Fabio Quartararo was counting on this Spanish Grand Prix to finally launch a season that is currently problematic. But after two days spent on a Jerez track which has nevertheless brought him enormous satisfaction in his young career, the Frenchman must face the facts: this is still no laughing matter.
fabio quartararo had another tough day in Moto3 within a Leopard team which is also far from its performances last year. For both of them, the transition to the KTM was painful, the same bike which nevertheless brings joy to many others and which even equips the provisional leader of the championship.
SO ? So, against bad luck, you must have a good heart. Things could thus have turned into a tragedy after the heavy fall suffered by the French during free practice on Friday. Fortunately, nothing serious was diagnosed, which does not mean that the incident was trivial, morally and physically.
At the end of qualifying, Fabio took twelfth place, which at least makes him leave this number thirteen that has stuck with him since the start of this season: “ this day was really difficult for us » comments the Frenchman, now 17 years old. “ Especially after yesterday's fall. During qualifying I wasn't comfortable on the bike and I made mistakes. I also found myself in traffic. We have tire issues that need to be resolved as we need more grip. We slip too much ».
His teammate Mir is seventh while the pole position was achieved with almost a second better than his reference time by a Nicholas Bulega a year his junior and who is starting out in the category. On the first row we find his former teammate NAVARRO. The world of Grand Prix does not give any gifts.
