The Yamaha factory team cannot seem to escape a series of bad luck this season, and the MotoGP private tests at Misano Adriatico were yet another illustration of this. After a disastrous weekend at the Red Bull Ring during the Austrian Grand Prix, where the brand's best result was a modest 12th place in Saturday's sprint by Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha hoped to turn things around with intensive testing at Misano . Unfortunately, the unpredictable weather once again played spoilsport.
On Tuesday, the team had barely started testing on the Marco Simoncelli circuit when torrential rain fell on the track, forcing pilots and technicians to interrupt their work. A scenario that almost becomes routine for Yamaha , since during previous private tests at Valencia and Mugello, the weather conditions had never been completely favorable.
The frustration is palpable in the camp Yamaha , especially since the effort deployed for these tests in Misano is colossal. With 1 Yamaha MXNUMX ready to ride, including three reserved for Alex Rins alone, the team hoped to make significant progress. In addition to fabio quartararo et Alex Rins, Italian Andrea Dovizioso, called in reinforcement to replace Cal Crutchlow, still convalescing after hand surgery, was also present to provide his invaluable experience.
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However, the elements were not kind, and the precious hours on the track were wasted by uncontrollable weather. “ We are condemned to inaction, waiting for the track to dry,” said a team member, reflecting the impatience and exasperation within the box.
Yamaha hope to make up for lost time this Wednesday, but the repetition of these incidents highlights the continued bad luck that seems to surround the team this season. For a team looking for redemption, every minute on the track is precious, and this unforeseen interruption is a major blow in their attempt to get back on track. With a series of crucial tests still to come, the team will need to redouble their efforts to maximize every minute of track time available, hoping that time will finally be on their side.
