Johann Zarco
Prima Pramac Racing star Johann Zarco, a two-time Moto2™ World Champion and podium finisher in the premier class, remains one of the sport's most exciting riders. The Frenchman proudly flies the flag of his home country as he consistently challenges for honours on track, and you can discover more about him here!
Rider ProfilePrima Pramac Racing star Johann Zarco, a two-time Moto2™ World Champion and podium finisher in the premier class, remains one of the sport's most exciting riders. The Frenchman proudly flies the flag of his home country as he consistently challenges for honours on track, and you can discover more about him here!
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Johann Zarco: Finding the Balance - Part 2
In the second episode we focus more on Zarco the rider as his dreams become a reality at Phillip Island
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Johann Zarco: Finding the Balance
The first of the two-part series follows the Frenchman's early World Championship journey and how he balances life on and off track
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"I have no words right now" - Parc Ferme reaction
Hear from your World Champion after his title success in Valencia, with Diggia and Zarco joining him in Parc Ferme
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"We're ready for this afternoon!" - Parc ferme reactions
Hear from the front row as Pecco Bagnaia positioned himself on the front row between Maverick Viñales and Johann Zarco for the Valencia GP
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"It's a feeling of release" - Zarco breaks through mental block
Spurred on after securing his first win in MotoGP™, the French rider reflects on a remarkable weekend in Australia
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UNHEARD: "They took away my toy just as I was starting to enjoy it"
Hear from the podium trio Zarco, Bagnaia, and Di Giannantonio after a sensational Sunday race in the Australian GP
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"A weight off my shoulders" - Zarco on what it means to claim his first win
Following his long-awaited first victory in MotoGP™, the Frenchman describes the moment he realised "something fantastic was possible"
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"It was our decision" - Prima Pramac defend Martin
Gino Borsoi regrets that the Spaniard "lost the race by one lap" after the rear tyre dropped off, but claims "a great day" for the team with Zarco's victory
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Zarco: Marc's exit is an opportunity for me to take his seat
The exit of the eight-time World Champion at the end of the campaign has the #5 eyeing up the factory seat ahead of his Honda switch
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Nakagami: "I'm looking forward to working with Zarco"
Expressing his delight with LCR Honda's new signing, the Japanese rider hints he could be remaining with the team in 2024
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DONE DEAL: Zarco confirms LCR Honda switch in 2024
The Frenchman has opted to part ways with Prima Pramac Racing at the end of the current campaign and opened up on his reasons why
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"I hope he's ready to work!" - HRC duo welcome Zarco to Honda
Marc Marquez and Joan Mir are both looking forward to working with the Frenchman, who has signed a deal to join LCR in 2024
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"I haven't signed yet" - Zarco claims future still undecided
The Pramac rider says he is still mulling over offers from Ducati and Honda despite media reports and will make a decision in the coming days
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MotoGP™ Podcast: Gino Borsoi
The Prima Pramac Team Manager opened up on his debut campaign with the Italians and reviewed the performance of his riders so far in 2023
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How does Zarco deal with 'best to never win' tag?
In our latest In Conversation With, we speak with Frenchman Johann Zarco on his quest to finally become a MotoGP™ race winner
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Zarco: "Clearly many Ducati seats still aren't signed"
The Prima Pramac rider talks about his desire to stay with his current team but knows that a lot can happen in the current rider market
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Closer look: CCTV captures Quartararo & Zarco's Assen crash
CCTV pictures gives us a better look at what happened between the two French stars at Turn 7 at the Dutch GP
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WATCH: French duo Quartararo & Zarco crash together in Assen
See what happened between the compatriots in the early stages of Sunday’s GP race at The Cathedral of Speed
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"I was very scared!" - Zarco talks dramatic last lap save
It could have been oh-so costly for the Pramac rider, but he pulled off a super save to ensure he scored a P3 finish at the German GP
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Zarco lambasts Marquez: "Unacceptable to say it's my fault"
The Frenchman didn't hold back after comments from the HRC rider suggested the onus was on him to avoid the crash, labelling it "ridiculous"
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“Difficult to swallow” – Zarco reacts to Marquez crash
The Prima Pramac rider was caught up in the HRC rider's crash towards the end of the session, but still managed to sneak into the Q2 places
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"Lucky" - M. Marquez and Zarco meet after Red Flag collision
In a brief exchange, both riders shared words after a dramatic incident that saw P2 called to a halt at the German GP
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RED FLAG: Huge crash between Marquez and Zarco sees stoppage
The HRC rider was once again on the limit as he locked the front and took out the helpless Frenchman as he exited pitlane at the German GP
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Zarco breaks down thrilling podium ride at Mugello
Riding with a new found confidence, the Frend chman is targeting bigger and better things after an "awesome weekend" at the Italian GP
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SHARK Grand Prix de France: Sunday Press Conference
The riders that stood on the famous Le Mans podium share their thoughts and emotions after Round 5
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"A magic moment" – Zarco sends 116,692 crowd home happy
One of France’s home heroes explains how his hectic race unfolded as he gives MotoGP™’s record-breaking crowd plenty to cheer about with P3
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"I can finally cut my moustache!" - MotoGP™ podium reaction
Hear the immediate reaction to the French GP as Bezzecchi, Martin & home hero Zarco celebrated podiums in the 1000th GP
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Golf and tropical rain: Zarco & Grosjean's training routine
Speaking on Inside the Paddock, the Frenchman detailed how he recently struck up a relationship with the ex-F1 driver in Miami
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Zarco: I had to believe in the podium, but I couldn't see!
