The new updates I mentioned earlier in the thread seem to be working. That Yamaha was turning better than I’ve seen it do in quite some time.Well done by Fabio. Soul destroying lack of engine but he still has that corner entry skill.
and Pecco had no front confidence. I hope there is more power coming because he was losing multiple bike lengths on the straights.
Looked to me that he might have gotten a rear MicheDud actually…
Whilst that is possible, important to remember that due to the new track surface, Michelin (And Ducati, who feeds off on data) had limited tyre data this time around. Which allowed Marquez to use his skills to make a difference.
That makes the Yamaha engine appalingly even worse if so. He was dumping Fabio out of the corners
Not so much the engine, Yamaha seemingly lacks mechanical grip (Which negates whatever power advantage they can get out of the engine) according to both riders.
Appears to me after the Sprint today that Fabio Q. is in the hunt but not gonna make it any further without a serious HP increase on that Yamaha !
As does Honda apparently and yes the gp24 is supposed to be the best.
After the result today, and the crowd reaction, how can anyone question Ducati's choice of MM over JM in 2025 !
Totally agree, also I am looking forward to see how Zarco does with the new engine too provided he stays on the bike.
