During the preliminary press conference for the French Grand Prix which will take place on the Bugatti track at Le Mans this weekend, the local hero Johann Zarco lifted the veil on its future prospects for the next season. As the rumor announced from Losail, it is with Suzuki that the links are forged. And there will even be participation in the Suzuka 08:00!
Johann zarco in the Endurance Championship in July, this will be a reality with Suzuki and at Suzuka. A big gamble for the Moto2 World Champion who thus gives himself an additional handicap to retain his title in the category. Riding an unknown Suzuki GSX-R, within a crew to be defined, and on a demanding track which has injured more than one - ask Stoner victim last year of a great fall - the tricolor will also draw on its physical and mental reserves by imposing this additional deadline.
That said, it's for a good cause. Because Johann will be in Japan anyway to ride a Grand Prix GSX-RR for testing purposes: “ these are only tests which do not bode well for the future with Suzuki » specifies the current driver Ajo who never loses his caution. As for the 08h00 of Suzuka: “ I train with production motorcycles, so I won't be out of place I think. It will be a great experience ». Randy de Puniet, in his time, had this experience with the Hamamatsu factory.
