In 2024, Johann Zarco established himself as Honda's best rider overall, surpassing veteran teammate Takaaki Nakagami and factory riders Joan Mir and Luca Marini. But what is the secret behind this remarkable performance? Lucio Cecchinello, boss of the LCR Honda satellite team, gave his explanations.
In 2024, and despite a Motorcycle in difficulty, Johann Zarco was able to stand out thanks to a unique approach, as explained by Lucio Cecchinelloboss of the LCR Honda team.
Cecchinello attributes the success of
Zarco to his exceptional understanding of the RC213V. “ I think the credit goes not to the team, but to Johann Zarco, who knew how to interpret this Honda “, says the Italian in an interview with GPOne. This ability to interpret is what sets the French driver apart, allowing him to outperform drivers with more experience or opportunities within the factory team.
« Johann Zarco is very efficient in corner exits, even if he sacrifices the braking phase a little »
The boss of LCR revealed that Zarco does not rely on the same strengths as his teammates. “ We previously worked with him when he replaced Nakagami in 2019, and
we appreciated his driving technique. It is very effective when exiting corners, even if it sacrifices the braking phase a little. » Unlike
Mir or Mariniwho excel in hard braking, Zarco gains in acceleration what it loses when entering curves.
Cecchinello continues: “ if we look at the data, Johann doesn't have as effective braking as Marini and Mir, but he exits the corners a little better. It gains more in acceleration than it loses in braking. »
Johann Zarco demonstrated that, even with a difficult bike, a thoughtful technical approach can make all the difference. His performance highlights not only his talent, but also his ability to adapt and analyze, essential qualities in an ultra-competitive MotoGP. For
Hondathe approach of Zarco
could well be the key to progress in the seasons to come.
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