First Top 10 on Sunday race for Johann Zarco in Indonesia

CASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco finished 9th in the Mandalika International Street Circuit Sunday race.

Following a strong weekend, Johann Zarco showcased his strategic prowess on Sunday’s race under extremely hot conditions. It was a demanding 27-lap race in which the Frenchman had to carefully manage the tyre consumption, battle against temperatures, and push to overtake rivals. His clever execution of race strategy, without making any mistakes, allowed him to finish 9th, securing his first top 10 finish this season.

“I’m happy. We missed some time at the start of the race, but then I had a good feeling. I could be closer to some of the strongest rivals today, and it was fun. We still suffer from a lack of acceleration, which jeopardizes our job in some areas. I tried not to lose concentration and finish the race with the best possible result, as we needed this. After this weekend, I’m certain these are the first steps to keep improving our bike in the right direction”.