Three years ago, Fabio Quartararo missed out on a potential victory at the Spanish Grand Prix due to arm pump, a condition that causes muscles to swell and restrict blood flow. Despite undergoing surgery, the issue resurfaced for Quartararo and his teammate Alex Rins at Jerez, albeit to a lesser extent. Both riders blamed the Yamaha bike for their struggles. Quartararo managed to secure a podium finish in a chaotic sprint race, but a post-race penalty erased his achievement. In the main race, Quartararo finished 15th, while Rins came in 13th, with both riders citing arm pump as a hindrance. They expressed frustration with the Yamaha’s lack of competitiveness and difficulty in maneuvering the bike. Quartararo mentioned that the arm pump had been a recurring problem throughout the season, while Rins revealed that he had been dealing with it since the first race in Qatar. Despite their efforts to compensate for the bike’s shortcomings, both riders found it challenging to perform at their best. Quartararo acknowledged that changes made to the bike prior to the race may have worsened his arm problem. Overall, both riders agreed that the Yamaha’s turning capabilities were a significant issue that needed to be addressed. After the race, they participated in a test day to try out new components and configurations, but the turning problem remained unresolved.
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