Johann Zarco has revealed that he will eventually need surgery on his injured knee, but not until his MotoGP career is over so he can "grow old in a good way". The 36-year-old suffered a serious knee injury in a horrifying crash at the Catalan Grand Prix in May.
He missed six races while recovering, though he didn't require urgent surgery as initially thought. Since returning at Aragon, Zarco has scored points in two of the last three races.
Speaking ahead of this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, Zarco said his knee is improving. He has been able to do more running and even started hiking in the mountains, which gave him more confidence. "For motorbike, the leg is going pretty well," he said. "But I need to be careful because I can't have the stability of a normal knee."
When asked if he will need surgery in the off-season, he replied: "Not for the winter break, but at the end of my racing career, yes, because my meniscus is not in the right place and I can develop arthrosis. So it's not in a hurry, but if I want to grow old in a good way, the surgery will be necessary."
Zarco also mentioned that his training regime has changed. He had to give up padel and now focuses more on gym work. "I was enjoying padel a lot, but I'm not doing anymore," he explained. "But I'm doing a bit more gym, which I was not a fan of, and now I'm enjoying it much more."
Despite the injury, Zarco remains competitive. He has shown solid performances since his return and is determined to finish the season strongly. His decision to delay surgery is a wise one, ensuring a healthier future after racing.
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