A critical situation has hit Pramac Yamaha after Izan Guevara was forced to retire early during the Qatar Grand Prix. The technical failure of his Triumph-powered machine has significantly hindered his Moto2 title challenge, leaving him 13.5 points adrift of championship leader Manuel Gonzalez.
Team manager Alex de Angelis expressed deep disappointment regarding the failure. According to him, engine performance issues had been detected since the previous rounds. "Seeing Izan slowing down on the side of the track was a terrible moment. Unfortunately, a technical problem ended his race, and it was the last thing we needed in a championship fight," stated de Angelis.
Telemetry data revealed that Guevara was gradually losing ground on the straights before the bike eventually stopped, as he was no longer able to shift gears. The team confirmed they had expressed concerns regarding engine performance since Friday, yet they are still awaiting clear answers regarding the root cause of the component failure.
Guevara himself admitted to being extremely frustrated by the situation. For three consecutive race weekends—from the Red Bull Ring, Motegi, to Mandalika—he noted losing approximately five kilometers per hour compared to his rivals, even when riding in their slipstream. This handicap made it impossible to defend his position or fight competitively at the front.
The Pramac team is now demanding clear answers from the relevant parties, as they feel the loss of points was caused by factors beyond the control of the rider and technical crew. "We are not interested in pointing fingers, but we do need clear answers," de Angelis firmly concluded his statement in the Lusail paddock.
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