Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Massimo Meregalli analyzes Quartararo’s race in Austin: “20 points on a track that is not our strongest is like gold”

Fabio Quartararo finished the MotoGP race in Austin last Sunday in second place, a result he thought was better than the win itself, and Massimo Meregalli pointed out the importance of the points for the Frenchman.

The Yamaha Team Director analyzed the # 20 race as follows: “Second place this Sunday is the result of very precise work by the team. We improved session by session throughout the weekend, including in the warm-up when we made the final decision on the rear tire. We tried all the tire options this morning, including the soft rear that we hadn’t considered before, and we were able to make the right decision. “

Quartararo had a very experienced race for the Italian, in which he coped well with the events and actions on the track: “We also found something to make Fabio feel a little more comfortable with the numerous bumps here, and that really worked out over the time paid. ” this race. Fabio did a great job. It was another really mature ride of his. He got off to a good start and his immediate retaliation when Martin tried to overtake him was exactly what he had to do.

In conclusion, Meregalli emphasized the importance of the additional points that have great weight in the final results of the championship.

– In the second half of the race he only concentrated on his own rhythm, which is easier said than done on this physical track, but he made it. In addition, he got that second place and the decisive 20 points on a track that is not our strongest, and they are like gold for Fabio’s championship campaign.

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