By placing fourth, just 81 thousandths behind the best time on Friday in Brno, Johann Zarco impressed on the handlebars of his Ducati GP19. He is, by far, the best driver of the Italian brand, seeming to play both the track conditions denounced by all the protagonists, and the Michelin tires which give headaches to the official residents dressed in red. The Frenchman explained his journey which led him to this convincing result. But he also added something that perhaps makes the difference...
John Zarco carried out on a Friday at Brno studious which led him to get a very good grade when he handed in his paper. Fourth time with a Ducati GP19, the Frenchman perfected a tricolor table since, in the first four of the ranking, we found a leader fabio quartararo, then a third rolling for the compatriots of Tech3, and, therefore, the double Moto2 World Champion.
His expertise in tires and his thoughtful and methodical progression have allowed him to get to this point. Certainly. But not only. There is also his relentless training on a Panigale V4S…And an inspiration that made him change his driving style.
A new driving style
He explains thus: “ I had a good training session with my Panigale V4S on the Alès circuit after the Jerez Grand Prix. I practiced sliding the rear wheel quickly when braking. Until now, I have always given up sliding in order to be able to turn better. But Marc Marquez is the master of this thing and with the Ducati this riding style is very effective ". The Frenchman therefore questions himself, and in a good way, with an encouraging result. There is no doubt that Ducati is watching this progression carefully…
