In a climate of challenges for Yamaha, Alex Rins approaches his new adventure at Monster Energy Yamaha with realism and cautious optimism. The YZR-M1 does not currently allow him to aim for the top of the table, a situation which requires a strategy of methodical reconquest thanks to the new concession points in the regulations now available.
« I received what I expected from Yamaha. It is clear that there is a lot to improve“. This is howAlex Rins takes stock after the first official competition experienced under its new colors Yamaha official in MotoGP. In this context, he highlights the evolution in the working approach at Yamaha , marked by the arrival of Max Bartolini, a defector from Ducati, which introduces a notable change in the methodology.
Alex Rins: “ you will probably have to wait until mid-season to notice a real difference »
« After the tests in Valencia, I suggested new things regarding the engine, electronics, among other aspects. They were not accustomed to these practices, so they adapted for the tests in Malaysia, " explain Kidneys.
However, he warns that improvements will not be immediate… “ It is difficult to observe changes quickly. We will probably have to wait until mid-season to notice a real difference“. A calendar that does not fit well with that of a transfer market where the hourglass runs out much more quickly to make a decision on the rest of one's career. A problem that fabio quartararo, his teammate, knows only too well...
