Fabio Quartararo publicly acknowledged the difficulty of seeing himself so far from the podium after having fought for victories and won the World Champion title. The French rider, with rare frankness, commented that accepting this reality is not easy, especially when he feels that the only limit is his bike.
‘When you know you are capable of fighting for victory, or at least for the podium, and that your limit is the bike, it is not easy to admit it. You blame everyone. When that happens to me, I think of 2019 and the fact that, if Yamaha had not given me the opportunity to enter MotoGP, perhaps I would never have had that chance. I also learned to control anger and frustration,’ he confessed to GP Racing.
The rider attributed part of his evolution to a change in mentality, which allowed him to set more realistic goals and improve communication with the team. This new approach has been decisive in overcoming moments of adversity and creating a more productive work environment.
‘El Diablo’, as he is known, made it clear that he has a non-negotiable goal for the future: ‘I have two seasons ahead with Yamaha, perhaps the two most important of my career, and I am determined to help them return to the best level. That is a real motivation. After that, I will no longer have time to waste and I will go wherever is best for me,’ he stated, showing his determination to return to victories.
This revelation highlights not only the rider’s journey, but also the importance of knowing how to learn from mistakes and transform adversity into fuel for overcoming challenges.