Fabio Quartararo has never been so close, and probably also so ready, to embark on a new MotoGP season, which many predict will be the most difficult and competitive in the history of Grands Prix. Already, it will be the longest, with 21 meetings around the world. But with a field which was held almost in the same second per lap at Mandalika, a Ducati in form with a Bagnaia which reveals itself, a Marc Marquez back and optimized Suzukis, nothing will be more complicated for the World Champion Fabio Quartararo than defending his crown. Especially with a Yamaha that is both evolving and at a standstill. Which opens up food for thought for 2023…
fabio quartararo will have to fight for the present while thinking about the future. Yamaha did not give him, during this off-season, the serenity that he hoped for from a more powerful engine offering a top speed worthy of the opuses that we now find in MotoGP. Certainly, its speed in passing curves is exemplary, but to exploit it, it is imperative to start from the first two lines and position yourself as the leader from the start. Otherwise, there will be nothing to do other than suffer with an overheated front tire, taking risks when braking.
This is what awaits the Frenchman. He knows it and he will do his best. In comments collected on Todocircuito, he says : " I will do my best...that's the most important thing » said 'El Diablo'. “ Basically we need the same thing as last year, with more top speed. We found nothing. We are working on aerodynamic things and such, but top speed is something we need », insists Quarterly who actually regrets that the Yamaha are still at the bottom of the ranking of the best speeds.
Fabio Quartararo: “All the years I have had with Yamaha have been great”
He adds : " I'm going to do like last year: I'm starting this year as if I've never won and I want to win ". Fabio is also thinking about his future: “ Yamaha is a brand that gave me a lot, a lot of confidence because they promoted me from Moto2 when I hadn't done much. But afterward, what I want is the best bike and the best project ". The tricolor specifies: “ I'm not saying it's my brand, but all the years I've been through have been great. Nothing is done yet, so no, I'm not 100% with a brand, but I'm with the best project ". The first Grands Prix will reveal which one can be considered the best opportunity to follow…