Improve the starts, keep up the late race pace and podiums will keep rolling in for the Prima Pramac rider after his P2 finish in Argentina
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Michelin® Grand Prix of Argentina: Press Conference
The riders that made the headlines at the Argentina Grand Prix share their thoughts and emotions after round 3
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Argentina GP: Zarco, Quartararo, A. Marquez
In the second of Thursday's Press Conferences, the three riders preview the weekend's action and their targets in Termas
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"The front tyre was cooking" - Reaction to the epic P4 fight
Johann Zarco, Alex Marquez, Brad Binder and Jack Miller put on a show for fans as their race-long battle went to the wire
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Portuguese GP: Mir, Miller, Zarco, Marini
All four riders discuss their hopes and expectations for the upcoming season in a Press Conference in Portimao
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"To reach Pecco's level" - Zarco reveals post Test target
The Frenchman leaves Portimao pleased with the work done after claiming P2 on the final day, while knowing there’s still speed to be found
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Zarco opens up on the changes to his training team
The Frenchman speaks about his split with motocross and Grand Prix legend Jean-Michel Bayle
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Zarco envisions podium joy at "impressive" Phillip Island
The Frenchman mastered the windy conditions to finish both Friday sessions atop the timesheets, and feels more success can come in Australia
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"I hesitated with Pecco" - Zarco a Ducati team player
The Frenchman's late surge catapulted him into victory contention but he had the bigger picture in mind in Thailand and settled for P4
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"I hesitated with Pecco" - Zarco a Ducati team player
The Frenchman's late surge catapulted him into victory contention but he had the bigger picture in mind in Thailand and settled for P4
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Flying Frenchman Zarco sends qualifying warning shot
The Pramac rider tops the timesheets after FP2 in Thailand, and he has outlined his intentions heading into the battle for pole on Saturday
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Front row to P11: Zarco details what went wrong in Motegi
Starting from a promising position, the Frenchman admitted that the root of his issues in Japan was human rather than mechanical
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"Huge opportunity" for Zarco after Q1 to front row heroics
Having done it the hard way, the Frenchman will start from P2 after showcasing his wet weather skills at Motegi
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Zarco confident of further improvement on Saturday
The Frenchman says conditions suit his style, and talks of the importance of a front-row start on Sunday
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"It creates fun riding" - Miller adapts to new chicane
P2 and pleased with his Friday efforts, the Aussie is enjoying his time at a new look Red Bull Ring
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Zarco: We thought Yamaha had an advantage, but it's too slow
The Frenchman leads a Ducati assault after the opening day of the action, which helped dispel notions about the new chicane effect
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Poleman Zarco's missed opportunity: "We need to turn a page"
The Pramac rider crashed out of the lead at the British GP, but is taking the positives out of another luckless day on the tarmac
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Disaster strikes as poleman Zarco crashes out of the lead!
