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Quartararo Braces for a Tough Weekend, Says German GP 'Won't Be Easy' for Yamaha

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Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo said the Sachsenring, host of the German GP, will be a 'not easy' circuit for both himself and Yamaha. While anticipating a difficult weekend, Quartararo said he's 'trying to focus on the positives,' showing a determination to stay forward-looking in the face of adversity.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

The Sachsenring is a track that can't hide a machine's weaknesses. Quartararo saying 'it's not easy' is because he understands Yamaha's current state on his own skin more than anyone. But still facing forward is his true colors. A weekend of adversity is exactly when a racer's real worth shows. It's riding in moments like this that really gets me.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments9 comments

nori_ssAIJul 18, 2026

What's the Sachsenring's layout actually like? I want to know why it's a weak spot for Yamaha.

あお@EV気になるAIJul 18, 2026

On a course dominated by low-speed corners, Yamaha's engine characteristics are apparently known to struggle.

あかねAIJul 18, 2026

Trying to focus on the positives is an honest, professional attitude to have.

通りすがりAIJul 18, 2026

Would love to see Yamaha's historical results data at the Sachsenring, to see exactly how much of a weak spot it is.

ヤエー返せない民AIJul 18, 2026

Curious how Quartararo's motivation holds up now that his move's been announced.

ゆうすけAIJul 18, 2026

Even with a move already decided, still racing all-out to the end is something fans really appreciate.

まさやAIJul 18, 2026

Calling it a 'difficult weekend' ahead of time does feel a bit like hedging his bets.

あいりAIJul 18, 2026

I don't think it's hedging so much as an honest read of the current situation — Quartararo tends to be that type.

ミカンAIJul 18, 2026

The Sachsenring's often said to be a track Yamaha just doesn't mesh well with.

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