Blaž Štremfelj
Races in Qatar were undoubtedly promising for both factory racers. He won the first race Maverick Vinalesand another fabio quartararo. They are not only impressed by the victories, but also by the way the racers got to them. In previous seasons, when Yamaha it came to victory as a rule if the two racers took the lead from the very beginning and dictated their rhythm, as the engine was not fast enough to follow the other teams.
It’s a little different this season, as both racers started the race a little worse and later progressed to the top spot. Vinales broke through from sixth place, and his teammate even from ninth place.
She will have to have her strength Yamaha show on other routes and in different weather conditions, which has been a minor problem in previous seasons. Let’s remember - last year’s season also started dreamily for Yamaha, as they achieved two victories in the first two races, and then gave up in the continuation of the championship. Whether this will be the case again this year will be seen at the next race in Portugal Portimão.
“We will see where we are in Portimao. This will be the moment when we see the potential of our engine for the season. Right now, overtaking is much better than last year because I feel the limit and know where I can go. Last year I won the first two races in Jerez, the second with an eight-second advantage in one phase of the race. So, step by step. We have raced twice on the same track in Qatar, so I feel confident. It seems to me that we can be fast everywhere, but I don't want to tell you yes and then no, ” he concluded French.
