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Johann Zarco believes MotoGP’s 2027 technical shake-up will create “random situations” he can exploit with his experience.
Johann Zarco, the oldest rider on the MotoGP grid at 35, secured a contract for the 2027 season during the summer break, a departure from most contracts running until the end of 2026.
His two-year HRC extension is strategically timed to cover the transition from the final season of 1000cc machines to the new 850cc Pirelli era, where his experience could lead to more podiums and victories.
Zarco expressed confidence in utilizing the new regulations and tyres for potential success in “random situations” and believed he could continue performing as a top rider.
Having experienced a varied career trajectory, including a victory at the 2023 Australian Grand Prix, Zarco’s consistency and determination paid off with Honda, securing the brand’s first post-Marc Marquez victory at Le Mans.
Despite his 12th-place finish in last season’s standings, Zarco’s resilience and performance have positioned him as a key figure in Honda’s MotoGP lineup, as evidenced by his leading rider status and extension into the 2027 season.
