“Even better than a victory”: Fabio Quartararo did not compete with Marc Marquez to win the Grand Prix of the Americas on Sunday, but the Frenchman, second, secured his first chance to clinch the MotoGP title in the next round, on October 24, in Misano.
The Yamaha rider is now 52 points ahead in the championship over his runner-up Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati), third in Austin (Texas) and the last to be able to prevent the crowning of El Diablo.
P✌🏼 for today’s race! Let’s fight during this 20 laps 🤙🏼🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/ckcZDTXmiS
– Fabio Quartararo (@ FabioQ20) October 3, 2021
Next step, Misano
With three rounds still to go (each worth 25 points for the winner), he will therefore have a first opportunity to afford his first title in the premier category – the first also for a Frenchman – at the next event in Misano in Italy October 24.
“It’s so good!” Quartararo echoed after the race. Physically, it was very hard but it’s great to see our result and to be in front of Pecco (Bagnaia). I am so happy to have increased my advantage! “.