The French Grand Prix at Le Mans was heralded as a new start in the relationship between KTM and its new pilot Johann zarco. For the results on the track, we'll see later and it's happening, but for the atmosphere in the box, the change is now. The man for the job is a Jean Michel Bayle which is making its return to the spotlight to create a bond between the manufacturer and its recruit in order to lay the foundations of a healthy and lasting relationship. The double Moto2 World Champion explains the spectrum of his mission. And it is extensive to say the least…
Johann zarco started working with his supervisor Jean Michel Bayle during the last Grand Prix this France MotoGP. “ He is great as a man and a sportsman » enthused the Red Bull KTM rider as he began to explain what his missions would be to him. Because there are several…
« Jean-Michel understands well what is happening on the bike. He also knows which direction we are going with the setup and all the other details. He understands my problems a little better and thus interprets my words. It can also help me understand the situation better and see the situation from a different perspective » declared the KTM rider, who hopes a lot from this work with his new trainer.
bayle is also a sort of diplomatic mediator for zarco : " sometimes Jean-Michel can give me clues as to whether and how I should adapt a little more to the situation. He can also tell me if I should be careful with my comments, if I feel uncomfortable from the start ».
zarco added on speedweek : " I can also find something in the performance with him if I concentrate more in certain phases. We can talk quietly every night and that's how I saved a lot of energy for the Le Mans race ».
