Johann Zarco makes Suzuki MotoGP debut
Reigning Moto2 world champion Johann Zarco has made his MotoGP debut during a private test for Suzuki (se𒈔e picture below).
The Frenchman, who is also in Japan to prepare for July's Suzuka 8 Hours, had 🌊confirmed the test during last month's Le Mans round, when he stated:
"It's a nice oppo𒈔rtunity to test the [MotoGP] Suzuki in Japan and also they asked me if I can do the 8-Hours Endura𝓀nce race at Suzuka.
"I've never been, so I say ﷽yes because I like to train on the [GSX-R) road bike and it's good to 𓃲try this race and be part of Suzuki for this.
"I hope to be with Suzuki in 2017 and it's part of the job this summer to prove what I can do. We will test with Suzuki, b⭕ut it doesn't mean that I have a plac🥂e with them [in MotoGP] for next year."
Indeed, despite having an option with Suzuki, the lat🦋est rumours suggest Moto2 rival Alex Rins will join Andrea Iannone 𓂃on the factory GSX-RRs next season. Zarco is thus tipped to fill the vacancy at Tech 3 - although any such deal can only be agreed once he has been released from the Suzuki option.
Peter has 𝔍been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. He is at the forefront of the Suzuki exit story and Marc Mar꧋quez’s injury issues.
