It was Lucio Cecchinello who recently revealed this, as the official MotoGP website shared. Contrary to appearances, the emerging story between Johann Zarco and LCR was not idyllic, especially at the start of the 2024 season. Indeed, the Team Principal reveals the existence of tensions between the two parties, when the Honda was stagnating even, regressed in terms of pure performance.
MotoGP: Zarco washes his dirty line with his family!
« The 2024 season has been difficult, especially at the start. Zarco, in the media, has always tried to behave positively. But inside the garage, I can tell you, there was sometimes tension! It's normal“, however explains Lucio. “The rider was fed up because we couldn't provide a better bike. We were at the bottom of the rankings. It was hard. But we continued to develop the bike, and Honda did an incredible job. At the end of the season we were happier because we got closer to the top 10. ”
This is what we call “washing our dirty laundry with the family”. An attitude that does credit to Johann, who remained very respectful towards Honda and LCR in front of the media. Where others would have broken down and taken advantage of the cameras to let loose…
On another note, Cecchinello also commented on the arrival of Aleix Espargaro as a development driver at Honda. Without mentioning his strained relations with Johann Zarco.
« I'm sure Aleix is an extremely experienced driver. What he has done in his career is remarkable. Until the last race, he continued to push. This is not always common. At the end of their career, many runners might say, “Why take a risk? I don't want to retire with an injury. But he didn't stop. He continued to push. It's remarkable. ”, declares the person concerned.
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Article published on 12/22/2024 at 5:50 a.m.
