Johann Zarco Scores Points in Assen
TT Circuit AssenCASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco has finished 13th on Sunday at Assen.
After yesterday's Sprint, Frenchman Zarco and the crew knew that tyre choice would be one of the primary critical points for today's race due to the track conditions. They followed the plan and used the medium compound on the bike's rear and front end. As the laps went by, the rider handled the situation to squeeze his package, and finally, being clever and not making mistakes, he crossed the line 13th, grabbing solid points and classifying as the first Honda in the standings.
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Takaaki Nakagami crossed the line 16th on Sunday at Assen.
After yesterday's Sprint, Japanese Nakagami and the crew knew that controlling tyre wear would be one of the critical points for today's race due to the track conditions. Nakagami did a solid job recovering several positions from the 23rd spot on the grid as he fought for the points, handled the situation without making mistakes, and finally classified 16th.
We did a good step; fighting for the points has been important for us. Compared to yesterday’s Sprint, we’ve controlled the situation better, which is positive. We are working hard to be at the level of our competitors. Overall, I’ve felt comfortable on the bike and am happy to have enjoyed today’s race.
Today’s race was hard, I couldn’t push the way I wanted. We are struggling. I tried to fight for the points and almost reached that goal. We’ll see if we can improve next week at the Sachsenring.