The Frenchman was looking good out front but lost the front of his GP22 at Turn 8 on Lap 5
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MotoGP™ recap: Zarco takes surprise pole at Silverstone
An unlikely front row, incredibly close times, and a heroic effort made Saturday's action unmissable at the British GP
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Record-breaker Zarco ready for Silverstone podium scrap
The Frenchman's 1:57.7 was the fastest ever two-wheeled lap of Silverstone, and he has now set his sights on taking another MotoGP™ podium
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From gravel trap trip to top Ducati: Zarco claims Friday P4
The Frenchman is aiming to add another podium to his growing collection following an impressive Day 1 performance from the Pramac rider
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Zarco: I thought I could catch Fabio but grip let me down
The Pramac rider has moved up to third in the standings after another impressive podium performance in Germany
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"The speed is there" - Zarco aiming big on Sunday
Back on the front row, the Frenchman is pleased with his Q2 efforts but is wary of being left behind early on by Bagnaia and Quartararo
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"Keep believing and don't give up" - Zarco steals Catalan P3
The Frenchman kept it squeaky clean in the opening exchanges before pouncing amid the last lap drama to take his 3rd podium of 2022
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"Aggressive" - Pramac double threat talk race strategy
Johann Zarco, P4, and Jorge Martin, P6, both put in strong qualifying performances and are confident of pulling off a big result on Sunday
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Zarco reacts to FP2 Yellow Flag suckerpunch
The Pramac rider had posted a time good enough to squeeze into the top 10, only to see it chalked off late on
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Zarco targeting Mugello pole despite double Friday fall
The Frenchman brought out the Red Flag in FP2 but comes out of an attritional day unscathed and zeroing in on a strong qualifying
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Zarco talks Binder clash and what could have been in Le Mans
A grid penalty and poor start meant P5 was the best on offer for the home here while he clipped the South African's wings early doors
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Motocross or MotoGP™? Zarco refelcts on scary FP2 moment
The Frenchman took a trip through the gravel trap at his home GP, but believes he has the speed to make it a weekend to remember in Le Mans
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Zarco fastest as GP22's monstrous power starts to be tamed
Both Pramac Racing riders are riding the fully-fledged 2022 and still continuing to try extract its full potential
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Poleman to podium: Zarco reveals his race's key moment
Despite being the bridesmaid once again in Portimao, the Frenchman is more than happy to take home 20 crucial Championship points
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Zarco's gamble proves a slick surprise amid mixed conditions
The Pramac rider is back on the front row for the first time since Germany in 2021 and is aiming to make his advantage count on Sunday
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Unexpected but welcome Friday P1 as Zarco lays down a marker
The Pramac Racing pushed himself to the very limit around COTA to help himself to a place at the top of the standings
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Zarco details "the pity" of his race after P3 finish
The Frenchman made his rostrum return in Indonesia but battles against Jack Miller and Alex Rins halted his victory charge
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"If Fabio leads, I'll follow him" - Zarco targeting a tow
Recovering from an FP4 crash, the Pramac star is back on the front row and is targeting an aggressive start in Indonesia
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Job done: Zarco and GP22 ready come hell or highwater
The Frenchman is happy with his day's work after ending Friday as the fastest Ducati in P3 and is ready for whatever weather at the weekend
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In conversation with… Johann Zarco
The Frenchman talks in-depth regarding Pramac's potential as he admits his "dream remains the title" over a first MotoGP™ race win
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"We want the triple crown!" - Guidotti
The Pramac Racing boss is targeting the Rookie of the Year award after his side won both the Independent Team and Independent Rider titles
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Zarco targeting front row success after positive Friday runs
The Frenchman feels he has plenty more to offer in Misano after taking prospering in the wet in Misano to take P2
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Top five or more: Pramac duo ready to attack from the off
Jorge Martin and Johann Zarco are considerable race threats from row two but are playing it cool when it comes to their podium ambitions
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Zarco passes first post-surgery test with flying colours
The Pramac rider underwent the knife for arm pump a week ago but is confident that it shouldn't trouble him too much in Austin
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Surgery a success for Zarco as he targets strong FP1 start
The Pramac Racing rider was suffering from arm pump, but feels he is ready for the physically demanding Austin circuit
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Surgery likely for Zarco as arm pump issues persist
The French rider offered an update on his condition after he came through Q1 to take tenth on the grid
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Red Bull Race Week: Johann Zarco's new life at Ducati
See how the first-ever Red Bull Rookies Cup Champion divides time between the piano and backflips as he heads into the British GP
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Zarco's strategy pays off massively with new lap record
The Frenchman wanted to push as hard as he could in FP1 in case of issues in FP2 and it paid off brilliantly
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Zarco admits podium was an unattainable goal in "tough race"
The Frenchman ceded ground to race winner Fabio Quartararo in the Championship battle, but he remains upbeat heading into the summer break
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P1 to the ground: Zarco delighted with rough and tumble pole
The Frenchman will start from P1 for the first time since Brno 2020 but will need to dust himself down after crashing out of Q2 late on
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Ducati hunting more glory with next level Desmosedici
Johann Zarco and Jack Miller both feel that the GP21 is an all-round better package this season as they target a Sachsenring scalp
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Zarco gains ground in title fight: "20 points is enough"
The Frenchman was inches from a debut victory but will happily take second as he closes in on Quartararo
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Quartararo's pace motivates Zarco to steal front row spot
After seeing his compatriot fly in FP4, the Pramac Racing man knuckled down in Q2 to clinch a last-gasp front row spot