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Johann Zarco will be staying with LCR Honda after agreeing to a two-year extension for the 2026 and 2027 MotoGP seasons.
Johann Zarco has agreed to a two-year extension to stay with LCR Honda for the 2026 and 2027 MotoGP seasons. Since joining Honda in 2024, Zarco has been their top-performing rider, with a notable win at Le Mans this May. Currently ninth in the championship with 114 points, he is ahead of fellow Honda rider Luca Marini. Zarco’s contract renewal makes him the first rider signed for the 2027 regulation era directly by HRC. He will retain access to the same technical spec as the official factory teams, ensuring updates and developments in line with them. Zarco expressed his excitement to continue with LCR, aiming for more victories and strong results with their support. The team principal, Lucio Cecchinello, praised Zarco’s professionalism and expressed confidence in his crucial contribution to Honda’s success in the upcoming seasons.
