We will have waited a long time, but when the competition launches on July 19 in Jerez, MotoGP will never leave us. It will be the hit of the summer and it will keep us warm for the winter with 13 competitions in just four months. In addition, five sites will receive two Grand Prizes. A look that could benefit beginners who will have the opportunity to redo their copy the weekend following the first rendering. But other experienced pilots also see an opportunity. So Johann Zarco…
Le Coronavirus has changed many things and MotoGP has not escaped the questioning to fall under the caudal forks of the health emergency. It was that or just disappear. The paddock will therefore have the air of an entrenched camp, the stands should be empty and everything will be done to the rhythm of a calendar rebuilt on the ruins of the previous one. Concentrated in time, it also offers reduced competition in the European space, with even two Grands Prix in two successive weekends on the same circuit.
The environment will therefore be very different, which may disturb some. But also favor others. A final group including Johann zarco. The 29-year-old Frenchman spoke to MotoGP.com to give this feeling: “ the publication of the new calendar was good news. After this long break, I was excited to see what the championship would be like and I'm pretty happy about it. It will be interesting ».
« From my point of view it can be an advantage to race two races on the same track because I know the bike a little less and I need a little more time to set it up, so I can use the time properly », added the contracted Avintia pilot Ducati.
« I'm getting ready at home in peace"
The double events will take place in Jerez, Spielberg, Misano, Aragon and Valencia. Deadlines awaited with interest by the double Moto2 World Champion: “ I think it's good that we have three races on consecutive weekends several times in the season. I like to stay with the team and participate in races back to back. I know from experience that it helps me to be very competitive. So I'm quite happy ».
Until there, zarco devoted himself intensely to physical preparation: “ I prepare at home in peace to be in good physical shape. Because once we start, we won't have time to practice. The simple fact that we can be on the bike every weekend is the right training ", he added.
We will recall that Johann zarco has only a one-year contract and is among the drivers free of any commitment for 2021. Avintia has already declared that he wanted to keep it but at Ducati, we put him in the running for a Pramac handlebar against bagnaia, thus reminding the Italian that nothing is taken for granted…
