
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Complete Termas Sprint in P10 & P12

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins found it challenging to make strides in the 12-lap Gran Premio de Argentina Sprint. Still, pushing to the limit, they finished in 10th and 12th place respectively.
Termas de Río Hondo (Argentina), 15th March 2025
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo had a strong start to the Gran Premio de Argentina Sprint but was unable to benefit from it in the long run. He wrapped up the 12-lap challenge in 10th place. Though Álex Rins became stronger throughout the Sprint, he finished it in the same position he started from: 12th place.
Quartararo catapulted himself from seventh to fourth before entering the first corner. However, the position was short-lived as he soon got into a battle with Pedro Acosta and Johann Zarco. The Frenchman tried to keep a contingent of charging riders at bay and defended his sixth place like a lion. He was successful for three laps but ultimately had to let them pass one by one, circulating in tenth place on lap 8. He maintained the position all the way to the chequered flag, finishing 12.356s from first.
Rins, riding with a special helmet to show his appreciation to the Argentine fans, was keen to get a good result. He commenced the Sprint from P12 and gained a position in the opening sector. With a gap forming to the top 10, the Yamaha rider put his attention towards managing his pace. Though he was overtaken by Jack Miller on lap 6, he could stay with the fellow Yamaha rider. The Spaniard was inching closer in the final stages but came just short of putting in a move on the final lap. He crossed the finish line in 12th place, 15.298s from the winner.
Today's results see Quartararo stay in 13th place in the overall standings with 4 points. Rins is yet to score points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP remains in 11th place in the team championship with 4 points, and Yamaha holds 5th position in the constructor championship with 8 points.
The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team will be back in action tomorrow for Warm Up, held from 10:40-10:50 GMT-3, and the 25-lap Race, which starts at 15:00.
Quartararo catapulted himself from seventh to fourth before entering the first corner. However, the position was short-lived as he soon got into a battle with Pedro Acosta and Johann Zarco. The Frenchman tried to keep a contingent of charging riders at bay and defended his sixth place like a lion. He was successful for three laps but ultimately had to let them pass one by one, circulating in tenth place on lap 8. He maintained the position all the way to the chequered flag, finishing 12.356s from first.
Rins, riding with a special helmet to show his appreciation to the Argentine fans, was keen to get a good result. He commenced the Sprint from P12 and gained a position in the opening sector. With a gap forming to the top 10, the Yamaha rider put his attention towards managing his pace. Though he was overtaken by Jack Miller on lap 6, he could stay with the fellow Yamaha rider. The Spaniard was inching closer in the final stages but came just short of putting in a move on the final lap. He crossed the finish line in 12th place, 15.298s from the winner.
Today's results see Quartararo stay in 13th place in the overall standings with 4 points. Rins is yet to score points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP remains in 11th place in the team championship with 4 points, and Yamaha holds 5th position in the constructor championship with 8 points.
The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team will be back in action tomorrow for Warm Up, held from 10:40-10:50 GMT-3, and the 25-lap Race, which starts at 15:00.

Massimo Meregalli
Team Director, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP
Fabio Quartararo
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider
Álex Rins
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider
"I'm riding with a special helmet this weekend. I tried to find a good design to represent Argentina, and I'm happy that the local fans seem to like it."