Between Viñales and Quartararo, FP3 of the Styrian Grand Prix was tense with a few exchanges on the track which suggested a particular atmosphere. As proof, this song of gestures from the Spaniard against the Frenchman who did not allow himself to be impressed...
What is playing Maverick Vinales ? We don't know yet, but the Spaniard is an unstable precipitate. Depending on his mood, he is capable of the worst as well as the best. We will remember that he has nothing more to lose or gain from Yamaha , factory which he will leave at the end of the season. However, his position as a teammate fabio quartararo, leader of the championship, his status as still an official Yamaha, and his undeniable talent when he uses it wisely, make him a free electron to consider at any time.
When FP3, we saw at the start of the session fabio quartararo pull straight into turn 3 while he was followed by his teammate. The latter also took the escape route and the Frenchman put his foot down completely so that the Spaniard could pass in front by resuming the track.
Quartararo confirmed his mental strength
Then there was this exchange in the pitlane after, shall we say, a disagreement on the track. At this point in the exercise, the place of fabio quartararo in the top 10 and therefore in Q2 was not a given. The Frenchman was not impressed by these gestures as he returned to the track, achieving a time placing him in the leading trio which was nevertheless canceled due to the limits of the track being crossed. No matter, he did it again this time to show his strength. Including mental… We will remember that the same Casa Particular in Viñales had been so expansive towards a Marc Marquez taking his wheel during a Q1 MotoGP this season. Which didn't work for him.
