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Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo says that the MotoGP French Grand Prix was “the first race this year that I feel I’m competitive” despite a late crash. Quartararo produced one of his strongest performances of the year in front of his home crowd at Le Mans, qualifying eighth and occupying a spot in the top […]
Fabio Quartararo put on a standout performance at Le Mans in front of his home crowd, starting eighth and consistently maintaining a top-eight position during the race. Despite crashing at Turn 9 on lap 17, he considered it an overall positive weekend of racing. Quartararo expressed satisfaction with his improved competitiveness and ability to battle with riders like Aleix Espargaro, feeling content about his performance. Yamaha made significant setup changes to the bike, with Quartararo feeling minor improvements that he believes will serve as a new base going forward. He mentioned the importance of continuous improvement in areas such as grip, bike weight, and turning capabilities, emphasizing the gradual progress towards success. Quartararo found the experience mentally uplifting, as he was able to compete at the front and stay close to the leaders, providing a boost of confidence for future races despite the crash.
