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Quartararo: ‘I could clearly see Yamaha weak points’ in last lap Martin duel
Factory Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo had a strong performance at the Buddh International Circuit, consistently running in the top five throughout the 21-lap race. He moved up to a podium position after Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia crashed ahead of him. Quartararo closed in on Jorge Martin in the final laps but struggled with severe dehydration. Despite briefly taking second place, Martin was able to regain the position, highlighting the weaknesses of Quartararo’s M1 package. Quartararo acknowledged that they cannot compete with Ducati due to grip and power issues but expressed satisfaction with his podium finish, which boosts morale for the Yamaha team in the intense final stretch of the season.
Source: Motorsport Week
