Quartararo Tops Valencia MotoGP Test with Yamaha Despite Offseason Changes
valencia, Spain – November 18, 2024 - Fabio Quartararo set the fastest time during the MotoGP Valencia test session at 2:30 p.m. local time, clocking a 1:30.020 on a Yamaha,signaling a promising start to the offseason advancement period. The performance is notable as Quartararo navigates a period of meaningful change within the Yamaha factory team and the broader MotoGP landscape.
The Valencia test, the first major track action since the season finale, provides crucial data for teams preparing for the 2025 season. With rider lineups shifting and manufacturers refining their machines, these tests are vital for establishing a baseline and identifying areas for improvement before the new season begins. Quartararo’s leading time demonstrates Yamaha’s continued commitment to competitiveness, even as other manufacturers introduce substantial updates.
Here are the full results from the 2:30 p.m. session:
- Fabio Quartararo (F), Yamaha, 1:30.020 min
- Joan Mir (E), Honda, +0.141 sec
- Raul Fernandez (E),Aprilia,+0.204 sec
- Pedro Acosta (L), KTM, +0.403 sec
- Alex Marquez (E), Ducati, +0.414 sec
- Francesco Bagnaia (I), Ducati, +0.447 sec
- Luca Marini (I), Honda, +0.457 sec
- Johann Zarco (F), Honda, +0.467 sec
- Brad Binder (ZA), KTM, +0.480 sec
- Fabio Di Giannantonio (I),Ducati,+0.533 sec
- Maverick Vinales (E), KTM, +0.539 sec
- Fermin Aldeguer (E), Ducati, +0.539 sec
- Jorge Martin (E), Aprilia, +0.594 sec
- Enea Bastianini (I), KTM, +0.598 sec
- Marco Bezzecchi (I), Aprilia, +0.642 sec
- Alex Rins (E), Yamaha, +0.700 sec
- Ai Ogura (J),Aprilia,+0.733 sec
- Jack Miller (AUS), Yamaha, +1.249 sec
- Toprak Razgatlioglu (TR),Yamaha,+2.036 sec
- Nicolo Bulega (I), Ducati, +2.130 sec
- Diogo Moreira (BRA), Honda, +2.811 sec
- Celestino Vietti (I), ducati, +4.729 sec
