What is the quality that made the difference in Fabio Quartararo this season to become World Champion two Grands Prix from the end of hostilities? His Yamaha? Considering what his famous colleagues are doing with it, we don't believe it. His fluid driving style? There is that and Jorge Lorenzo points it out to better see himself reincarnated in the Frenchman. But when this question is asked of his entire team, one commonality emerges: it is his approach to competition and the people he works with. Its asset would be a deliciously contagious “positivity”…
The question was asked to the close guard in his box Yamaha , composed of its chief engineer, Diego Gubellini, and the big boss on site Lynn Jarvis. But she was also subjected to the one who rubbed shoulders with her during the first hours under the Petronas colors, Wilco Zeelenberg. And whether the period was prosperous or sometimes complicated, the three men agree on a character with whom it is decidedly pleasant to work.
The one who has followed him since his debut in the premier category, either Diego Gubelini comments: “ he knows that the important thing was to understand the bike and adapt to it, before thinking about making big changes. For Yamaha it was a big help » assures the team leader who adds: “ Fabio is a driver you can work very well with. Among other things, because he accepts his share of responsibility when he is at fault. He is easy to get along with because that is his character. He is very polite on a daily basis, he is not a 'prima donna' ».
Lynn Jarvis, the team director Yamaha , agrees with the assessment of Quarterly by Gubellini, et ajoute qu’en plus de ses capacités de pilotage, le Français a apporté de la “positiveness” au team. Jarvis also explained that the affable nature of Quarterly means he doesn't need to make enemies among other MotoGP riders: " personality is one of its strengths ", says Jarvis on Motorsport. " He's a good boy, capable of going very fast on a motorbike and being aggressive at the right times. But, combined with that, it also brings a huge dose of positivity ».
Fabio Quartararo doesn't need enemies
He specifies : " some drivers need an enemy to give their best, to strengthen themselves and try to destroy their rivals, but this is not the case with Fabio. He doesn't need enemies. And I think that's why he is so popular, even among his opponents ».
Lynn Jarvis does not mention names in his demonstration. But Wilco Zeelenberg, he does not hesitate to make a direct comparison with past experience: “ Fabio is easy to work with. Jorge Lorenzo knew what he wanted, the rest didn't matter to him. Fabio is very different ", said Zeelenberg. " He is very open-minded and this gives him great adaptability.. He also has his share of ego, because he wants to beat everyone and he hates losing. But at the same time he shows a lot of respect, which is exceptional in this environment ". An interesting conclusion.
