Johann Zarco will only do one of the two days planned in Misano for official MotoGP tests. The rest is left to Dani Pedrosa. A scenario that was planned at KTM. The Frenchman is happy with his performance in a context where rumor has it that Honda is looking into his case while that of Jorge Lorenzo is debated...
If, in Austria, rumor spread the idea that Lorenzo was looking for a plan B instead of Honda, a rumor now suspects that it is the manufacturer who is looking for his second scenario, to better pass Lorenzo by profit and loss. A reflection all the more advanced as Johann zarco is now on the market.
While waiting to learn more, the two men will share the same destiny, tomorrow Friday, in Misano: they will not be part of the tests! For different reasons, but the parallel is there. “ After the race at Silverstone, it was an important day of testing, because the track here at Misano is very different. We also had fantastic new asphalt for everyone " commented Johann zarco on Speedweek.
« For me, the main thing was to get benchmarks. We have been working more on preparations for the race weekend. We haven't tried any new parts. From the first attempt, I achieved a good time, which allowed me to work in peace all day. At the end of the day I made a big improvement with the new tire, which is good for me and for us, so I end the day with a nice smile » said the Red Bull KTM factory rider. An hour before the end of the first day of MotoGP testing at Misano, he was fifth with a time of 1'33,690 min and was 0,694 s behind fabio quartararo (Petronas Yamaha).
« We have to see what happens in Misano. But to finish the season well, it will help me to be a little freer in my head, even if I don't know what I'm going to do next year » adds Johann who finishes: “ I do not have a choice. I just have to be quick so I can earn something for years to come. I'm not testing on Friday, it will be for Dani Pedrosa. I only had one day in the program. That's why I focused on the second half of the season today. »
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