The 2025 Spanish MotoGP at Jerez saw Fabio Quartararo showcase his skill and resilience, bouncing back from a late-session crash to secure a crucial Q2 spot. Starting the weekend strong with a third-place finish in FP1, Quartararo quickly moved to the top of the timesheets during the afternoon session. However, a mishap at the final corner, while pushing for an even faster lap, disrupted his progress, dropping him down to tenth place.

Despite the setback, Quartararo's determination shone through. With yellow flags threatening to relegate him to Qualifying 1, the Frenchman delivered a stunning 1m 36.419s lap with just two minutes remaining, securing his place in Q2 and showcasing his exceptional speed and composure under pressure.

Monster Yamaha team director Massimo Meregalli expressed his confidence in Quartararo's performance: "It was an eventful day," he said. "Fabio is clearly strong this weekend, and it especially showed during the Practice session, which he led for a long time." The team's assessment points to a strong overall performance, highlighting Quartararo's pace and potential.

Quartararo himself echoed the team's optimism: "The pace was good," he confirmed. "Unfortunately, I had the crash during my first real time attack, but it was still a positive day. I have confidence, especially on the front – the feeling is incredible. But when you push too much, you find the limit, like in the last corner." His comments suggest a cautious optimism, acknowledging the need for fine-tuning, especially concerning grip management on race day.

While the 2021 world champion appears poised for a strong showing in qualifying and the Sprint race, potentially challenging for the top spot among non-Ducati riders, he remains focused on addressing certain issues before Sunday's race. "Today we were fast, but we need to understand why we sometimes lose so much grip on a Sunday [after the Moto2 race]," he noted, hinting at the need for strategic adjustments to maximize performance.

In contrast to Quartararo's strong showing, his teammate Alex Rins faced a tougher day. While he started in the top ten in FP1, yellow flags hampered his progress, leaving him in 15th overall and requiring a Q1 performance to reach the next stage of qualifying. Rins cited challenges with finding clean laps and areas for improvement in hard braking.

Overall, Yamaha leaves Jerez with a positive outlook thanks to Quartararo's remarkable comeback and speed. The focus now shifts to analyzing the data, resolving the grip issues, and aiming for a strong podium finish on Sunday.