Based on its circuit layout, Mandalika shouꦕld provide Quartararo with a chance to reset following a poor start to his title defence nearly two weeks ago. 

The newly-built Indonesian track has much shorter straights compared to Qatar, whꦦile the French rider was also extremely quick during last month’s three-day test - finished runner-up to Pol Espargaro by just +0.014s. 

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The current world champion only managed ninth at the 2022 QatarGP after being beaten to the line by Pramac Ducati rider Johann 🐼Zarco, a result that was considerably worse than both his appearances at the Lusail International Circuit in 2021,   

"It was tough. I was expecting much more from QatarGP," said Quartararo when speaking ahead of this weekend. "It’s true that we didn’t have these three days of testing and in the end we were missing grip.&ไnbsp;

"In the race we tried something and the front pressure was wrong. It was quite ౠa difficult race, butಌ you always learn from your tough moments. 

"I feel like here w💦e know (the direction). We were fast in the 🅷test, although testing is totally different from racing. 

"So let’s see what we can achieve. What suit꧃s us better is to have s🐼horter straights."

Although Yamaha are said to be bringing new parts over the next few rounds in order to try and improve their top speeꦇd woes, Quartararo has heard nothing of the sort.  

Quartararo added: "Well the real Yamaha is the one you saw in Qatar. I mean I don’t think or have not heard about soꦆmething new, so this is the real Yamaha. 

"ꦏAbout the casin🍌g (new tyres for this weekend from Michelin) we have to wait and understand how we will go during this GP. 

"I think this is a casing from 2018 so I’ve never rode with this casing and it will 🧸be importa🦹nt to see how it goes for us. I’m ready to fight and will give my all."