This time the mass seems to have been said. Between Johann Zarco and Yamaha, the trajectories will not cross again. Looking at it like this, we can fear that this is the second time that the Frenchman has given up the prey for the shadows. An official KTM contract first broken, then a firm proposal from Yamaha rejected. Besides, what happened? According to Lin Jarvis, the freelancing of the three Grands Prix was not the problem. He explains the real reason for the missed appointment…
The planets seemed aligned. The offer was on the table for a job as a test rider within Yamaha's European test structure. Galbraith was going to take up residence there and Valentino Rossi was not the last to look forward to this new support in the development of the M1. All that was missing was the initials of Johann zarco.
But the latter chose another path. That of Honda. Intrinsically, this was not a problem for Lynn Jarvis. He comments on Speedweek: “ Johann Zarco has decided to race for the next three races for the LCR » commented the general manager of Yamaha Motor Racing. “ Although Johann Zarco has accepted the offer to become our MotoGP test rider and carry out some wildcard missions, we understand that his priority is to secure a full rider contract for 2020 »
« It would not have been a problem for Yamaha if he rode for Honda this season and then devoted himself to his work as a test rider for Yamaha.. But Yamaha needs a clear decision so that we can make our plans and plan our test team setup and activities. Johann Zarco cannot make this promise to us for 2020 at the moment. This is why Yamaha is currently developing alternative plans. » To the great joy of Jonas Folger.
Johann zarco therefore wants to be a starting driver in 2020. And to convince, he will play this card Honda thoroughly. While a priori, no place is available at the HRC which has also renewed Bradl as a test pilot. It is a new step into the unknown that the Frenchman is taking, whose merit remains in making essentially sporting choices, without any other form of concession. But who condemns him to complete success and then forces the decision.
