First photo of Johann Zarco on the Suzuki

Johann Zarco therefore completed his test of the Suzuki GSX-RR in Japan.
Let us note in passing that the Zarco case seems to exacerbate French egos, since, somewhat childishly, and quite unworthy of media of this magnitude, the sites of the two quasi-institutional bodies have been kindly exchanging information lately. “we were right” with little scathing sentences... even though no one and/or everyone was right at one point, since the situation has evolved significantly over time.

In short, at Paddock-GP, we simply hope that Johann Zarco enjoyed this test and, above all, that he will be on a MotoGP next year, Suzuki or Yamaha, ultimately it doesn't matter, to familiarize yourself with the premier category and get your bearings and enjoy it at the same time.

So let's take advantage of the first photos are starting to appear on the Internet, as for example on indobikersmag.com who published the first, only to find that, fins aside, nothing really allows you to differentiate the bike tested by the reigning Moto2 world champion from that of Maverick Vinales, except for “normal” 2016 calipers instead of the reinforced ones used by official drivers. A detail. Note the motorcycle stickered in the colors of #5 while the driver himself played the game by wearing a splendid suit in the official colors.

So we didn't make fun of the Frenchman in Hamamatsu, even if this does not bode well its future, which we currently think is closer to Tech3 than to the Suzuki team. But, once again, and even if a Yamaha-Tech3 contract was indeed offered to the Frenchman, nothing is signed. Let us therefore take an example from the person concerned himself, namely not to assert anything and, above all, not to try to transform a rumor into information...