RiderTua.com – Johann Zarco’s experience, who has raced at Yamaha, KTM and even briefly at LCR-Honda, is very useful for Honda at the moment. Moreover, Zarco’s duties are similar to those at Pramac, where he also took part in developing bikes (development rider) , because Pramac is Ducati’s junior team so new parts are also accepted by the Lenovo team… So it’s not surprising that Zarco is the most prepared among the other riders at HRC at the moment with all his knowledge… Then why did Honda choose Luca Marini? the information is that Zarco rejected Repsol because he was only offered a 1 year contract..
Johann Zarco is the most prepared rider at Honda
In this difficult phase, veteran French rider Johann Zarco played an important role, bringing with him a wealth of valuable experience from Ducati and in the first race at Losail he was able to keep up with Maverick Vinales‘ Aprilia RS-GP bike. The data collected will be used to take other steps. “The big change for Honda compared to the previous year is that there is no big leader in the factory team. I don’t want to say that I am the leader, but we are very similar and this is useful for both teams to get maximum development. We understand that in the past having Marc can save any problems, but maybe they are too focused on it… We have some leeway (concessions), so more tests and more spare parts to bring and this will be useful.”
Honda’s tough challenge…
After the Marc Marquez era ended, Honda faced a new challenge in looking for a leader or main rider who could become the team leader or captain. Previously, Honda’s weaknesses could be covered by Marquez’s extraordinary talent. However, after suffering a serious injury, Honda lost their “protector” and saw a lack of performance in Marquez’s absence. This is due to Honda’s too big focus on Marquez.
Currently, Honda is relying on concessions that give them leeway for unlimited testing and continuous development during the season. The experience of Johann Zarco, a veteran rider who has previously raced for Yamaha, KTM, and even joined LCR-Honda, is very valuable for Honda in facing this difficult phase. Zarco brings a wealth of experience from Ducati and in the first race at Losail, he was even able to keep up with the Aprilia RS-GP bike ridden by Maverick Vinales. The data collected from Zarco’s experience will be used to take next steps.
The big change that occurred for Honda compared to the previous year was the absence of a big leader in the factory team. Although Zarco does not claim to be a leader, he has an important role in the team and has a semblance of a leader’s position. This is very useful for both teams to achieve maximum development. They realize that in the past, Marquez’s presence could save them any problems they faced, but it may have made them too dependent on Marquez. With the concessions, Honda can carry out more tests and bring in more spare parts that are useful in developing their bike.
