RiderTua.com – No one dares to bet that Yamaha can finish in the top 5 in Qatar, it has been proven that Fabio Quartararo didn’t even manage to finish in the top ten in the two races on Saturday and Sunday. Starting from sixteenth on the grid, confirming a known problem in qualifying, Fabio finished 12th in the sprint race and 11th in the main race. In total, he only scored 5 points, while his teammate Alex Rins had zero points in the first weekend of the 2024 MotoGP championship, which was a bad start for the Iwata team. Massimo Meregalli analyzes the Yamaha team’s situation after a poor start in Qatar… will it be better in Portimao?
Based on the tests carried out, the French rider knew that he could not expect good results at the Qatar GP. He still hopes to make some progress with his M1, but by his own admission, the gap is bigger than ever compared to the best bike on the grid (the Ducati). There is a lot of work to be done to close the gap.
Yamaha: We are not magicians..!
Massimo Meregalli Comments on the Situation at the End of the Qatar GP
Massimo Meregalli, Yamaha team manager, gave his comments regarding the situation at the end of the Qatar Grand Prix. He stated that Fabio Quartararo did the best he could in the race. Even though the team was not satisfied with the results, they remained realistic and objective in evaluating their performance.
Meregalli explained that the Yamaha team already had a good understanding of what they could do on the Qatar circuit through previous test sessions. They have made a list of things that need to be fixed and improved, but it takes time and hard work.
Progress that has been achieved
Meregalli said that the Yamaha team had made progress in increasing the maximum speed (top speed) and aerodynamics of their bike. However, he also admitted that there was still a lot of work to be done to achieve the desired performance.
During test sessions, the Yamaha team has collected valuable data to help them in developing their bike. However, Meregalli emphasized that there are still many aspects that need to be improved and improved.
Changes Made and Time Required
Meregalli stated that the Yamaha team had made several changes to their bike to improve performance. They have a clear vision of the direction they want to go. However, he also emphasized that the Yamaha team are not magicians who can immediately achieve the desired results in a short time.
Meregalli emphasized that the bike development process requires sufficient time to see significant results. The Yamaha team needs to carry out continuous evaluation, collect data and make necessary changes. Only with hard work and patience, they will be able to achieve their goals.
Overall, Massimo Meregalli’s comments show a realistic and objective attitude from the Yamaha team in dealing with the situation at the end of the Qatar Grand Prix. They admit that there is still a lot of work to be done to improve the performance of their bikes. However, they also realize that bike development requires time and hard work. With strong determination, the Yamaha team hopes to achieve better results in the next race.
