2023-09-30 08:41:25
Johann Zarco (Pramac, 5th in the sprint won by Jorge Martin): “It was a great race. The first corner went very well, I had the advantage of being on the outside, I was able to gain speed and gain places. Then the pace was very, very good. When I got to 5th by overtaking Marquez and Bezzecchi, I pushed a lot to let them go a little and avoid an attack. That’s a good 5th place from 10th. In a sprint, I didn’t think I might play the first five positions. Tomorrow (Sunday at the Grand Prix), things will go a little slower. To see if I can leave as well. If we all choose the soft tire, perhaps there is an advantage to be found at the halfway mark. »
Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha, 15th in the sprint): “At the start, I wanted to go to the inside and there was someone. It was not the right decision, and more of a mistake on my part. But then we mightn’t even try to overtake, it’s really frustrating. This is our current potential. We lack power, aerodynamic downforce, ease of taking turns. (On his qualification) If you really want to go to Q2, you have to brake beyond the limit, and that’s how you make mistakes (he had a lap canceled for exceeding the track limits in Q1). »
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