice setup also impacted his performance negatively. The extreme heat in Buriram affected him physically, with his left leg feeling a burning sensation after the race. He even suggested a shorter race for riders due to the challenging conditions. Despite the tough race, Quartararo expressed his willingness to consider running fewer laps if such proposals were made.
