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First of all, we remind you that it is from today that the film “Johann Zarco, the audacity of a champion” can be ordered on DVD and Blu-ray on the official website http://www.zarcoetlecontinental.com/

In a much less profound genre, this little video broadcast by Dorna Sports on facebook watch nevertheless allows us to get to know the double French world champion a little better, by discovering his tastes and his little habits of everyday life...


How do you start your day each morning?

"Jwakes me up (laughs)! I like waking up to my clock radio. I always choose different songs. I lie quietly and do nothing, maybe 10 minutes in bed. »

How do you like your eggs in the morning?

« Fried! They are the best. »

Why are you running with the number five?

« It's a long story. This comes from a guy who raced in the French championship many years ago, and that's why I took it. »

Your favorite movie?

« “Catch me if you can”. It's a good movie. »

Sea or mountain?

« I think there are maybe more things to do in the mountains, but I would say half–half because I need to dive deep into the sea. It's beautiful. »

Piano or guitar?

"JI'm learning guitar, so you can't ask me that (laughs)! »

What is the most difficult music you play on the piano?

« I think it's the Mario Bros tune: "pa pa pa tata". This one is pretty difficult. »

What is your favorite place on the calendar?

« I would say Phillip Island. It's a place to go. »

Who was your favorite driver when you were starting out?

« Valentino! »

What is so special about the French game of pétanque?

« What's special is that it seems easy but it's not. And you can be good at it if you drink rosé, which makes it special. »

Your favorite food?

« Just pasta. I think it's the easiest way to eat well. »

What music do you listen to?

« “If I ever felt better.” This is what I'm listening to at the moment. »

Are you superstitious?

« I would say yes. »

An example ?

« One is not to talk about it (laughs). »

What is the best advice you have received?

« From my father...many years ago he told me to trust what I felt. And I think it worked for me. Trusting how you feel is good advice. »

What is the last thing you do before going to sleep?

« If I'm not with my girlfriend, I call her. »

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