{"id":1902027,"date":"2026-04-24T17:54:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1902027"},"modified":"2026-04-24T17:54:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:54:32","slug":"fabio-quartararo-top-speed-the-least-of-yamahas-problems-at-spanish-motogp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1902027","title":{"rendered":"Fabio Quartararo: Top speed \u2018the least of Yamaha\u2019s problems\u2019 at Spanish MotoGP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305871_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Fabio Quartararo: Top speed \u2018the least of Yamaha\u2019s problems\u2019 at Spanish MotoGP<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Fabio Quartararo says Yamaha\u2019s lack of performance at the Spanish MotoGP is down to more than top speed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Alex Whitworth <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-25T04:47:52+00:00\">Updated: 25 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305871_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305871_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305871_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305871_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305871_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305871_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305871_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305871_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305871_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fabio Quartararo, 2026 MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix, media debrief. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Fabio Quartararo thinks that speed is not Yamaha\u2019s only problem at the Spanish MotoGP.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Quartararo was Yamaha\u2019s fastest rider on Friday in Jerez, but only 17th in the standings and over a second off the pace of Alex Marquez at a circuit where Quartararo was on pole 12 months ago.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Monster Energy Yamaha rider feels it\u2019s clear Yamaha is struggling, despite cooler temperatures (around 20C ambient in Practice) on Friday.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBeing a second off our best time means we\u2019re struggling,\u201d Fabio Quartararo said after Practice, as reported by GPOne.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut we have to get used to this situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cObviously, when we arrive at the track on Thursday, we want to be competitive and motivated to aim for a good result, but the truth is that we\u2019re far away.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added: \u201cThe temperature is cooler now than last year, so we should be faster. Instead, we\u2019re way off the pace.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-affd42f559ffb86df838be872693032233cfe00bf064a232c8d72a8fe4377a29\">  Spanish MotoGP, Jerez &#8211; Friday Practice Results   Trackhouse reacts to Ogura\u2019s Yamaha move, bad news for Bulega? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Yamaha, as usual, was down on top speed during practice, but Quartararo said the problems are much more wide ranging.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe need speed, but here in Jerez, that\u2019s the least of our problems,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cRight now, more than speed, we need a bike that turns, has grip, stops well, and gives us confidence in the front.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-3f69852c863310acbc9964e1c336f623683d89d7c1ef9e1d889e08467847f73a\">  Yamaha insists MotoGP rider changes not affecting motivation   Alex Rins confirms Yamaha MotoGP departure: \u201cIt\u2019s made me feel pretty bad\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThese are the things I\u2019ve been asking for since September. The fact is, we haven\u2019t found anything.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Quartararo\u2019s comments at the end of Friday came after Massimo Meregalli assured earlier in the day that motivation remains high at Yamaha despite the expected departure of the Frenchman at the end of this season and the confirmed one of Alex Rins.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Rins was over 0.2 seconds slower than his teammate on Friday in Jerez and the slowest of the Yamahas overall with the exception of Augusto Fernandez who is wildcarding this weekend.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our 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the Spanish MotoGP is down to more than top speed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Fabio Quartararo thinks that speed is not Yamaha\u2019s only problem at the Spanish MotoGP.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Quartararo was Yamaha\u2019s fastest rider on Friday in Jerez, but only 17th in the standings and over a second off the pace of Alex Marquez at a circuit where Quartararo was on pole 12 months ago.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Monster Energy Yamaha rider feels it\u2019s clear Yamaha is struggling, despite cooler temperatures (around 20C ambient in Practice) on Friday.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBeing a second off our best time means we\u2019re struggling,\u201d Fabio Quartararo said after Practice, as reported by GPOne.