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Quartararo: Yamaha MotoGP team still chasing mechanical grip "missing since 2019"
Yamaha has been testing an upgraded version of the M1 bike in order to close the gap to the front and become more competitive in MotoGP. The reaction to the changes has been mixed, with some improvements in horsepower and top speed, but remaining concerns about the aggressive power delivery and lack of evolution in other areas, such as mechanical grip. Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha’s rider, emphasized the need for better aerodynamics, engine refinement, and improved electronics to find more success on the track. Despite setting a lap time of 1m57.525s, Quartararo felt that he had reached the limit of the bike’s performance, which raises concerns about the Yamaha package’s one-lap pace.
