Qatar Grand Prix: Challenging Sprint for Johann Zarco in Lusail

CASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco was unable to complete Saturday’s Sprint race at the Lusail International Circuit due to wrong rear tyre choice.

  • Following a solid performance in Q2, the French rider secured 7th position on the grid.
  • Zarco made a strong start in the Sprint and aimed to maintain a competitive pace.
  • However, an incorrect rear tyre choice resulted in intense chattering, preventing him from pushing and creating unsafe conditions that led to his decision to enter the pits.
  • The team is fully committed to preparing for Sunday’s race.
Johann Zarco DNF
“We made a big mistake with the rear tyre choice. We expected to manage just the wear drop-off, but I experienced a lot of chattering and couldn’t play with the throttle properly. I lost several positions and nearly crashed. It’s disappointing because I had been feeling good, I’m making solid progress, and we’ve done well throughout the weekend. I hope that with the medium rear tyre tomorrow, we’ll have better control. We’ll do our best to turn things around.”