Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP |News details:Drama-filled Hungarian GP Sprint for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP

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It was a Grand Prix of Hungary Saturday to forget for the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team. The opening lap of the 13-lap Sprint saw Fabio Quartararo crash in Turn 1, while shortly after Álex Rins was forced wide and rejoined the track in last place. The latter was able to continue his challenge and, despite a long-lap penalty, held P16 at the finish line.

Balaton Park Circuit (Hungary), 23rd August 2025

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Álex Rins took 16th place in the Grand Prix of Hungary Sprint despite several setbacks over the course of the 13 laps. Fabio Quartararo's efforts were cut short due to a crash in Turn 1 on the opening lap, resulting in an NC score.

Rins initially made up some positions on the opening lap, having started from P20. However, a crash from Johann Zarco and Enea Bastianini right in front of him forced the Yamaha man wide. Riding through the gravel, he rejoined in 18th place. He overtook Brad Binder on lap 3, and Pedro Acosta went wide on lap 6, allowing the number-42 rider into P16. But one lap later he was handed a long-lap penalty for taking a shortcut in T16. The Spaniard completed the penalty without losing a position and went on to push to the chequered flag, finishing 21.007s from first.

Quartararo was keen to make a good start from P6 on the grid, knowing that it would be hard to overtake at this narrow track. While trying to overtake Fabio Di Giannantonio in Turn 1, he was unable to get the bike stopped and ended up colliding with Bastianini. The resulting crash ended El Diablo's run early.

After today's results, Quartararo is in 10th place in the overall standings with 103 points, and Rins is now in 19th position with 42 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are 6th in the team championship with 145 points, and Yamaha is in 5th position in the constructor championship with 134 points.

On the Hungarian GP Sunday, the teammates will start the track action with the Warm Up held from 09:40-09:50 (GMT+2), followed by the 26-lap Race starting at 14:00.

In Sunday's Race, Quartararo will serve a long-lap penalty as Race Direction has judged him to have impeded several riders during today's incident in Turn 1.

Massimo Meregalli

Team Director, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP

"It was a disappointing Sprint for our team. Fabio did a great job in qualifying by taking sixth place on the grid, and we were hopeful for an interesting Sprint, but things soon took a turn for the worse. Fabio was unable to stop the bike on the dirt going into the tight first corner, and this caused contact between him and other riders. Luckily, he was able to walk away from the crash without any harm, but he was given a long-lap penalty for tomorrow’s Race. Álex' first lap was compromised due to a crash by two rivals right ahead of him, and a long-lap penalty meant additional loss of time. All in all, it was a day to forget. Luckily, we have another chance tomorrow."

Álex Rins

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider

"Luckily, I heard Bastianini in Turn 9. I picked up the bike and went straight. After that, I was in last place with a big gap to the rider ahead of me, so I tried to focus on my riding and on the bike. We are struggling a little bit all weekend. We're experiencing front vibrations, making it difficult to stop the bike. We need to keep working."

Fabio Quartararo

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider

"I was able to make a good lap in qualifying, the track had improved a bit, and many other riders in Q2 had a bad qualifying, so I'm in P6 on the grid, which is a good position to start from. For me, my braking point in Turn 1 was quite okay, but I was on the dirt on the right, and the bike started to slide. With Diggia closing, I had to completely release the brake to avoid taking him down. But then I had another problem, because I had more riders in front of me. Things like this can happen."