MotoGP, Austria J3, Alex Rins (Yamaha/16): "it was a really difficult race, it was so difficult to finish"

The negative spiral seems endless for Yamaha in MotoGP. During the Austrian Grand Prix, Alex Rins had to settle for a modest sixteenth place, concluding a race where difficulties accumulated for the Spanish driver. Visibly frustrated by the performance of his bike, Rins did not mince his words when debriefing his weekend.

« It was a really tough race, it was so hard to finish, " said Alex Rins, who had to deal with racing conditions that were far from ideal. “ First of all because of hot conditions, and secondly because I was having a little trouble with the bike. » Although a slight improvement was made to the settings, it was not enough to solve the rear grip problems, a recurring problem for drivers Yamaha this season.

« Less than yesterday, because we made a small improvement in terms of settings, but it was still difficult to keep the rear tire on the asphalt,” he continued. “ When the rear lifts up, you have to deal with the front brakes, so you experience a bit of locking."

**Alex Rins: “ I'm so proud of myself! »**

An untenable situation for a driver once accustomed to fighting at the front, but who now finds himself struggling simply to finish the race.

Nevertheless, Kidneys wanted to display a certain optimism, emphasizing his resilience in the face of challenges: “ but I'm so proud of myself! I showed that I can overcome difficult times with hard work and perseverance. » He now hopes that the private test in Misano will provide concrete solutions to these persistent problems: “ I can't wait to do the private test in Misano. I'm ready to work!"

To Yamaha , which is struggling to regain its former glory, these words sound like yet another call for a burst of pride. But the reality is there: without significant progress, the 2024 season could well remain one of the most disappointing for the Japanese manufacturer.