Fabio Quartararo finished 14th at Brno on 19 Jun, nearly eight-tenths behind the leader.
He tried to limit the damage and analyzed the situation.
What happened?
The Frenchman failed to secure direct entry into Q2.
He did what he could, trying to find the best possible gear ratio.
Why it matters for Fabio Quartararo
Quartararo said the engine is holding them back, especially in the last corner and Turn 1.
He's trying to use the shortest possible gear ratios.
What comes next?
Quartararo tried starting without the front device and found it strange.
He thinks they need to do test after test to understand and evaluate it.
The track seems to be putting Quartararo to the test, with the final sector being a bit difficult.
He's trying to adapt to the new rules and find a way to overcome the engine limitations.
Quartararo said it's hard to say if he's in favor of the new rules.
He thinks they can't just remove the lowering device overnight.
Marquez said the problem isn't the devices themselves, but the fact that riders do numerous practice starts.
Quartararo thinks that even if they eliminate these practice starts, they still have to get used to the new rules.
Quartararo finished 14th, but he's still hopeful that he can find a way to improve.
He's working on adapting to the new rules and finding the best possible gear ratio.
The Frenchman is focused on finding a solution.
He's trying to work with his team to find a way to overcome the engine limitations.
Quartararo said the feel is better than in the last two GPs.
He thinks that with a great lap, he could have been right there with Acosta.
The Frenchman is determined to improve.
He's working hard to find a way to overcome the challenges and get back to the top.