Until last year, Johann Zarco was firmly anchored in the Ducati universe in MotoGP, joining the manufacturer’s satellite teams in 2020 after a disappointing experience with Red Bull KTM. Despite having one of the most competitive bikes, the Frenchman decided to change course by moving to LCR Honda, a manufacturer plagued by persistent difficulties with an underperforming machine.
In 2023, the situation had not improved for
Hondaand even Marc Marquezlong-time loyal to the Japanese brand, decided to leave the team to join Gresini looking for better results. However, for
Zarcothis change was more than a necessity, it was an opportunity to redefine his career.
« I had good times with Ducati, but this chapter is already written. Continuing with Ducati would have been an end to my career that would have come sooner than I really wanted. “, told Zarco on the GPOne.com website.
Johann Zarco : « I took a small step back, but I hope it will allow me to accomplish great things in the future »
The choice of Zarco to join
LCR Honda, despite the challenges, was strategic. He knew that leaving MotoGP, even for an exceptional season elsewhere, would have made his return to the grid difficult. “ If I had left MotoGPeven if I had found something and had a great 2024 season, it would have been difficult to return. So I took a small step back, but I hope it will allow me to accomplish great things in the future. “, he added.
Zarco now hopes that this bold move towards LCR Honda will bear fruit. His determination to overcome obstacles and prove his worth on a less competitive bike shows his resilience and ambition to succeed in an environment where many have failed. By doing everything possible to adapt and get the most out of each race, Zarco is ready to rewrite his history in MotoGP, aspiring to new heights and a brilliant end to his career.
