At Yamaha, a few Grands Prix ago, pessimism was in order for the 2025 MotoGP season. The team, which is having a complicated 2024 season, is behind in development in many areas. Which does not bode well for Frenchman Fabio Quartararo, having extended with the Japanese manufacturer for the next seasons.
Two tenths off the best time
However, despite sporting results at half mast, the 2021 world champion achieved a hopeful end to the season, by increasing his performances. For the Indonesian Grand Prix, from Friday September 27 to Sunday September 29, he qualified directly for Q2, thanks to qualifying practice. He landed the 6e time, only two tenths from the best time: 1’29”630, set by Enea Bastianini (Ducati).
READ ALSO. MotoGP. The 2025 calendar revealed, a new record for races in the same season
A second consecutive passage through Q2, after the Emllie Romagne Grand Prix last week. The reason probably lies in technical tracks, without long straight lines, allowing motorcycles with less powerful engines to perform. Fabio Quartararo demonstrates that the talent remains there, even if the machine is still far from responding.
