In a title race which is intensifying as the number of remaining Grands Prix dwindles, tension rises while the value of the point scored experiences certain inflation. To be honest, we risk laughing less at arrivals in the coming weeks. The proof with the debate on the Zarco case within the Yamaha clan. A Frenchman who delights the opponents of Rossi and Viñales in the quest for this championship…
The comment of Marc Márquez at the finish of the Austrian Grand Prix was edifying: “ Zarco? He must continue like this. What else could I say? As long as he finishes behind me and in front of the official Yamaha riders, it will be ideal for me ". At the house of Dovizioso, sparkling winner on the Red Bull Ring, the reflection is deeper: “ Zarco showed that he is very strong and fast. But it's surprising to see that. Yamaha decided to change bikes and they saw what happened during the off-season. But it's not working perfectly yet. ».
Pedrosa adds: " it's amazing to see him so often placed ahead of the official Yamaha riders. But Yamaha knows what they changed on their bike and what's going on in their box ". So many external comments suggest that internally, at Yamaha, the subject is necessarily developed.
It will be recalled that, this season, after eleven races, the Tech3 riders finished ahead of the Yamaha officials four times. Johann zarco three times in Jerez, in Catalonia and on the Red Bull Ring while Jonas Folger did the same on the Sachsenring. Which means so many points scored for the duo Vinales-Rossi against their rivals.
