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More than six years after bursting onto the scene in head-turning fashion, Johann Zarco is a MotoGP race winner. Given he’s had the Ducati at his disposal for some time, what’s stopped him from winning on it until now?
Johann Zarco had to wait six years and seven months to secure his first MotoGP win. Despite riding a top-spec Ducati for Pramac, he struggled to find the perfect feeling on the bike and faced tough competition from his teammates Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin. Zarco admitted that the modern MotoGP riding style, which requires exceptional confidence in the front and precise cornering techniques, doesn’t come naturally to him. While he has been working to improve this aspect, it’s taking time to fully grasp. In the Australian GP, Zarco made a stealthy climb from fifth place to catch and pass Martin on the last lap, securing his long-awaited victory.
Source: The Race
