MotoGP Spain J0, Fabio Quartararo Conference: “There were a lot of bad words in this video”, etc. (Entirety)

On this Thursday, April 29, 2021, fabio quartararo answered questions from journalists from the Jerez – Ángel Nieto circuit ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.

We went to listen (via teleconferencing software) to the words of the French pilot who was alongside Francesco Bagnaia, Joan Mir, Franco Morbidelli, Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta.

As usual, we report here the words of fabio quartararo without the slightest formatting.

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Fabio, you must be very confident after your last two victories and arriving here where you won both races last year…

fabio quartararo : " Yes, I feel very excited, above all because I love this circuit. I feel very good on the bike and very good with the team so I am thinking above all about working in the same way as what we have done since Qatar. I don't think about the fact that we won both races last year here, because we saw Miguel (Oliveira) who had some problems in Portimão even though he won last year. So I just want to concentrate on working the same way and being ready for Sunday. So it doesn't mean anything that we won both races last year. »

You said your bike suits you better but you seem calmer: Have you changed your mental approach this season with more experience?

« Yes, more experience and I feel that the 2020 season helped me a lot because a lot happened, whereas in 2019 everything was perfect and I had a lot of fun with seven podiums and pole positions . 2000 was more ups and downs: We started very well then we had some engine and electronic problems, I lost my mentality a bit before coming back, then the end of the season was a disaster total. I feel that I have learned a lot and I feel that staying calm is the most important for me: When I am a little angry on the bike, my comments to the team are not clear. I feel that being much calmer on the bike, with less stress, works better. The results of the first races speak for themselves so I want to continue like that. I know it's not easy but I feel very good and I feel like we're going in the right direction. So I'm happy. »

Because of the temperatures in July and the fact that these were the first races of the season, Jerez 2020 was different from Jerez 2021. Has your approach changed as well?

« Yes, of course, it's totally different from last year. As you said, there were nine months between Valencia and here, but my approach is the same. In 2019, we had more or less the same situation with more or less the same dates and we worked very well: We got our first pole position and we were second when we had a problem with the bike, but it was the first time I felt really comfortable and fast on a MotoGP. So the two situations are different but I think our approach is the same and is to work in the right direction. Afterwards, of course, many drivers can make a big difference but my approach for this race is the same as in Portimão and Qatar: It is to follow our plan, then on Sunday morning to see where we are and in what position we can fight. »

You who were a golden boy without a title in Moto3 a few years ago, what can you say to Pedro Acosta?

« Above all, I didn't have the same start as him (laughs). I've never won a Moto3 race so I can't say much, but what's most important is that he's 16, he's super talented, super fast and he just needs to have fun while remaining himself. It's normal for the media to go to him so quickly but I think the best thing for him is to have fun. It works really well and you just have to continue like that, without pressure. It's his first year and this is the mistake I made in the past, so the most important thing is to have fun. As Marc (Márquez) said, if he makes a top 10 it's OK, if he wins it's even better but you just have to enjoy your first year in the world championship. »

Would you advise him to go straight from Moto3 to MotoGP, like Jack Miller did?

« Man, he's only 16 and he's coming into his fourth race of the season! Like I said before, he just has to have fun, and with the results he's doing I'm not worried about his future. For the moment, I have no comment to make because it is still too early, but he has an excellent future ahead of him. »

After what happened Maverick Vinales et Jack Miller, do you think social media should be replaced with something more appropriate and specific to MotoGP? After all, you are human beings and you can be hurt by what is written there…

« (Sigh) I think it's kind of difficult, because like you say, we're all human beings. I've had some tough times in the past because it's easy to comment when you're on the couch or in front of the TV and comment in a bad way when someone has a bad race. I imagine people aged 40 or 50: It could be their son doing this and they wouldn't like to see the bad comments. First of all, I personally don't really look at the comments and I think that helps a lot because there will always be people who will say bad things when things go badly and maybe they will be the same people who will say nice things to you things when you win. For my part, I think the most important thing is not to look at the comments too much, and that helps a lot. »

Have you seen Jorge Lorenzo's video and what would you have done in his place?

« (Fabio laughs madly) yes, I saw the video. There were quite a few swear words in that video (laughs) but yeah, it was fun to watch. »

Social media question: What is your best victory celebration, and which one did you particularly enjoy in another sport?

« I like the last one, from Portugal. There are definitely a lot of celebrations in all sports but I will choose from a good friend, Daniel Ricciardo, who drank the champagne from his boot and shared it with everyone. I think it was a very beautiful celebration. »

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