GP of the Netherlands MotoGP – Zarco (14th): "It’s part of the game"…
Johann Zarco did not manage to keep the advantage of his pole position until the end, but draws a positive result from the GP of the Netherlands despite his error of assessment which led him to change his bike from the first raindrops, then speeding in the pits. MNC Statements and Analysis.
Johann Zarco, Yamaha Tech3 (1st in qualifying and 14th in race) : “Overall I have to say it was a positive day. I had a great start from pole position when the track was dry, then I led the race and it was great. doubled and I did my best according to my own references. Then I started to fight with the other riders and the positions evolved. In two sectors of the circuit I had a lot more difficulties than them , but I managed to stay in the group for a while, then it started to rain "…
“Honestly, at that time I was afraid of falling because we are always at the limit but when we see the rain, it can be scary. I could not attack on the slick tires anymore so I made the decision to change my bike. In the end, it wasn’t raining enough to tell the difference but I couldn’t continue with my bike in a "dry" configuration. It’s part of the game, and of course we make mistakes, including a "ride through" penalty (passage to the stand, editor’s note) but I haven’t lost that many places ".
"I maintain that it was a positive Sunday because I was competitive at the start and in dry conditions, I could have stayed with the leaders and fought for the podium. That’s the goal we set for ourselves. so we have to do whatever it takes to reach it, but we are close ".
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Site analysis : Author of his, Johann Zarco brilliantly dominated the race during the, before downshifting then changing his motorcycle to start again on rain tires, receiving a penalty for speeding in the pit lane…
Of course, the will unfortunately only retain his distant 14th position, but Johann obviously does not want to self-flag: yes he made an error of judgment when he saw the first drops of rain, yes he lacked concentration by not not respecting the maximum speed in the pitlane … but so what, one would be tempted to say ?!
14th, and then ?!
Of course, the disappointment is great in the French clan who are impatiently awaiting Zarco’s first victory in MotoGP, and who could believe it at the start of the eighth race of the season. But can we blame the double Moto2 world champion – who, let us remember, only discovered MotoGP! – to focus on his pole position, his excellent start and his first ten laps in the lead, without getting stuck on these few beginner mistakes ?
A little hot with Rossi in an attempt to resist the Doctor’s attack, luckily didn’t knock anyone down and didn’t bother with complexes. The race, the whole race, just the race !
"This weekend ends on a disappointing note, but we are learning and we will be stronger in Germany", promises for his part the team manager of the Tech3 team who remembers "the excellent performances of Saturday and the incredible pole position by Johann ".
"Johann made the bet to change his bike, in case there would be a heavy downpour like during the warm-up, but unfortunately that did not happen", continues Herve Poncharal. "It’s a disappointing outcome, but Johann said we would learn from being in front. Also, you have to remember that he’s still a rookie and we are leaving the Netherlands stronger than when we arrived".
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