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut we have to get used to this situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cObviously, when we arrive at the track on Thursday, we want to be competitive and motivated to aim for a good result, but the truth is that we\u2019re far away.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added: \u201cThe temperature is cooler now than last year, so we should be faster. Instead, we\u2019re way off the pace.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-affd42f559ffb86df838be872693032233cfe00bf064a232c8d72a8fe4377a29\">  Spanish MotoGP, Jerez &#8211; Friday Practice Results   Trackhouse reacts to Ogura\u2019s Yamaha move, bad news for Bulega? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Yamaha, as usual, was down on top speed during practice, but Quartararo said the problems are much more wide ranging.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe need speed, but here in Jerez, that\u2019s the least of our problems,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cRight now, more than speed, we need a bike that turns, has grip, stops well, and gives us confidence in the front.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-3f69852c863310acbc9964e1c336f623683d89d7c1ef9e1d889e08467847f73a\">  Yamaha insists MotoGP rider changes not affecting motivation   Alex Rins confirms Yamaha MotoGP departure: \u201cIt\u2019s made me feel pretty bad\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThese are the things I\u2019ve been asking for since September. The fact is, we haven\u2019t found anything.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Quartararo\u2019s comments at the end of Friday came after Massimo Meregalli assured earlier in the day that motivation remains high at Yamaha despite the expected departure of the Frenchman at the end of this season and the confirmed one of Alex Rins.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Rins was over 0.2 seconds slower than his teammate on Friday in Jerez and the slowest of the Yamahas overall with the exception of Augusto Fernandez who is wildcarding this weekend.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Fabio Quartararo thinks that speed is not Yamaha\u2019s only problem at the Spanish MotoGP.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Quartararo was Yamaha\u2019s fastest rider on Friday in Jerez, but only 17th in the standings and over a second off the pace of Alex Marquez at a circuit where Quartararo was on pole 12 months ago.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Monster Energy Yamaha rider feels it\u2019s clear Yamaha is struggling, despite cooler temperatures (around 20C ambient in Practice) on Friday.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBeing a second off our best time means we\u2019re struggling,\u201d Fabio Quartararo said after Practice, as reported by GPOne.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut we have to get used to this situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cObviously, when we arrive at the track on Thursday, we want to be competitive and motivated to aim for a good result, but the truth is that we\u2019re far away.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added: \u201cThe temperature is cooler now than last year, so we should be faster. Instead, we\u2019re way off the pace.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-affd42f559ffb86df838be872693032233cfe00bf064a232c8d72a8fe4377a29\">  Spanish MotoGP, Jerez &#8211; Friday Practice Results   Trackhouse reacts to Ogura\u2019s Yamaha move, bad news for Bulega? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Yamaha, as usual, was down on top speed during practice, but Quartararo said the problems are much more wide ranging.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe need speed, but here in Jerez, that\u2019s the least of our problems,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cRight now, more than speed, we need a bike that turns, has grip, stops well, and gives us confidence in the front.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-3f69852c863310acbc9964e1c336f623683d89d7c1ef9e1d889e08467847f73a\">  Yamaha insists MotoGP rider changes not affecting motivation   Alex Rins confirms Yamaha MotoGP departure: \u201cIt\u2019s made me feel pretty bad\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThese are the things I\u2019ve been asking for since September. The fact is, we haven\u2019t found anything.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Quartararo\u2019s comments at the end of Friday came after Massimo Meregalli assured earlier in the day that motivation remains high at Yamaha despite the expected departure of the Frenchman at the end of this season and the confirmed one of Alex Rins.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Rins was over 0.2 seconds slower than his teammate on Friday in Jerez and the slowest of the Yamahas overall with the exception of Augusto Fernandez who is wildcarding this weekend.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1093423\/1\/fabio-quartararo-top-speed-least-yamahas-problems-spanish-motogp&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305871_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Fabio Quartararo: Top speed \u2018the least of Yamaha\u2019s problems\u2019 at Spanish MotoGP Fabio Quartararo says Yamaha\u2019s lack of performance at the Spanish MotoGP is down to more than top speed. 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