MotoGP Japan J1, Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha/3): “it’s quite difficult to accelerate here against the Ducatis with their trim correction devices and their aerodynamics”

Fabio Quartararo certainly doesn't have the best bike in the field but he is doing what it takes to stay at the top. At the end of this first day of the Japanese Grand Prix, marked by a single practice session, but lasting 75 minutes, the Frenchman once again showed what wood he was made of by sticking to the two leading Ducatis, offering much more room for maneuver for their riders than his Yamaha. He thus takes stock of his Friday, reassuring in particular about his physical condition, diminished since the fall in Aragon last weekend...

fabio quartararo has firmly started its Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi holding the sugared almond high on both Ducati officials positioned in the first two rows of the timesheet. With her Yamaha , he only gave up 49 thousandths, showing that he will still be a permanent threat to the Italian clan, which is also divided over the management of its drivers.

« It was an intense day with the 75 minutes FP1 “, declared the world champion. “ But we did pretty well, our pace doesn't look too bad. The gaps are incredible because they were very fast from the first lap. Our scope of action is much more restricted. It's quite difficult to accelerate here against the Ducatis with their level correction devices and their aerodynamics. But I think we did our best. Our result is impressive ».

Fabio Quartararo: “ I am ready to face any weathers”

Fabio stressed that the injuries from the Aragón accident did not affect him much today. “ I was a little tense at first, it hurt a little, but after a few laps you get used to it. It no longer bothered me when I was riding. I struggled with the major abrasions and the nerve that had somehow suffered from the accident. I also got some fluid on the bruised areas. Other than that everything was fine ».

The official Yamaha continues about the rain, forecast for Saturday, but it should be dry again on Sunday. “ We must carefully analyze the tire choice we will have to make for Sunday. It's clear at the front, but not at the rear, because the soft rubber provides more performance, but we still need to check how much it wears. The rear midrange looks good, also in terms of rhythm ". And he ends: “I am ready to face any weather. The pressure is there, I'm not saying that I like this situation very much, the Ducatis are really fast, but I also see it as a personal challenge, to always try to give something more in the race ».

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