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Marc Marquez is among many to have praised Johann Zarco after the Pramac rider secured his first-ever MotoGP win at Phillip Island.
After 120 attempts, Johann Zarco secured his first MotoGP win with a last-lap pass on his teammate Jorge Martin. Zarco’s ability to preserve his tires was evident once again in Saturday’s race. Overtaking Brad Binder and Fabio Di Giannantonio in the final moments positioned Zarco as the first rider to challenge Martin, who was struggling with the soft rear tire. Zarco’s victory was well-deserved and praised by his team and manager. Looking ahead, Zarco may face challenges in replicating his success at Phillip Island next season when he joins the LCR team, as the Honda bike is not currently competitive. However, he will have the opportunity to become one of Honda’s key riders, filling the void left by the injured Marc Marquez. Former champion Marquez acknowledged Zarco’s talent and expressed his satisfaction with Zarco finally achieving a MotoGP win.
Source: Crash
