a frustrating season for Quartararo and Zarco, but reasons to hope for 2025

The Niçois' best result will therefore remain a sixth place in Malaysia. He still managed to obtain two fifth positions in Spain and Sepang during the sprint races. Quartararo finishes in 13th^e position in the world championship, his worst result in the premier category. Last season, he managed to secure three podiums to snatch 10^e world rank.

“The season was frustrating because we didn't make a podium but I see that the work is starting to pay off. I expected faster progress but I see that developments are coming little by little so it is positive and encouraging. I feel that we are going in the right direction,” explained Quartararo, who extended his contract for two seasons, until the end of 2026, with the Japanese manufacturer.

Zarco, the best Honda rider

After four seasons and 15 podiums, including a victory, with Ducati, Johann Zarco (34 years old) discovered Honda this year, the legendary Japanese brand which has however been in great difficulty for some time.

Within the LCR satellite team, the Avignonnais managed to be the best of the four Honda riders, notably ahead of the official bikes of the Spaniard Joan Mir and the Italian Luca Marini. “It was my goal so I'm satisfied, it's good to maintain importance with Honda and for the team,” underlined the double Moto2 world champion (2015, 2016).

Like Quartararo, the first two thirds of the season looked like a long way of the cross as his bike was light years away from his competitors. But the improvements made at the Misano tests in September worked well and allowed Zarco to have a great Asian tour. He finally managed to achieve two Top 10 finishes in Indonesia and Thailand.

Zarco, under contract until the end of 2025, would even see himself continued until 2027, when new technical regulations will come into force: “This is the objective because the tide could turn and Honda could return to the forefront. »