Quartararo: “It will be imperative to take advantage of the concessions”

As the 2023 season ended, and the first tests for 2024 were in full swing, the MotoGP announced introduce a new system of manufacturer concessions, entered into force with immediate effect.

With more testing opportunities, and a choice of free circuit to perform them offered to lower-ranked manufacturers (rank calculated based on the number of available points scored) fabio quartararo is happy with the arrival of such a regulation, but points out that it is not enough to obtain advantages, it will be essential to know how to take advantage of them.

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“It's a good thing, I think we already know on which circuits we are going to carry out our tests, explained the Frenchman to the media present in Valencia. However, the most important thing will be to bring in new parts before these tests, because having more testing opportunities than the others is a good thing, but they must be exploited to the maximum. 

Concessions are a positive point, but using them effectively constitutes a huge workload that must be taken into account, He continues. Despite everything, it’s certain that it can be a real advantage for us if we make the most of it.”

More driving time will inevitably mean additional fatigue. “Physically it will be a little more complicated because the sequence will be more important given that we will carry out more tests, adds the 2021 world champion. This will especially be the case at Sepang where we will resume after a two-month break. »

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