France’s Fabio Quartararo, riding the Yamaha YZR-M1, was at the forefront of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship and held the status of defending champion in the category. He spoke about his strong feelings from the previous season, expressing confidence in the team’s direction and his own form as the campaign progressed.
He noted that in the second race of the prior year, despite a seventh-place finish, the feeling on the bike remained positive. He acknowledged challenges with overtaking on the track but believed the circuit could suit the team better with some adjustments to the setup. A few weather conditions and track dynamics had influenced performance, yet he remained optimistic about finding the right balance to maximize pace and competitive edge.
Regarding the latest evolution of the Austrian circuit, Quartararo suggested that the changes would not negatively affect racing. He anticipated improvements in cornering speed and overall safety, and he felt the updated configuration could benefit both rider and machine by enabling smoother, more controlled riding at higher speeds.
Speaking about the ongoing push to maximize results, the rider expressed determination to keep pressing Yamaha to deliver stronger performance. He emphasized personal growth and a steady progression through the season, hoping to translate that improvement into stronger finishes as the year advanced.
The schedules for the MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix 2022:
Friday, August 19 (Spanish Peninsula Time)
- 9:00 – 9:40 FP1 Moto3
- 9:55 – 10:40 FP1 MotoGP
- 10:55-11:35 FP1 Moto2
- 13:15-13:55 FP2 Moto3
- 14:10-14:55 FP2 MotoGP
- 15:10-15:50 FP2 Moto2
Saturday, August 20
- 9:00-9:40 FP3 Moto3
- 9:55-10:40 FP3 MotoGP
- 10:55-11:35 FP3 Moto2
- 12:35-12:50 Q1 Moto3
- 13:00-13:15 Q2 Moto3
- 13:30-14:00 FP4 MotoGP
- 14:10-14:25 Q1 MotoGP
- 14:35-14:50 2nd Quarter MotoGP
- 15:10-15:25 Q1 Moto2
- 15:35-15:50 Q2 Moto2
Sunday, August 21:
- 9:00-9:10 Moto3 Warmup
- 9:20-9:30 Warm-up in MotoGP
- 9:40-10:00 Moto2 Warmup
- 11:00 Moto3 Race
- 12:20 Moto2 Race
- 14:00 MotoGP Race