JOHANN ZARCO SECURES A Q2 SPOT IN THAILAND
CASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco finished 10th on Friday at the Chang International Circuit. Frenchman Zarco and the crew showed significant improvement and a promising start to the weekend after occupying solid practice positions, confirming the previous steps taken in the last races. In the afternoon, facing a challenging practice as lap times were tight, the strategy paid off: he clinched the 10th spot of the classification,
going straight to Q2 ahead of tomorrow’s qualifying.
Johann Zarco – 10th (1’29.682)
“Today means another confirmation of the step forward we’d taken during the previous Asian rounds. We focused on getting a Q2 spot and finally did it; that’s positive; we are always progressing. As per tomorrow, the main goal is to do a good qualifying session, to keep improving the feeling on the bike, and then fight for the best possible result on the Sprint.”
INTERESTING AND POSITIVE FRIDAY FOR NAKAGAMI IN THAILAND
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Takaaki Nakagami has classified 15th on Friday at the Chang International Circuit.
It was a promising start to the weekend for Nakagami and the crew. The rider, who initially took 9th place in the classification, has significantly improved his feeling on the bike. Today’s sessions proved that Nakagami and the whole squad, united in their efforts, are starting to notice consistent positives, which
is a clear confirmation of the last steps taken. In the afternoon, the Japanese managed to fight for the top 10, and despite not reaching it, there is potential to get a nice result on tomorrow’s Sprint.
Taka Nakagami – 15th (1’29.996)
“It’s been a tight Friday, but I’ve enjoyed it a lot! The feeling on the bike is way better than in Australia, and that’s important. Today, I missed the lap time because I could not find any slipstream. In any case, we are taking steps to improve weekend after weekend, and we are working consistently. I’m happy, I can’t wait for tomorrow’s qualifying and Sprint.”
UNFORESEEN SPRINT FOR JOHANN ZARCO IN THAILAND
CASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco has finished 12th on Saturday’s Sprint at the Chang International Circuit.
With a 12th-place start on the grid, Johann Zarco strategically approached Saturday’s Sprint with a top-10 finish in his sights. He maintained a steady pace and fought hard until the finish line. However, while he didn’t reach his goal, Zarco’s clever analysis of the situation and the positives he identified during the
race have instilled confidence for tomorrow’s race.
Johann Zarco – 12th
“Today, I did a good start, but I was unlucky, as the rider I had in front of me had some problems, and I could not recover positions. It’s been a tough Sprint as we suffered due to a lack of grip, the conditions of the track were different. Despite these challenges, I’m staying positive. We’ve been close in terms of lap times, and I’m confident we can find a solution for Sunday’s race.”
NAKAGAMI COMPLETES THE SPRINT IN THAILAND
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Takaaki Nakagami has finished 18th on Saturday’s Sprint at the Chang International Circuit.
After classifying 18th on the grid, Nakagami had to face a comeback Sprint on Thai soil. Despite his initial confidence from the practice sessions, he encountered unexpected difficulties with the front tyre right from the start of the race. However, Nakagami’s ability to adapt to the situation was evident as he focused on
avoiding mistakes and gathering crucial information. He is now working closely with his crew to analyze the data and prepare for the Sunday race.
Taka Nakagami – 18th
“It was not the Sprint we expected. Since the first lap, I had a different feeling with the front tyre and struggled to be comfortable on the bike. I’m disappointed with our performance because there was potential to do a good job. We are now checking Sprint’s data to understand how to improve for tomorrow’s race. The positive is that we had a good pace, so we’ve got chances on the top 10’s fight. We’ll see on Sunday; the tyre management will be crucial, and we need to be fully prepared for it.”
JOHANN ZARCO TAKES 8TH POSITION IN THAILAND
CASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco crossed the line 8th on Sunday at the Chang International Circuit.
Frenchman Johann Zarco has achieved his best season result on Thai soil under challenging wet conditions. Despite a difficult start to the race, where he lost several positions, Zarco’s strategic race management was truly impressive. His ability to keep the focus and his clever management of the situation allowed him to battle
against rivals without making any mistakes. Today, he nailed the job, finishing 8th and once again, as the first Honda on the classification.
Johann Zarco – 8th
“It’s been a good day! We’ve achieved the best result of the year so far, which is always a boost of motivation. The beginning of the race was tough and I lost several positions. At that point, I tried not to lose concentration, and during the second half of the race, I started to feel better, which allowed me to get to the 8th position. I’ve enjoyed the battle, many thanks to the team for the job done this weekend!”
TAKA NAKAGAMI FINISHES 13TH IN THAILAND
IDEMITSU Honda LCR Takaaki Nakagami has ended 13th on Sunday at the Chang International Circuit.
Japanese Nakagami faced a tough race under wet conditions on Thai soil. Despite a difficult start due to a lack of rear grip and the demanding circumstances, Nakagami’s ability to adapt to the changing situations allowed him to keep calm and recover positions as the laps went by.
The
rider defended his position without making any mistakes, leading him to cross the line 13th, securing solid points again.
“The beginning of the race was difficult. I didn’t get the feeling with the rear tyre, and the conditions were tricky, so it took me some laps to understand the situation. Then, I started to feel better, I could overtake some rivals as I was faster than some of them. In the end, I managed to grab some points, which is always important. We’ll try again next week in Malaysia!”
