Fabio Quartararo thinks that speed is not Yamaha\u2019s only problem at the Spanish MotoGP.<\/p>\n
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
The Monster Energy Yamaha<\/a> rider feels it\u2019s clear Yamaha is struggling, despite cooler temperatures (around 20C ambient in Practice) on Friday.<\/p>\n \u201cBeing a second off our best time means we\u2019re struggling,\u201d Fabio Quartararo<\/a> said after Practice, as reported by GPOne.<\/p>\n \u201cBut we have to get used to this situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n \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 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 Yamaha, as usual, was down on top speed during practice, but Quartararo said the problems are much more wide ranging.<\/p>\n \u201cWe need speed, but here in Jerez, that\u2019s the least of our problems,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n \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 Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n \u201cThese are the things I\u2019ve been asking for since September. The fact is, we haven\u2019t found anything.\u201d<\/p>\n Quartararo\u2019s comments at the end of Friday came after Massimo Meregalli assured earlier in the day<\/a> 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n