The race weekend that should have been a crucial momentum for Izan Guevara turned into a nightmare at the Lusail International Circuit. The Pramac Yamaha rider had to swallow a bitter pill after suffering a major engine failure on lap 14 of the main race, forcing the championship contender to retire early.
The troubles for the Spanish rider actually began during qualifying. Due to a slow-riding incident on the racing line during Q2, he was handed a three-place grid penalty, forcing him to start the race from tenth position. That setback was compounded by a lack of competitive top-speed performance since the start of the weekend, making it difficult for the rider to match the pace of his main rivals.
Pramac Team Manager Alex De Angelis could not hide his disappointment upon seeing his rider's bike stall on the side of the track. "Seeing Izan slow down at the side of the track was a terrible moment," De Angelis expressed to the media.
"Unfortunately, a technical problem ended his race, and that was the last thing we needed. In the heat of the championship battle, losing points for reasons like this is extremely disappointing," he added.
De Angelis stressed that this power deficit issue had been lingering within the team for quite some time. Based on telemetry data analysis, the performance drop was already visible on the straight sections before the engine finally gave out completely and lost gear-shifting capabilities. The team management stated that they had reported the power shortage to the relevant authorities since Friday, but a thorough investigation is still required.
"The data showed he was already losing ground on the straights before the bike finally stalled, and he was no longer able to change gears. We have been struggling with a lack of engine power since the last Grand Prix, and we need clear answers," the former rider stated.
Furthermore, De Angelis demanded total clarity from official engine supplier Triumph to ensure no repetition during the final two rounds of the season in Portimao and Valencia. On the other hand, he praised his rider for maintaining mental composure despite the tough situation.
"I want to congratulate Izan because even in such a difficult moment, he remained calm and professional. This problem was not caused by our team; we need the responsible parties to step up and take accountability," he concluded.
Fortunately for the Pramac camp, championship leader Manuel Gonzalez also struggled in Qatar, finishing no higher than sixth place. That result kept the damage relatively contained, leaving the two title rivals separated by just 13.5 points heading into the final two races of the season.
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