The day of glory has arrived for Johann Zarco
This page is translated from the original post "Le jour de gloire est arrivé pour Johann Zarco" in French.
- 21/10/2023 15:20
The Frenchman Johann Zarco finally secured his first MotoGP victory by winning the Australian Grand Prix this Saturday morning.
The end of an endless wait for Johann Zarco. At 33 years old, the Frenchman scored the first victory of his career in the premier class, where he started in 2017. This success came after a breathtaking final scene as the Ducati Pramac rider overtook Jorge Martin (Ducati) on the last lap. It was his seventh season in the top category, at 33 years old, and his 120th race start.
With over 14 years of career, 2 Moto2 world championships, 20 podium finishes, and 8 pole positions in the top class, Johann Zarco possesses one of the most accomplished French track records in motorcycle racing. While Fabio Quartararo became the first French MotoGP world champion in 2021, Johann Zarco had already achieved this feat several years earlier. It was in Moto2, and for two consecutive seasons, in 2015 and 2016. He remains the only rider to have done so to this day. Impressively consistent during his double crown, Zarco even earned himself a new nickname: “The Professor,” in reference to Alain Prost, four-time Formula 1 world champion.
If Johann Zarco is a virtuoso on the bike, he’s also an excellent musician. The Frenchman often plays the piano (which he taught himself) at a very good level, but also the guitar. He does not hesitate to sing and play, whether with an instrument or even on the MotoGP podiums, like on Saturday, October 21.
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