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LCR believes “extreme” 2025 MotoGP results hindered Johann Zarco
LCR MotoGP team boss Lucio Cecchinello believes Johann Zarco’s impressive results at the beginning of the 2025 season led to too many crashes as he tried to replicate them. Zarco, a veteran French rider, had joined the Honda project in 2024 with LCR and quickly became the brand’s top performer, achieving notable successes. His strong start in 2025 included top-five finishes in Argentina and Qatar, as well as a significant win at the French Grand Prix and a podium at the British Grand Prix. However, Zarco’s results began to decline due to crashes and delays in receiving Honda’s bike updates, impacting his focus in the latter part of the season. Despite these challenges, Zarco secured a new two-year contract with Honda, ensuring continued factory support until 2027.
