Mixed Fortunes for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP in Hungarian GP Race
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Álex Rins pushed for points in today's Grand Prix of Hungary MotoGP Race, finishing in P13. Fabio Quartararo had a difficult day at the office, retiring from the 26-lap contest on lap 23.
GRAND PRIX OF HUNGARY
RACE
Balatonfőkajár (Hungary), 7th June 2026
13th
Á. Rins +29.207 / 26 LAPS
NC
F. Quartararo 23 / 26 LAPS
Pushing all the way in the 26-lap Grand Prix of Hungary MotoGP Race, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Álex Rins rode from P20 on the grid to P13 at the finish line. It was a day to forget for teammate Fabio Quartararo, who retired from the race with 4 laps to go.
Starting from P20, Rins emerged in P14 from a multi-rider pile-up in Turn 1. Overtaking his teammate on lap 9 and with Joan Mir crashing on lap 15, the number 42 rider was circulating in P12. The Spaniard focused on his rhythm and defending his position but was pipped at the post by Fabio Di Giannantonio. Rins finished in P13, 29.207s from first.
Quartararo commenced from P15 and moved up as high as P6 after the multi-rider-crash chaos in Turn 1. However, he couldn't successfully defend his position and gradually dropped down the order due to an issue with the rear. He battled with Franco Mobidelli on lap 19 to keep hold of P13. However, El Diablo was given two separate long-lap penalties for taking short-cuts. After completing them he opted to retire from the race.
Today's results see Quartararo keep 15th place in the championship standings with 37 points and Rins stays in 19th with 12 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are in 10th position in the team classifications with 49 points, and Yamaha is 5th in the constructor rankings with 49 points.
The team will be back in action in two weeks' time at the Automotodrom Brno for the Grand Prix of Czechia, held from 19-21 June.
MASSIMO MEREGALLI Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team Director
"It was a tough Grand Prix for us overall. Álex avoided the chaos at the start and that moved him up the order. It was a long race for him, but he did feel more comfortable with the bike than yesterday. It was a disappointing race for Fabio. He made a strong start and initially capitalised on the Turn 1 incident, but he struggled to maintain his position due to an issue with the rear impacting his performance. We expect that the sensations he felt may have been caused by the medium rear tyre that, due to today's track conditions and circumstances, did not suit our bike. It caused him to get two long lap penalties and ultimately led to the decision to retire from the race."
ÁLEX RINS Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider
"I did a great start – the same as yesterday – but as soon as I saw the bike of Jorge [Martin] starting to move, I tried to reduce the speed a bit more. I couldn't do so much because there were some guys around me. It was a long race but, in general, I made a step forward compared to yesterday."
FABIO QUARTARARO Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider
"Because of what happened in Turn 1, I was just behind Jack [Miller] and the position was not bad. But straight away I felt that something was wrong with the rear. I kept trying, but I was losing positions. I was going wide and to the gravel a few times. The team is looking into what happened."
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team Director