Fabio Quartararo approaches the first Grand Prix of 2024 in Qatar with a careful analysis of the tests carried out at the Losail circuit. The French driver highlighted the progress made during the two days of testing, but he also acknowledged that the Japanese manufacturer must continue its efforts to catch up with its rivals.
« We collected excellent data during testing in Qatar, but we recognize that improvements are still needed. Our goal is therefore to continue working in this direction “, declared the 2021 MotoGP World Champion.
In anticipation of the first Grand Prix of the year at Qatar, Quarterly highlighted its importance: “ this first Grand Prix is crucial: it will allow us to evaluate our position, and we hope to be in better shape than last year ».
Fabio Quartararo: “ I know Yamaha is working hard behind the scenes »
He added : " I know Yamaha is working hard behind the scenes, and everyone on the team is extremely motivated. So I will give the best of myself, as always, to obtain the best possible result and start the season in the best possible way ».
fabio quartararo materialized once in Losail, in MotoGP in 2021/2 during the Doha GP. In 2015 he made his GP debut here, at the age of 15 years and 343 days, becoming the youngest rider to compete in Moto3 at the time. Despite a rocky start to MotoGP in 2019, where he stalled on the grid and had to start from the pits, he still managed to finish 16th. In 2023, he finished in 7th place. For his part, Yamaha is the most successful builder in Losail with 10 MotoGP victories, with four pilots: Valentino Rossi (2005, 2006, 2010, 2015), Jorge Lorenzo (2012, 2013, 2016), Maverick Vinales (2017, 2021/1) and Fabio Quartararo (2021/2). But that was before Ducati doesn't sound like the end of recess...
