Complicated Sprint for Johann Zarco in Mandalika
Pertamina Mandalika International CircuitCASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco experienced a setback in Saturday’s Sprint at Mandalika.
・Following a challenging qualifying session, the French rider embarked on a determined comeback effort on Indonesian soil.
・Zarco delivered a strong start and swiftly gained positions, battling hard to secure points.
・Unfortunately, while pushing in the final laps, he crashed, ending his fight prematurely.
・The team remains fully committed to analyzing the data and refining the setup, aiming to deliver a stronger performance in tomorrow’s main race.
Unfortunate Sprint for Somkiat Chantra in Mandalika
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Somkiat Chantra crashed during Saturday’s Sprint in Mandalika.
・After a tough qualifying, Chantra made a solid start and was working to recover positions.
・Unfortunately, on the first lap at turn 13, he crashed (without consequences), which prevented him from continuing his effort.
・The team is analyzing the data to determine exactly what happened, aiming to make progress ahead of tomorrow’s main race.
The start was pretty good, I was recovering positions lap by lap and noticed many riders were struggling due to the demanding conditions, so I focused on staying calm and doing my job. After that, I wasn’t able to ride the way I wanted, and I crashed in the last corner a few laps from the end while trying to push. I’m still missing confidence, but I’m working closely with the team to find the right solution. I’m happy with Honda’s improvements, and having the official riders up front is a positive sign. We just need to keep working to find the right feeling.
The start was pretty good, I was recovering positions lap by lap and noticed many riders were struggling due to the demanding conditions, so I focused on staying calm and doing my job. After that, I wasn’t able to ride the way I wanted, and I crashed in the last corner a few laps from the end while trying to push. I’m still missing confidence, but I’m working closely with the team to find the right solution. I’m happy with Honda’s improvements, and having the official riders up front is a positive sign. We just need to keep working to find the right feeling.
Today, I crashed on the first lap. I felt something wasn’t right with the rear side of the bike, and I immediately lost the front. The team will analyze the data to understand what happened. Looking ahead to tomorrow, we’ll push to recover positions and see what the outcome will be. The weather conditions are easier for me to manage, as they’re similar to what I’m used to in Thailand, so we’re ready for the main race.
Today, I crashed on the first lap. I felt something wasn’t right with the rear side of the bike, and I immediately lost the front. The team will analyze the data to understand what happened. Looking ahead to tomorrow, we’ll push to recover positions and see what the outcome will be. The weather conditions are easier for me to manage, as they’re similar to what I’m used to in Thailand, so we’re ready for the main race.
