Indonesian Grand Prix: Complicated Sprint for Johann Zarco in Mandalika

CASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco experienced a setback in Saturday’s Sprint at Mandalika.

• Following a challenging qualifying session, the French rider embarked on a determined comeback effort on Indonesian soil.
• Zarco delivered a strong start and swiftly gained positions, battling hard to secure points.
• Unfortunately, while pushing in the final laps, he crashed, ending his fight prematurely.
• The team remains fully committed to analyzing the data and refining the setup, aiming to deliver a stronger performance in tomorrow’s main race.

“The start was pretty good, I was recovering positions lap by lap and noticed many riders were struggling due to the demanding conditions, so I focused on staying calm and doing my job. After that, I wasn’t able to ride the way I wanted, and I crashed in the last corner a few laps from the end while trying to push. I’m still missing confidence, but I’m working closely with the team to find the right solution. I’m happy with Honda’s improvements, and having the official riders up front is a positive sign. We just need to keep working to find the right feeling.”