Fabio Quartararo, who wishes to enjoy the remainder of the MotoGP season before leaving Yamaha, showed maximum performance at the end of the race in Indonesia. The Frenchman scored points twice from the starting position and finished both Sprint and Grand Prix in the top nine. In the main race, Quartararo finished 20 seconds behind leader Marco Bezzecchi, but one and a half seconds behind Fabio Di Giannantonio.
Race Performance and Tire Issues
The rider stated that he entered the race physically exhausted, and that he gave everything he had and saw that Diggia had to fight.
I was physically exhausted. I gave everything I could because I saw that Diggia had to fight.
Quartararo mentioned that he missed one lap at the end of the race and completely wore out his tires in the last five laps. Despite this, he expressed satisfaction with the race. He stated that he struggled in the first five laps but managed to maintain his position, considering it a very good result.
Track Conditions and Technical Difficulties
Comments were made regarding the issues Alex Rins experienced and the track conditions. Alex Rins, the rider who finished in 15th place in the Grand Prix, mentioned having braking problems on his M1. However, he pointed out that the track conditions change.
For me, it was actually not a problem. We know that the track conditions change significantly after Moto2 and Moto3. I had problems with braking in corners 1 and 10, but my feeling about the front wheel was not too bad, so I was able to compensate.
Quartararo said he experienced braking issues in turns 1 and 10, but his feeling about the front wheel was not bad, allowing him to balance. He also added that since very few laps were run on medium tires this week, such issues could occur.
[Standings]
Fabio Quartararo has 74 points in the MotoGP standings. Currently, he is in 14th place as the Yamaha rider.
Statements
Fabio Quartararo expressed his feelings about the physical difficulties experienced during the race and the track conditions.
I missed one lap at the end, and I completely wore out my tires in the last five laps. Nevertheless, I am satisfied with the race. I had great difficulties in the first five laps, but I was able to hold my position. I think it was a pretty good result.
Explanations
Alex Rins:
I missed the last lap, and I completely wore out my tires in the last five laps. Nevertheless, I am satisfied with the race. I struggled in the first five laps but I was able to maintain my position. I think it was a very good result.
For me, it was not a problem. We know that the track conditions change a lot after Moto2 and Moto3. I had problems with braking in corners 1 and 10, but my feeling about the front wheel was not too bad, so I was able to compensate.
Figures
- Archive: Yamaha rider Quartararo in accident in Q2: "I was lucky today" (October 9, 2026)
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