before the Barcelona GP, Fabio Quartararo lets loose

Forced to go through Q1 at the Barcelona MotoGP GP, Fabio Quartararo has very little hope of placing well before this Sunday's race.

It's a setback for Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha) in Barcelona. On a good run with six entries in Q2 out of the last seven GPs scheduled on the MotoGP calendar, the French rider had a gloomy Friday. Only 13th at 0″324 from 10th place, and last ticket for accession to Q2, Quartararo will have to go through Q1. A real disillusionment for him.

Mobility problems for Fabio Quartararo at the Barcelona MotoGP GP

“It was really complicated to set a time. The sensations were good but we had no traction. On this track in particular, traction is the most important thing and we don't have any so it will be difficult to get into Q2 and difficult to have a good race here.” recognized the Riviera to Motorsport.

He also points out the lack of grip on his bike, which is very detrimental on the Catalan circuit. “If you try to be more careful, it slips. If you open [les gaz] 100%, it slips. The skating is a little weaker…”

A record far from ridiculous

As the conclusion of the 2024 MotoGP season approaches, Fabio Quartararo's record is far from ridiculous in the MotoGP rider standings. After a sluggish start to the year due to the lack of power of the Yamaha motorcycles, the Frenchman gradually climbed back up the slope, regularly fighting for the top 10. A good omen before the 2025 season, which could be that of redemption from Yamaha.