Yamaha Prepares for Challenging Opening Day at Argentina MotoGP
Yamaha expects a challenging opening day at the Argentina MotoGP due to slippery track conditions. The team aims to improve performance, drawing on past successes at the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit. Team members Quartararo and Rins are focused on managing grip and performing well for fan enjoyment as the weekend progresses.
Yamaha anticipates a challenging opening day at the Argentina MotoGP due to slippery track conditions, while hoping for improvement as the weekend progresses. After finishing fifth in the constructors’ standings during the previous race in Thailand, Yamaha aims for better grip levels at the traditionally dusty Termas de Rio Hondo circuit, which has not hosted MotoGP since 2023.
Historically, Yamaha has performed well at this venue, celebrating victories with Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales in previous years. The team hopes to regain momentum as they work on improving their standings, having finished only eighth and fourth in the last two events.
Monster Yamaha team director Massimo Meregalli expressed optimism about returning to the Termas track, acknowledging the enthusiastic local fans. He noted, “We think Friday will be the most difficult day of this GP round as the track conditions will still be very ‘green’.”
Yamaha’s 2021 world champion Fabio Quartararo previously faced tough competition and aims to perform well despite the challenges. He commented, “We haven’t been at the Termas track in a while, so I’m sure the fans there are very happy that we’re back again.”
Teammate Alex Rins remains motivated despite a disappointing performance in Thailand. He is determined to focus on managing grip during Friday’s practice, stating, “On Friday we will need to focus on managing the grip because it will be low, but this will improve throughout the weekend.”
The opening practice session at Termas de Rio Hondo is scheduled to commence on Friday, marking the start of an exciting weekend for Yamaha and their competitors.
In summary, Yamaha is preparing for a challenging start to the Argentina MotoGP amid concerns about track conditions. With historical success at the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit, the team remains hopeful for improvements as the weekend progresses. Key riders Quartararo and Rins express motivation to perform well for their fans, while anticipating better grip as track conditions evolve. Opening practice will initiate this vital round of the championship on Friday.
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