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Why frustrating Friday won't derail MotoGP's main man at Brno

From MotoGP's star rookie in 2019, Fabio Quartararo is now the man to beat after his Jerez double. Struggles with an inconsistent rear tyre at Brno will pose a stern test of his credentials as title favourite, but his response so far shows he's up to the task

Fabio Quartararo led the first day of running at the Czech Grand Prix, which - on the surface - seems par for the course in the 2020 MotoGP season. After all, the 21-year-old Frenchman has drawn maximum points from the first two races, having started both from pole position.

But it wasn't exactly a smooth day for Quartararo. 'Il Diablo', as he is affectionately known, spent the day battling Yamaha's traditional demons at a Brno circuit lacking in grip compared to last year and compared to Jerez, where the Yamaha/Quartararo combination locked together in perfect harmony like Led Zeppelin's iconic rhythm section of John Paul Jones and John Bonham.

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Author Lewis Duncan

Lewis Duncan is Autosport's International Editor and primary motorcycle racing reporter. A motorsport fan from a young age, Lewis became interested in journalism when he won the star letter competition in the February 2012 issue of F1 Racing Magazine. A member of the Autosport Academy from 2017, Lewis became a freelance motorcycle racing correspondent for Autosport in 2019 before becoming a full-time staffer in 2020 as International Editor.

While MotoGP coverage is his priority, Lewis also covers World Superbikes and road racing across the Motorsport Network, and hosts the Tank Slappers Podcast. He has also occasionally commentated on 750 Motor Club meetings. Away from motorsport, Lewis is a keen record collector with a collection unashamedly largely featuring Iron Maiden and Rush and an avid guitar player.