Blaž Štremfelj
Vinales was the fastest among them after testing during the day three chassis versions, he also worked hard on his racing style, and the team has dedicated itself to improving speed in conditions where they have had in previous seasons most problems.
However, since the track was in Qatar after four days of testing it is well lined with rubber, which increases grip, it is difficult to be sure whether Yamaha solved the problems, but the Spaniard thinks it's a good sign that he drove fast laps with worn rubber.
"We focused a lot on driving with little traction, which was a little harder, because the track offers a lot of that," Vinales explained. “It’s hard to say if we’re prepared for conditions with little grip, as you’ve been driving very fast times. Nevertheless, I have a good feeling on the engine, which is the most important thing, and the laps on the worn tire were good all the time. It will probably be different in the race, but we are optimistic because we think our engine is ready for the race. ”
Vinales' teammate fabio quartararo he also found a better feeling, although some innovations on the motorcycle did not suit him. The Frenchman said on Wednesday that he was concerned about the ability to overtake Yamaha, unlike Vinalesa however, he expects worse form when the caravan MotoGP after two races in Qatar she traveled to Portimao, where the asphalt base is more slippery.
"Even though we tried a lot of things that didn't suit me, our pace was good," he said Vinales. “I wasn’t happy with the feeling, but the times were good. It will definitely be a bit different in the race, as the current conditions on the track are completely different than they will be in the race - the level of grip is amazing. There is a lot of rubber on the track now, which makes us have much better conditions than they will be in the race. The engine is also very good because of the grip, but I think we will have problems already in Portimao, and on other tracks with little grip.
It is not uncommon for three Yamahas to be on top of the tests. We know that we are always fast in tests, as well as in qualifications. I've been overconfident after the tests for the last two years, so this year I don't think we should be too happy with our form before the races. "
