What looked like a promising finish to a chaotic Catalan Grand Prix ended in frustration for Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP. Both Jack Miller and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu crossed the line inside the points, but post‑race tire pressure infringements saw them penalized with 16‑second time drops. Miller was reclassified in P15, salvaging a single championship point, while Razgatlıoğlu fell outside the points.
The penalties overshadowed what had been an encouraging weekend for the Yamaha YZR‑M1 package, which showed flashes of pace and competitiveness despite the demanding Circuit de Barcelona‑Catalunya. The race itself was already marred by multiple red flags and serious incidents, creating an emotional atmosphere across the paddock.
Team Director Gino Borsoi admitted the outcome was hard to accept: “This was a very complicated race, but honestly the most important thing is that both Álex Márquez and Johann Zarco are relatively okay. As for the sporting result, it is a pity because we lost several important points due to the tire pressure regulation. After everything that happened during the race, I personally struggle to see much sense in applying this rule in these kinds of situations. But now we simply need to move forward and focus on tomorrow’s test.”
Miller echoed the disappointment but highlighted the team’s effort: “It was one of those days. We were conservative with tyre management, but in the shorter race we lacked acceleration on corner exit.
The biggest issue remains drive when picking the bike up — it makes it hard to attack or defend. Still, our thoughts are with Álex Márquez and Johann Zarco after today’s incidents.”
Razgatlıoğlu also reflected on the emotional toll: “First of all, I am really sad for Álex Márquez and Johann Zarco because they both had very big crashes today. When something like that happens, it is not easy to fully focus again. As for my race, honestly the result is not positive because I am trying my maximum but at the moment this is where we are. 
On tracks with very low grip like Barcelona, we still struggle a lot, especially with turning and rear grip. Tomorrow’s test will be very important for us.”
The team now stays in Barcelona for a crucial day of testing, determined to turn lessons from a difficult weekend into progress for the Yamaha project.