Based on its circuit layout, Mandalika should provide Quartararo with a chance to reset following a poor start to his title defence nearly two weeks ago.  The newly-built Indonesian track has much shorter straights compared to Qatar, while the French rider was also extremely quick during last month’s three-day test - finished runner-up to Pol Espargaro by just +0.014s.  The current world champion only managed ninth at the 2022 QatarGP after being beaten to the line by Pramac Ducati rider Johann Zarco, a result that was considerably worse than both his appearances at the Lusail International Circuit in 2021,    "It was tough. I was expecting much more from QatarGP," said...
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