Spanish GP – Zarco (4th): The best way to manage the pressure I will have in France is to live in the moment

Like a metronome, Johann Zarco gets closer race after race to his goal: the podium! Fourth yesterday in Jerez, best Yamaha rider and first private rider, will the talented Frenchman be third – or better! – in France in 15 days ? In the meantime, the double Moto2 world champion who discovers MotoGP this year within the Tech3 team occupies a magnificent 6th place in the world championship. !

Johann Zarco, Yamaha Tech3 (6th in qualifying and 4th in race) : "I’m very happy with our performance today! Jerez is a complicated circuit  and the other drivers were all very close to qualifying, so it was a hell of a challenge! At the start of the race my feelings were excellent, I felt very comfortable and above all I was confident. I was able to overtake several top pilots and when I found myself second, I always felt good ", details the .

First Yamaha rider

"However, I almost fell twice, which allowed Marc (Marquez, Editor’s note) to overtake me and from that moment I wondered what could be going on", continues Johann. "I could not force any more forward, I was really at the limit and I could not follow the two leaders. I stayed third for a long time and when Jorge (Lorenzo, Editor’s note) passed me I thought I could close the gap, but he’s been more consistent than me over the last eight laps. The goal is to be on the podium or to get as close to me as possible, so we did well today ‘Yeah. I’m happy and now I’m going to take a rest so that I’m still fit for my national race in two weeks. I like the idea of ​​going to Le Mans and that’s probably why I’m think all is well now, although maybe the most difficult times are yet to come … the best way to deal with the pressure i will have in France is to enjoy every moment, live the moment and appreciate our work ".

What a great start to the season for Johann! If we put aside his – which was not a real misstep because he was then leading the very first MotoGP race of his career -, the French beginner has always finished in the top 5:, and, best Yamaha rider in front of the officials Viñales and Rossi !

First private driver, he now occupies a splendid 6th place in the general classification before arriving at Le Mans for the: what better opportunity to climb in front of his fans on this well-deserved podium ?!

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