Johann Zarco says this weekend’s planned MotoGP return at Aragon comes at the “perfect time”, with the speed of his recovery taking even the Frenchman by surprise. The LCR Honda rider suffered extensive ligament damage to his left knee after losing control under braking for Turn 1 during the Catalunya restart in May.
Zarco was injured when his leg became tangled in Pecco Bagnaia’s rear wheel, with Honda’s Luca Marini also taken down. Initially expected to undergo surgery once swelling subsided and burns healed, doctors later determined an operation wasn’t necessary. Zarco has since increased his training both on and off the bike.
“I’m still in the middle of my rehabilitation process, getting back in shape, or rather, reconditioning, and Aragon is actually coming at the perfect time,” Zarco told Canal+. “I really didn’t think I’d be riding in MotoGP so soon. It’s been three months and a little over a week since Barcelona.
“But ultimately, after several training sessions on a supermoto and on the CBR - which has the same racing position as the MotoGP bike - I saw it was going well. So, it’s worth being able to come back to Aragon and get back into the swing of things at over 300 km/h.” The Le Mans winner added he’s “still addicted to that adrenaline rush, and it’ll feel good to experience it again.”
Zarco must pass a MotoGP medical check on Thursday before being cleared to ride, with Cal Crutchlow on standby. Should he start Sunday’s race, he’ll need to serve a double long lap penalty for causing the Turn 1 accident in Catalunya. Johann Zarco’s return is a boost for the team, and his recovery has been remarkable.
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