On Monday, the teams were unable to carry out their testing program at Mugello due to rainy conditions. LCR Honda rider Johann Zarco was one of the most active on the track, preparing for future races in the rain.
For Johann zarco, Italian Grand Prix at Mugello did not go as hoped. With a 19th place, he is the best driver Honda, but is still out of the points, half a minute behind the winner Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati). Not being able to complete the test program scheduled for Monday because of the rain didn't bother him too much.
He prefers to see the positive side: “ we were able to work on the rain settings and test different weight distributions. This allowed us to see how the bike behaves on a wet track. Mugello is impressive even in the dry, but it's even more intimidating in the rain. This test gave us more confidence for the upcoming wet weekends »
With 29 tours under his belt, zarco was one of the most active drivers on the track, only Jack Miller et Luca marini having completed more laps. Notable fact: all drivers Honda completed more laps than those of other brands. The Japanese manufacturer is desperate to get out of its bad situation and is relying on all available data.
Johann Zarco: “ Aleix Espargaro? It's always an advantage to have a competitive rider join Honda »
Aleix Espargaró, who plans to join Honda as a test pilot, could help in the future. zarco sees this possibility favorably: “ he brings a lot of experience from Suzuki and Aprilia and finishes his career at its peak. It could provide valuable feedback. It's always an advantage to have a competitive rider join Honda »
Johann zarco drove for Yamaha in 2017 and 2018, and since then he has driven in MotoGP for KTM, Ducati and now Honda. How does he feel about the differences? “ Since I drive for Honda, I feel the Japanese soul. But it's not fast at the moment. On the Yamaha, we also felt the Japanese side. The Ducati feels completely different »
After seven weekends this season, Johann zarco has 9 points, all obtained during the main races. Currently 19th in the rankings World Championship, he is the second best driver Honda rear Joan Mir, ranked 18th.
