Fabio Quartararo cannot be satisfied after the first day of testing in Jerez. In the garage he had the prototype of the M1 2022, but it wasn’t what he was hoping for and he makes no bones about it. “I tried the same bike they brought to the Misano tests and then tried a few other things like a new swingarm and some new electronics. I know it’s just an initial development, but more work is needed to see clear improvements. “
The world champion is a little disappointed …
“I expected a little more, I hope you kept the best for Sepang – he defined – You will have three months to find the service we need. The M1 2021 is a great base, we just need top speed, we also have to improve our aerodynamics package. “
The first further development of Iwata’s 4-cylinder is certainly not enough …
“Jerez is a good track to test the chassis, not the engine, but here too you can feel the difference to the Ducati. You also have to be able to turn the bike better in slow corners, ”he concluded.
Morbidelli: “I still need a lot of rehabilitation, I can’t hold the right position on the bike”
Franco Morbidelli is not yet in line with his teammate, but there might be a reason. “I don’t have a lot of experience with the 2021 bike – he explained – Today I immediately felt the improvements and the good feeling in the saddle, so I’m happy with this first step forward. I’m confident for 2022, even if we have to see how much the Ducatis will improve. “
However, when we talk about speed, his thinking is completely in line with Fabio’s.
“I agree that we need strength and speed, they are trying to improve and they are working on it – he assured – Everyone knows our weak point, we hope for interesting progress, in my opinion we have already made small ones. “
Morbido also crashed at Turn 13 today and his physical condition is not yet perfect.
“In the left turns, I find it difficult to keep my body in the right position. That happened to me today: I was late entering the corner and braked too much, luckily it was just a slide – he said – my leg is still causing me problems, in the last three races I haven’t had time to rest, me I still struggle to bend it, to move on the saddle. It’s difficult for me to keep a constant pace because every lap is a bet, I don’t know how much that limits me in terms of performance, it definitely does a bit. However, we must not regard this as a handicap, but as an opportunity to find the best setup and still be fast, in Valencia and here I did it, so I’m happy with our work. After the tests, I’ll need a lot of rehabilitation because after Austin we reduced the intensity of these exercises to encourage athletic training. “
Franco’s last comment was about his new crew chief, Primmer.
“I get on very well with Patrick, it wasn’t clear that it was his first day. He already has everything under control and the day went smoothly, ”he concluded.