Ciabatti is referring to Yamaha’s tricky start to 2023, with Fabio Quartararo and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™ teammate Franco Morbidelli currently P9 and P13 in the World Championship respectively. Contrastingly, Martin sits P4 after his double Le Mans rostrum, one place ahead of teammate Johann Zarco and only 14 points off current leader Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), with another Ducati in the form of Marco Bezzecchi (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) in second after his French GP victory.