The Iwata manufacturer began private testing last week at Mugello and is continuing development work that could make Quartararo and Rins smile again.
At Yamaha they have clear ideas about what doesn’t work on the M1, at least this has emerged in the latest outings on the track. The confusion that limited Fabio Quartararo last year seems to have been cleared up. The brand of the three tuning forks intends to homologate a new aerodynamic package ahead of next weekend’s MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix.
This would be an evolution of what was seen in the official tests, which took place on the Jerez de la Frontera track, which would have satisfied the riders. The Iwata company’s problem was also that of not having a satellite team that could test the new updates.
Confirmation also came from team director Massimo Meregalli, who in the presentation press release of the Barcelona weekend spoke about the technical innovations that will be seen on the M1.
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“The next two weeks will be very important, with the Catalan GP and the Italian GP back-to-back – announced Meregalli a Motorsport.com – In Barcelona we will put some of the results of the private test into practice that we did last week at Mugello. Based on the positive data, we will most likely homologate the second aerodynamic package“.
The Iwata company has strengthened itself with technicians of absolute caliber. Thanks to the complete package of concessions the brand is trying to get back on top. Quartararo’s mega performances are no longer enough.
There will be a further upgrade during the season, giving up one of the previous two, which could make the French champion smile again. Fresh from his renewal, El Diablo would like to return to fighting for victory or at least for the podium.
“After the private test in Mugello, we have chosen an aerodynamic version which we will test here this weekend. I’m curious to see what it will be like. We will certainly do our best, as always“, confirmed the 2021 world champion. For Rins it will be the home race and, after a difficult start to the season, there is the desire to score a good result. He was also, harshly, criticized by some top class senators.
Rins confirmed the progress: “We worked hard to try to make the most of the extra time on track that the private test at Mugell gave usor. This weekend we will have a new aerodynamic package available, the version I liked. So, all in all, I can’t wait to start racing in Montmeló“.
