Johann Zarco is a French rider, but he is also a Ducati rider, so much so that the duel that took place this 2022 season between the man in red Pecco Bagnaia and Fabio Quartararo who symbolically wore the blue jersey, in reference to his interest in football could have caused him a case of conscience when it came time to take stock. But the one who will do it again in 2023 on the Ducati Pramac preferred not to take any sides between the people of Borgo Panigale and his fellow countrymen, congratulating them both for their respective journeys. He also says what he thinks of his own performance in this competition of the year...
Johann zarco does not want a story, neither with the Ducatists nor with the French fans, the latter not being exempt from loving the Italian brand. So, when asked about his feelings about the season of Pecco Bagnaia then on that of fabio quartararo, he answers : " seven wins in one season is a dream. Pecco showed the speed he showed late in the season last year. But this time he found it much earlier. Confirmation came with the victories at Jerez and Mugello. I'm happy for Pecco and Ducati ».
Certainly, but then what about the one he beat who is none other than the tricolor fabio quartararo ? : “ Fabio had a fantastic season. He was consistent and won. Fabio could have lost his cool from the start of the world title fight. But this was not the case, because he had nerves of steel during the final in Valencia ».
Johann Zarco: “ I'm not really satisfied with my eighth place in the championship«
Household peace is thus respected by those who are not necessarily inhabited by serenity. Because in his case, the same zarco commented on speedweek : " For my part, I learned a lot this season. I'm not really happy with my eighth place in the World Championship, because I put a lot of time and energy into the season. But it's MotoGP. I'm looking forward to next season where I want to progress ».
After 20 races, he finished eighth in the world championship with 166 points. He reached the podium four times during the 2022 season, finishing second twice and third twice. He was, at mid-season, a better driver for a moment Ducati ranked, among the top three before collapsing in the second half of the season. Like last year. And it certainly needs to be corrected, as it would finally be time to win one. He has the bike for that.
Prima Pramac will see changes next MotoGP season, Gino Borsoi taking over as team manager. This is what the double Moto2 World Champion thinks: “ What I like about Gino is his experience in the smaller categories which takes you back to your roots. I like it. The way he handled Aspar with Martínez Aspar and everything he learned… They were always competitive, in two-strokes and four-halves, and they also did great things in Moto2. I am very happy.
