Johann Zarco completes Valencia Test

CASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco has finished 13th on Tuesday at the Valencia Test.

• A Tuesday marked by a wet track delayed Johann and the crew’s testing plans, as it took much longer than expected for conditions to dry, and riders were forced to stay in the box for most of the morning.
• With limited time on track, the focus was on evaluating the updated bike Johann had already tried in Catalunya. The bike showed improved grip, and the team collected useful data.
• The next aero update will arrive in Malaysia, where Johann will continue working with a similar package to build on today’s progress.

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“Busy day today. The bike we tested showed better grip, which is encouraging, although we still need to find a different balance to fully adapt to this evolution. It’s the same bike I rode in Catalunya, and overall it seems to be working well. In Malaysia we’ll have an aero update, and there we’ll use a bike similar to this one. I believe the aero changes will make a difference; there’s clear potential. We’re making progress, and that’s what matters. Now it’s time to switch off and recharge the batteries for next season.”