Fabio Quartararo Praises Jack Miller's Fast Sachsenring Lap

**Fabio Quartararo** hailed Jack Miller’s blistering 20.2‑second practice lap at the Sachsenring on 18 July, saying he was “really amazed” by the Australian’s speed and hinting Yamaha must find more grip before qualifying.

During Friday’s free‑practice session at the German Grand Prix, Miller posted the fifth‑fastest time, edging past the title‑leading Aprilias. Quartararo, the second‑fastest Yamaha in 15th place, posted a 20.6‑second lap. He noted the four‑tenths gap and praised Miller’s performance, calling it a “really fast lap”.

Quartararo entered the weekend warning that traction and cornering would be decisive on the tight, twisty Sachsenring layout. His own time‑attack saw him slide from Turn 4 to Turn 7, losing grip and confidence. Miller’s lap, by contrast, demonstrated a setup that extracted maximum speed despite the circuit’s known V4 Yamaha weakness-engine power. Quartararo said the comparison would help Yamaha improve the bike’s handling for the upcoming qualifying sessions.

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Alex Rins, the other Yamaha teammates, struggled even more, finishing 19th and 20th respectively. Their positions underline the challenge the Yamaha package faces on this circuit, where the Aprilia’s straight‑line power seems to dominate. Quartararo’s candid remarks about his own slip highlight a broader issue the team must address.

The French rider will head into Qualifying 2 on Saturday with a clear target: close the four‑tenths gap to Miller and regain a competitive position. He hinted that the team will dissect Miller’s lap data to fine‑tune the Yamaha’s chassis and electronics. If they can solve the grip problem, Quartararo could still fight for a podium, despite the early practice setbacks.

Miller’s strong showing adds pressure on the Yamaha camp as the title‑leading Aprilias continue to dominate. Quartararo’s openness about his struggles signals a willingness to adapt, a trait that could prove decisive in the remaining rounds. Fans will be watching closely to see whether the Frenchman can turn a disappointing practice into a qualifying breakthrough.

The Sachsenring weekend remains a pivotal test for Yamaha’s development path, and Quartararo’s remarks set the narrative for a weekend that could reshape the MotoGP leaderboard.