Quartararo shuns number one plate for MotoGP title defence

The Yamaha rider made history in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix two weeks ago when he became France’s first MotoGP world champion after finishing the Misano race fourth while main rival Francesco Bagnaia crashed out of the lead late on.

The 22-year-old also ended a drought for Yamaha dating back to 2015 when Jorge Lorenzo won the last of his three world titles.

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