Johann Zarco made his debut in MotoGP on a Yamaha with conviction, which allowed him to gain satisfaction, then he became a KTM official after a strange orientation which gave him regrets, made a brief appearance on Honda before to play the maverick at Ducati, where he is now one of the striking forces in the championship. Of all these builders, it is the one from Borgo Panigale who has the most place in his heart. An affection which cannot be explained only by the unavoidable fact that the Italians saved his career. The interest goes further. In fact, the double Moto2 world champion is today a knowledgeable “Ducatist”, both in the city and in the countryside.
Between Johann zarco et Ducati it's a professional relationship that turns into a love story. Certainly, the Borgo Panigale brand stood out favorably to the Frenchman by pulling him out of the rut KTM into which he had allowed himself to be pushed, and from which he had to escape by prematurely abandoning status and advantages. But the rest of the story has only confirmed mutual respect and, even, identical approaches, points of interest and common values.
A dynamic that went beyond the scope of the circuit. Because today, Johann zarco does not hide having the posture of the informed “Ducatist”. In an interview with Moto sprint, he says thus: “ it all started in November 2019, when they gave me the opportunity to be reborn. There is a good relationship of trust with Gigi Dall'Igna, and when I am doing well, they make me feel inside the project ". However, there is more: “ they also have high-level motorcycles for the road, like the Panigale with which I can train. Just put two slick tires on and I can train in a useful way ».
John Zarco: “They are the only ones to have a bike so ready for the track without having to do anything”
He adds : " they're the only ones who have a bike this ready for the track without doing anything. Then, we can always improve, because with this “standard”, we MotoGP riders immediately hit the limit. They give you the opportunity to train at 300 km/h. Just for that, I fell in love with the brand ».
A love that opens borders and horizons. The proof, between Ducati et Johann zarco, the relationship is also made on the road: “ Yes, I ride with the Multistrada, and this is the other aspect that makes people love Ducati. There you touch another spirit. It's no longer the races, but by taking a tour, you can also get to know many fans and get closer to them, those who then dream of watching MotoGP. Too bad we can't do World Ducati Week. I hope I can go there soon ».
