Quartararo keen to see where Yamaha stand at Sepang
KUALA LUMPUR: Following the cancellation of the main race at Phillip Island last week, former world champion Fabio Quartararo is eager to get back to business at the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia which starts on Friday.
KUALA LUMPUR: Former world champion Fabio Quartararo is eagerly awaiting the upcoming Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia, set to commence on Friday. Having been unable to challenge the front-runners in recent seasons, Quartararo, a Monster Energy Yamaha rider, acknowledges the struggles faced by Yamaha since late 2022, particularly in comparison to Ducati and Aprilia. Despite this, Quartararo boasts a commendable track record at Sepang, having never finished below seventh place in the past.
Eager to make an impact, the Frenchman is optimistic about the upcoming season. He expressed his enthusiasm for the track, stating that he enjoys riding at Sepang and finds the racing to be consistently interesting. Quartararo also mentioned that the Yamaha bike has undergone changes since last year, emphasizing the importance of assessing their current standing quickly. He further added that after the recent happenings in Australia, everyone is looking forward to returning to track racing.
The Malaysian fans are known for their passionate support, and Quartararo expressed excitement about witnessing their enthusiasm during the weekend. Quartararo's most impressive Sepang performance was a third-place finish during the 2022 season, achieved despite a broken finger sustained during practice. Currently, the 27-year-old stands at 15th place in the MotoGP standings, accumulating 74 points.
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