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LCR “was really worried” when Johann Zarco was faster than Marc Marquez in French MotoGP
LCR Honda team boss Lucio Cecchinello expressed concern over Johann Zarco’s superior pace to Marc Marquez in the wet conditions of the MotoGP French Grand Prix. Despite a collision on the first lap, Zarco managed to take a commanding lead and secure the win, with Marquez as his closest competitor. The team’s worry stemmed from Zarco’s ability to outpace the typically dominant Marquez by around a second per lap, leading to fears of a potential error. Zarco’s victory marked Honda’s first win since the 2023 Americas GP, a decision influenced by the team’s thorough weather monitoring and belief that starting on wet tires was the correct strategy. Cecchinello emphasized the team’s confidence in their decision, supported by radar data, which ultimately convinced Zarco to stick with the wet tires amidst changing conditions.
