RiderTua.com – Johann Zarco is introducing his newest RC213V. At the Qatar GP he finished as the best Honda rider, gathering information during the race.
As the best Honda rider at the finish line at the Qatar GP. Johann Zarco in the first race with HRC and the LCR team has achieved unexpected results considering the current situation of the gold wings team in MotoGP. After doing a sprint race on Saturday without points, on Sunday Zarco and Joan Mir actually succeeded, the French rider even got the small satisfaction of being the best in the race by successfully overtaking Joan Mir from Repsol Honda. Apart from finishing second among Japanese manufacturers (Yamaha-Honda). The situation is not simple, but the French rider has shown that he has patience and tenacity, a way to deal with Honda’s current condition.
Johann Zarco Best Honda Rider in Qatar
Like when he was still at Ducati. Johann Zarco even almost acted as a test rider several times during official tests, thus providing valuable information for the development of Ducati. An ability that has also been recognized several times by Ducati’s top management. His arrival at Honda proved crucial for the brand looking to make a comeback in MotoGP. Johann Zarco also played a role in the long Qatar GP race. Zarco managed to keep the pace until the end as he only felt a few minor vibrations on the bike compared to Saturday. This way he can try several things, he said..
The race result is clearly not very good, but at least Zarco has started something, Honda still has a long way to go… “I finished but with less grip and acceleration in some places, I couldn’t do much more,” said Zarco.
However, what seems increasingly clear is that the main MotoGP class is split into two. European brands are flying, while Japanese manufacturers are suffering. “In the back row there is the championship between Japanese brands… But Vinales is in front of us. I wanted to follow him, but in a short time the temperature dropped below 1:53 and it was no longer possible,” said Johann Zarco.
The situation is not encouraging, but the French rider from LCR prefers to think positively. Being able to finish the race made Zarco discover many things. “We are gathering good information, we need to be patient… Satisfying, always makes us feel good. Mission accomplished, now let’s move (Portugal),” he stressed.
However… Zarco can still feel satisfied in the Qatar race, because he was able to finish as the best Honda rider and has got 4 points (P-12).. not bad.
