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Johann Zarco admitted that he “felt so calm” when crossing the line to take his first MotoGP victory in the
The French rider from Pramac Ducati strategically managed his medium-compound rear tire, allowing him to make a late race charge and overtake his competitors. He initially followed the series leader, Francesco Bagnaia, while conserving his tire, but began to move up the field as teammate Jorge Martin struggled with his softer tire. Zarco successfully overtook Bagnaia, Brad Binder, and Fabio Di Gianantonio to start the final lap in second place. He then made a bold move on Martin at Turn 4 to take the lead and held off Bagnaia to secure his first win in the premier class. Zarco expressed his calmness and satisfaction at winning at the iconic Phillip Island circuit, mentioning that it made him feel like he was amongst the best riders. He attributed his success to his decision to stick with the medium rear tire and recognized the opportunity for victory as he saw Martin falling back towards the chasing group. Zarco strategically managed his tire to ensure he was in a favorable position to make a decisive move on the final lap.
Source: Motorsport Week
