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Alex Rins is going through a difficult time in MotoGP. The Catalan rider, who joined Yamaha at the start of the season, is struggling to find his feet on his new bike. During the first day of free practice in Thailand, he expressed his frustration and helplessness.

The Catalan pilot alex rins had a frustrating first day at Thailand Grand Prix. Despite several attempts at its Yamaha , including two motorcycles and different tires, he still struggles to find the comfort needed to compete with the best. There are better days and there are tough days. Today is definitely one of those tough days. ", did he declare. " We tried changing the tires and settings, but I can't slow down on bends. Result? I end up on the dirty line and the bike skids. »

Kidneys also tries to observe his teammate fabio quartararo, only other driver Yamaha , to see if that can help him. Fabio was driving quite fast, so I tried to keep up with him. with a new tire to see if I could figure something out », He explains. " But as soon as I brake at the same point, I find myself three or four meters further than him. It's frustrating.. » He is now considering moving on to Fabio's chassis, although this choice was not initially favored.

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Alex Rins: “ I still don't feel like this bike is for me »

To alex rins, these are the same problems that are repeated. Every round is 110% challenge, and despite my technical feedback, I still don't feel that this bike is for me. We have the same problems as in Motegi, Mandalika, and Misano. The frustration is there "He says.

Despite the difficulties, Kidneys remains hopeful for the future: " When I come back from the track, I do my best with my feedback. Yamaha is going through a difficult period, Fabio won with this bike, and now he is fighting. There is a reason behind all this. We have to go through this phase of evolution. »

Finally, the pilot discusses the changes expected at Yamaha in 2025, without going into details. Next year there will be changes. For my part, I will have a new chief engineer, David, with whom I have already worked at Pons. Fabio, too, will see his team evolve, but I prefer not to comment further. »

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