Fabio Quartararo was proclaimed MotoGP world champion at the last Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and, although he was able to enjoy a great party, he soon had to put his helmet back on and get on the Yamaha to compete in the last rounds of the season.
The last time the Frenchman won was at Silverstone, at the end of August, while Pecco Bagnaia did so in four of the six races that closed the year. The other two victories went to Marc Márquez, who missed the end of the campaign with an eye injury.
So much time without winning worries Fabio Quartararo , but more so does the form of the Ducati , which proved to be much superior in circuits such as Cheste, Misano or Portimao.
The strong point of Italian motorcycles is top speed , which is why the reigning champion has reiterated that he will need more power from his Yamaha if he wants to retain the title in 2022. However, El Diablo has also acknowledged that the Ducati enjoy a good aerodynamics , and he fears for the pace that his rivals may have after the Jerez tests.
“It’s strange, because in Mugello the speed difference between one and the other was 10 km/h, and on a circuit like Jerez, with shorter straights, it was also 10 km/h, so I don’t understand it,” he said. Quartararo.
“I think they have excellent aerodynamics, we need to work a lot in that area to reduce front wheel loss of control on corner exit,” he said.
Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing
Although the Demosedici was known for its power on the straight, it is now a versatile bike, with efficient cornering, although Quartararo highlights something else from the Borgo Panigale structure. The 22-year-old Frenchman highlighted the talent of the Ducati riders .
“For me, not only is it a great bike, but its success is related to its riders. I am not saying that the bike makes a difference, because I hate doing it, you always need a rider, and the combination of the two is the main thing. “.
