Le MotoGP test following the Czech Republic Grand Prix, on a Brno track which will therefore have been filed for four consecutive days, was very useful for both preparing for the 2020 season, and finalizing the final details for the end of the current campaign. The drivers therefore took one lap after another to take advantage of the opportunity. Except one who, a priori, is in dire need of it to surround his motorcycle. This is Johann Zarco. Between 10:00 a.m. and 17:00 p.m., he had 31 laps to his name compared to 72 for his compatriot Fabio Quartararo. The KTM official explains…
The Red Bull team KTM carried out the test in Brno only with regular drivers that are Pol Espargaro et John Zarco. The test pilot Dani Pedrosa had in fact carried out five days of testing after the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring. On this same route from Brno first and for 3 days, then to Spielberg for 2 days. The Spaniard is nevertheless always on site and helps with valuable comments.
Pedrosa has developed a technical package during its testing to help zarco to better cope with the KTM RC16. “ Since the beginning of the year we have been working to make me feel better on the bike “, said the 29-year-old pilot. “ At the same time I'm trying to develop my riding style, it's hard work. I can't do more than do my best. Third place on the grid in Brno was a great experience, we will see what the conditions will be like in Spielberg ».
But an hour before the end of MotoGP testing in Brno, the most diligent riders completed more than twice as many laps as the KTM team rider, Johann zarco. The Frenchman explains his approach: “ I didn't do as many laps this Monday, just a little test to save energy for Spielberg " said zarco on Speedweek. “ The base of our motorcycle in Spielberg will be the same as in Brno. We were able to confirm some conclusions from the Sunday race. We will see how our bike will perform at Spielberg. We know there's a lot of power, our engine is quite fast. I don't feel any extra pressure for the Austrian Grand Prix. I will not participate in the victory, although I really like the track ».
MotoGP test in Brno: times
