Technical Failure Ruins Quartararo’s Victory Chance at British MotoGP

Fabio Quartararo suffered a crushing blow at the British MotoGP after a ride height device failure snatched away what seemed to be a sure victory, as reported by AS.com.

The Monster Energy Yamaha rider was comfortably in the lead, holding a five-second advantage just a few laps into the race. The win would have marked his first MotoGP victory since the 2022 German Grand Prix.

“I never expected this to happen” — Quartararo devastated

“I never expected this to happen, having more than a two-second advantage after the second lap,” said Quartararo, who was visibly emotional after pulling off to the side of the track.

The 2021 World Champion sat quietly in the paddock area post-race — still wearing his helmet — illustrating the depth of his disappointment.

Yamaha’s mechanical issues continue to haunt championship hopes

This incident adds to a string of mechanical misfortunes for Yamaha in the 2025 season, raising concerns about their reliability heading into the second half of the championship.

Despite the setback, Quartararo remains one of the top contenders and will be looking to bounce back in the upcoming rounds.