MotoGP Italy Zarco: victory, if not points for the title

It's an ambitious Johann Zarco who arrives at Mugello. The manufacturer Ducati intends to make this track, which is its test track, its playground in order to experience an Italian Grand Prix which is national to it in the format of a triumphal march. Three GP21s will be in the running to play at the forefront, and the one that stands out will not necessarily be all red. At least that's what the Frenchman, third in the championship, points out, 12 points behind a fellow leader on a Yamaha...

Be a driver in the factory Ducati certainly has its prestige, but serving within the satellite structure Pramac also has its advantages. Like being in the partner's little papers Lamborghini.

On the eve of the Italian Grand Prix, John Zarco was able to see this and took the opportunity to share his feelings on the eve of a sixth meeting of the season which he is approaching with great ambitions...

Thus, at the microphone of Moto sprint who accompanied him to Lamborghini, the double Moto2 World Champion declared: “ this is an important occasion. After my second place at Le Mans, I want to do well for the team, and I know very well that Ducati has won the last three editions here ". A remark which leads to this: “ I hope the next one to win will be mine! ". Then he adds: “ the first objective is to continue to take important points ».

The idea of ​​the title is therefore well anchored in the French: “ that's the ultimate goal, being in a satellite team doesn't stop you from thinking about the title, then there is the help of Ducati, which has another factory team with Pramac, it is the strength of the house ».

Zarco: “I would be satisfied with 365 km/h”

Johann zarco also arrives on a circuit where top speed records are generally set. However, he is already the holder from Qatar with 362,4 km/h. Does he think he can do better? “ I set the MotoGP record at 362,4 km/h in Qatar, but historically it is on the Mugello straight that speed records are set. My friends would like the 370. I would be happy with the 365, in any case, that's more than 100 meters per second ».

Dizzying data which gives him the opportunity to talk about the evolution of MotoGP in general and its Ducati specifically : " we accelerate harder than before, we really use the motors, but then you also have to stop the bike, and the riding becomes more physical because you have to slow down harder. The Ducati factory was gifted to use his aerodynamic and other knowledge. Like the starting system: on circuits like Mugello and Barcelona, we will be able to benefit from our acceleration ».

He ends with the good fortune of having been able to bounce back with Ducati : " in the negative experience with KTM in 2019 I learned important things, also on my way of driving and doing things. When I joined Ducati 18 months ago, I had no negotiating power, but I always spoke clearly with Dall'Igna, and he appreciated that. I arrived here with desire, motivation and experience, and by working on my riding style, I adapted well to the bike ". And the results are there. in this Italian Grand Prix he will team up with Pirro, George Martin still convalescing since his fall at Portimao.

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