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MotoGP Austria 2 D3: Johann Zarco (Ducati / 14) did a really good job

He arrived on the Red Bull Ring to compete in the Styrian Grand Prix with an operated scaphoid and under a shower of well-oriented criticism which did its job with the commissioners. He was sanctioned, he was swept away like a straw in an orchestrated political turmoil. But he held on, arched his back and responded on the track with his only talent. If some had wanted to defeat Johann Zarco in the race on the official Ducati handlebars in Styria, they were at their expense. The Frenchman comes out of the ordeal, stronger than ever …

It is well known that anything that does not kill us makes us stronger. In the case of Johann Zarco, it is even more than invigorating. For this second Grand Prix in a week in Austria, the pilot Avintia Ducati has shown a strength of character that should give pause to those who would like to put this back on the media and politics.

He only rode on Saturday, he knew how to preserve himself, and, with the profession as with the talent, he left this fifth meeting of the MotoGP calendar with the two points of the 14th square. By being injured, by leaving the pit lane. He is ahead Franco Morbidelli under the checkered flag …

“Quartararo was strong on the brakes”

On this crazy weekend which has seen more and more red shirts around him, the double Moto2 World Champion comments: “ I am happy. During the race I fought to get the best possible pace and to gain positions and needed six laps to catch up with the group. At one point during the race I felt pain in my hand, but during the red flag, I was able to get a little cold ».

« The restart was good with the whole group, but I still have to improve the pass. I am proud of my team. It was a good fight and at the end with Quartararo I passed him, but he was very strong under braking. I’m happy because it’s been a tough week and I’m finally able to score points. Now it’s time to figure all these things out and come back to Misano stronger “. The reunion will take place on September 11.

MotoGP Austria 2 D3: classification

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