On his Austrian lands, Mike Leitner was among the three leaders of the KTM MotoGP adventure to learn from Johann Zarco's own mouth his desire to end his official contract prematurely. On the eve of the British Grand Prix which will take place at Silverstone this weekend, he returns to this moment by mentioning that he could well release the Frenchman for the rest of the season...
A sequel which will therefore be made with Johann zarco. The double World Champion said it during his interview on RMC Sports, and Mike leitner echoes him: “ the plan is for Johann to drive until the end of the season » he announces on speedweek. He returns to the news announced by the tricolor: “ it was surprising, I must say. But now it's like this. This is a major decision. We will certainly never force a rider to be on a bike they don't feel comfortable with. This is why we accepted this solution ».
On the stormy moments already experienced, he declares: “ we have been very loyal and lived through these incidents and accepted them. But we were not happy. We tried to help the pilot as much as possible. But if the pilot himself no longer hopes, then he must make such a decision ».
« You can see with the other riders that it is now possible to get good results with our bike. You certainly can't fight for a Grand Prix victory with the KTM, but you can deliver a decent performance with it. »Assures Leitner which ends: “ Johann certainly has less pressure now. Now let's see how he handles this situation ».
