Fabio Quartararo wades into Francesco Bagnaia's struggles: 'I'd be furious'

Fabio Quartararo says there’s no direct parallel between his situation and Francesco Bagnaia’s slump, arguing that comparison breaks down because Bagnaia’s situation involves winning by his teammate. Quartararo, nicknamed “El Diablo,” is 15th in the standings and has not reached the podium this season; his last top-three finish came at Jerez last year. Bagnaia is ninth overall, with four consecutive podiums, and will change teams next season after two titles and 31 victories with Ducati. Quartararo will leave Yamaha after eight years to spearhead Honda’s project. Quartararo noted tensions with Yamaha after repeated criticisms of the M1’s feel—whether the prior inline-four or the newer V4—and after Yamaha declined to let him join a Red Bull Ring test where 2027 Pirelli tires would be used. He also suggested he’d feel furious if his teammate were winning while he wasn’t.