Johann Zarco

Johann Zarco is a veteran French MotoGP rider, iconic for his signature backflip victory celebrations. As a back-to-back Moto2 World Champion, Zarco is highly respected for his vast experience, incredibly smooth riding style, and sharp technical analytical skills. His premier class journey has been a dramatic rollercoaster, navigating from the brink of losing his career to finally achieving a highly emotional maiden victory.

Career Journey

• Moto2 Dominance & Impressive MotoGP Debut (2015–2018): Winning back-to-back Moto2 World Championships in 2015 and 2016, Zarco was promoted to MotoGP with the Monster Yamaha Tech3 satellite team in 2017. He was an immediate revelation, frequently leading races and securing the Rookie of the Year title thanks to his outstanding performances on the YZR-M1.
• The KTM Crisis & Ducati Revival (2019–2020): His move to the factory KTM team in 2019 resulted in a severe crisis of confidence, leading him to terminate his contract mid-season. Once on the verge of dropping off the grid entirely, Zarco slowly rebuilt his career with Ducati, starting with the Reale Avintia satellite squad in 2020, where he managed to snatch a podium and prove he was still highly competitive.
• Pramac Consistency & Maiden Victory (2021–2023): Promoted to Prima Pramac Racing, Zarco became a highly consistent point-scorer and a regular podium contender. The absolute pinnacle of his long wait finally paid off in the 2023 season, where he masterfully claimed his first-ever premier class victory at the Australian Grand Prix (Phillip Island) after enduring 120 MotoGP starts.
• A New Challenge at LCR Honda (2024–Present): Instead of staying in the comfort zone of the championship-winning Ducati machinery, Zarco made a bold decision to join LCR Honda Castrol starting in 2024. Entering the 2025 and 2026 seasons, Zarco is heavily utilizing his veteran instincts and technical expertise to spearhead the development of the struggling Honda RC213V, taking on the massive mission of bringing the Japanese manufacturer back to the front of the grid.