The effort of getting Yamaha’s troubled 2024 MotoGP bike to turn is having a dramatic effect on its riders
Fabio Quartararo missed out on a potential Spanish Grand Prix victory three years ago due to arm pump, requiring surgical intervention after the incident. Despite this setback, Quartararo managed to secure the 2021 MotoGP title. However, arm pump recurred at Jerez, affecting both Quartararo and his Yamaha teammate Alex Rins, who attributed the issue to the bike itself. Yamaha faced difficulties during the race weekend, with Quartararo facing arm pump again and Rins managing a 13th place finish. Both riders struggled with the Yamaha’s handling, citing challenges with turning the bike and maintaining corner speed. Rins mentioned ongoing arm pump problems since the first race in Qatar, highlighting the impact on his performance and the team’s efforts to adapt to the bike’s current behavior.
