Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo expressed that he would feel “furious” if he were consistently being outperformed by his MotoGP teammate, commenting on Pecco Bagnaia’s recent difficulties. Bagnaia, a two-time MotoGP world champion, arrives at the Austrian Grand Prix after experiencing three consecutive race retirements due to ongoing rear grip issues with his Ducati bike.
Meanwhile, Bagnaia’s teammate Marc Marquez has been performing strongly, claiming his fifth victory of the season despite not being fully fit, and currently leads the championship standings. At the Misano race, Bagnaia was caught on camera by DAZN suggesting that Ducati “won’t let me” switch to a more conventional bike setup. Bagnaia later criticized DAZN for broadcasting the clip, insisting his remarks had been taken out of context.
When asked whether he felt any resemblance between his own troubles at Yamaha and Bagnaia’s struggles this year, Quartararo responded: “No, because Marc is winning. If others like Alex [Rins], Jack [Miller], or Toprak [Razgatlioglu] were winning, then I would be in a negative situation myself.” He added that his view was based on his personal stance, saying, “If I were there and my teammate was winning, I would be angry and trying to figure out why I couldn’t do the same.”
Quartararo revealed he hadn’t seen the DAZN footage but emphasized that he handles any issues by speaking directly to Yamaha rather than sharing private concerns with other riders. “When I’m at home, I try to avoid anything related to motorcycles,” he said. “If I have something personal to address, I speak to my crew chief or Yamaha. There’s no reason to hide anything,” he explained, adding that negative moments often surface in the media more than the positive ones.
Recently, Quartararo admitted to letting his frustrations get the better of him publicly after telling French media that he would no longer assist Yamaha with bike development due to restrictions on testing Pirelli tyres after the Austrian GP. He has since acknowledged that his remarks might not have been well-considered.
Fan Take:
This tension between teammates and manufacturers brings an intriguing dynamic to the MotoGP season, highlighting how pressure and performance can strain even top-level partnerships. For racing fans, these developments add an extra layer of drama and may influence how teams manage rider support and bike development as the championship progresses.
Source: www.crash.net
