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Johann Zarco’s 2026 French Grand Prix was a far cry from his 2025 heroics on home soil
Johann Zarco from LCR Honda felt that the crash in FP2 had a negative impact on his confidence during the MotoGP French Grand Prix, leading to his struggle to finish 11th.
Returning to Le Mans where he had a remarkable victory a year ago, Zarco faced uncertain weather forecasts adding to the challenge.
Despite starting strong in Friday practice, Zarco’s performance suffered after the FP2 crash, affecting his qualifying position and ultimate race finish.
Although Zarco had a good feeling with his Honda, he believes the crash impacted his overall confidence for the weekend’s races.
The tough weekend left Zarco acknowledging the need to regain confidence and focus for the upcoming races, with hopes pinned on stronger performances in Barcelona.
Reflecting on the difficulties faced, Zarco remains positive about the potential of his bike and aims to reproduce top performances when feeling at his best on the track.
