Alex Rins stated that he could not achieve good results in the recent MotoGP races, expressing that the Yamaha M1 engine was not competitive. He emphasized that this situation was also observed in the Indonesian Grand Prix. Rins spoke about the negative experiences he had regarding the engine and tires throughout the races.
Engine and Tire Issues
Rins voiced problems such as engine inconsistency and excessive tire heating during the races. He stated that this meant that everything changed with the constantly changing track.
When it came to the race, I really had a bad feeling – not like on Friday or Saturday
Furthermore, Rins said that he wanted to use soft tires in long races, but his team rejected the suggestion. He stated that he was not regretful of this decision, saying, "We are a team," expressing that his sorrow was for their machinery.
No, I don't regret it – we are a team
In light of these experiences, Alex Rins observed that his team competed more in this track than in other races, and that this was always the case for them.
Honda and Yamaha Competitiveness
In the article mentioning that Honda also experienced difficulties in the Indonesian races, noted that Johann Zarco was the best RC213V rider and Luca Marini was the best Honda rider in 12th place. He stated that KTM could also compete to some extent.
In this context, it was considered important for the Japanese manufacturers, Honda and Yamaha, to be competitive in the home markets of Asia and to show good performance.
The Team's Struggle
Alex Rins stated that they had to fight from the races. This indicates that Honda competed more in this track than in other races. However, he emphasized that this was always the same for them.
We have been fighting since the beginning – since the first race. It looks like Honda has fought more on this track than in the other races. But for us, it is always the same
With these statements, Alex Rins expressed his concerns about the current condition of the engine. Consequently, the text summarizes the negative feelings about the current state of the engine and the team's necessity to keep fighting.
Statements
Alex Rins:
I had a really bad feeling about the race – not like on Friday or Saturday
Alex Rins:
The track changes and everything changes. My bike's throttle was inconsistent, and the traction control was the same. From the first lap to the end of the race, there was a really bad feeling. Then the tires were overheating – as always.
Alex Rins:
Well, I don't regret it – we are a team
Alex Rins:
What's wrong is that we have a motorcycle.
Alex Rins:
We have been fighting since the beginning – since the first race. It looks like Honda has fought more on this track than in the other races. But for us, it is always the same
Figures
- Alex Rins is in 20th place with 25 points in the 2026 MotoGP season (Yamaha Factory Racing).
- Archive: Yamaha engine warning from Jack Miller: "The motorcycle is almost unrideable!" (October 13, 2026)
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