MotoGP Test Qatar J2: Johann Zarco (6/Ducati) is the second best performer on Ducati

It is true that a swallow never made spring, but it is just as true that we should not shy away from good times when they present themselves. This is the case of Johann Zarco who, this Sunday at Losail, almost finished this second of three days of testing as leader of the Ducati troops. But Bagnaia, with his GP20, blocked his way, placing himself fifth and therefore leaving the Frenchman in sixth GP19…

That being said for a pilot who only discovered the Desmosedici during the last tests of Sepang, it's not so bad. “ I continue to learn and improve to regain confidence. This Sunday was a good day, I did a good job, the lap time was OK. But everyone was still going pretty fast and when I saw my gap at more than a second, I felt that the track was perhaps in good condition, and that I could try to do better " commented zarco.

« So we had a new tire and the control feel of the bike was good, so I was happy that we got this big improvement, that's for sure. I don't have the consistency, but at least I can use the bike better and every time I perform better it gives me the motivation to do even more. Overall I'm happy for today, the position is good. Tomorrow we will have to take one more step if possible or regain this confidence to be comfortable on the bike every lap, also to prepare for the race in 10 days. »

zarco has ridden a Yamaha, a KTM, a Honda and now a Ducati, in a little over a year. What does he think of his latest mount? He responds to motogp.com: “ what I like most is the acceleration and top speed. Every time I see myself in the top five in top speed – 347, 348 (km/h) – and the other Ducatis over 350, it's nice. But when you have to brake, the bike responds well and I need to have more confidence in this area because it is not easy to have great confidence right away. » Incidentally, the Frenchman's motorcycle is equipped with the first generation of the "holeshot" developed by Ducati.

 

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