Johann Zarco got his Indonesian weekend off to a good start at the Mandalika International Circuit, finishing Friday in 11th position. The LCR CASTROL Honda Team rider started with a positive feeling after a strong performance in the first sessions. Ranked 5th during free practice 1, he managed to stay in the top 11 during practice. With just one place, he had his place guaranteed in Q2, but he will have to go through Q1…
Johann Zarco and his team were able to test new components provided by
HRCwhich made it possible to make significant improvements to his machine. These changes seem to be paying off, as he achieved some of his goals for the day and is optimistic for the rest of the weekend.
The Frenchman expressed his satisfaction at the end of the day: “
it was a positive day for us; we did not expect such a level of performance. We did much better than we had in mind ».
Johann Zarco: « I firmly believe that we can do a good job tomorrow in qualifying and the Sprint »
The Frenchman adds: “ after today’s feeling on the bike, we are working to adapt to new elements on the different circuits, but so far I have enjoyed the laps on the bike, and I firmly believe that we can do a good job tomorrow on qualifying and the Sprint. I am confident. »
Saturday’s qualifying will be crucial, as it will determine the starting positions for the Sprint, a race where
Zarco hope to shine. With this promising progress, the Frenchman seems ready to fight for a good result on this demanding track.
Mandalika.
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