Zarco

2023 World Champions: Ducati’s best ever MotoGP season in numbers

November 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

For the first time in its MotoGP history, Ducati wins its second consecutive Riders’ World Title with Francesco Bagnaia. For the Borgo Panigale constructor, this is the third MotoGP Riders’ World Title, along with the success achieved in 2007 with […]

Limits exist to be exceeded. Challenges to be overcome. Records to be broken. Ducati dominates

November 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati dominates the world of racing with Francesco Bagnaia confirmed as MotoGP World Champion Ducati domination: Francesco Bagnaia and the Desmosedici GP of the Ducati Lenovo Team are confirmed as MotoGP World Champions for the […]

Zarco Set to Attack from Fourth Row in Valencia – Syahrin Aims to fight Back

November 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 star Johann Zarco delivered a strong performance on Saturday in Valencia. In the third session of the weekend, he set the fifth fastest time and therefore, was the only Yamaha rider of […]

Zarco and Syahrin Kick Off Japan Grand Prix in Strong Form

October 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider Johann Zarco initiated Friday in Motegi with a stunning third fastest time, after getting up to speed quickly this morning. In mixed conditions during FP2 the fast Frenchman was leading away […]

Zarco and Syahrin to Launch Thai GP from Third and Sixth Row

October 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 star Johann Zarco displayed a strong performance in today’s third Free Practice and progressed to ninth on his last lap to clinch a direct Q2 entry at the Chang International Circuit. In […]

Tough Aragón Grand Prix for Determined Zarco and Syahrin

September 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today’s 14th round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship season turns out a hard challenge for Monster Yamaha Tech3 ‘s Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin, who both grit their teeth during the 23 laps race […]

Zarco and Syahrin Squeeze Out the Last Tenths in Aragón Qualifying

September 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco delivered a strong performance during Qualifying for the Aragón Grand Prix this weekend. The French star got the best out of himself and his Yamaha YZR-M1 today and missed out […]

Zarco and Syahrin Focused on MotorLand Challenge

September 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco showed a strong effort just a few days ago in Misano earning a 10th place finish following a tough race. Now the fast Frenchman is more than eager to collect […]

Zarco and Syahrin Give Their Best in San Marino GP

September 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a decent start, Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco lost four positions in the beginning of the 27 hot laps race at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli today, but was gritting his teeth to […]

Zarco Clinches Second Row start in Austria – Syahrin Primed to Fight

August 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco produced a superbly calculated ride to qualify in sixth position for tomorrow’s Austrian GP. After collecting useful data in partly wet and partly dry conditions this morning, he went 0.880 […]

Zarco and Syahrin Stay on Track for One Day Test in Brno

August 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a successful Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceske Republiky the Monster Yamaha Tech3 team was back in action today at the Automotodrom Brno in order to find improvements for the remaining nine rounds of 2018. […]

Syahrin and Zarco Display Fantastic Opening to Second Part of 2018 in Brno

August 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo of Hafizh Syahrin and Johann Zarco commenced the Monster Energy Grand Prix Cescke Republiky with great enthusiasm and a very strong performance today. While Syahrin was incredibly fast from the […]

Zarco and Syahrin Primed to Commence Second Part of the Season in Brno

August 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a two weeks’ summer break, the entire Monster Yamaha Tech3 team can’t wait to hit the track again this weekend for the Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceske Republiky. Thereby, Johann Zarco aims to find […]

Zarco shows huge determination in Germany – Syahrin impressively reclaims rookie lead

July 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 star Johann Zarco displayed a resolute race performance today for the eighth round of the MotoGP Championship season at the Sachsenring. Following a tough Qualifying the Frenchman had to start from 14thon […]

Zarco and Syahrin Focused on Catalunya Battle

June 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With excellent memories of a very positive day of testing at the newly asphalted Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the Monster Yamaha Tech3 pair heads to Montmeló for this weekends’ Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya highly […]

Zarco Primed for Mugello Battle from Third Row – Syahrin Equals Best Qualifying Performance

June 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider Johann Zarco initiated the second day of action at the Italian GP this morning with a superb improvement of 1.409 seconds from the first to the third Free Practice to comfortably […]

Zarco and Syahrin Prepared for Demanding Italian Challenge

May 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo lands in Italy impatiently this weekend for the sixth round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship. Following his fabulous pole position in front of his home crowd, an unlucky end […]

Fruitful Test for Zarco and Syahrin in Montmeló

May 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo concluded a productive day of testing today at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Apart from trying the tyre allocation Michelin brought to Catalunya in order to meet the requirements of the […]

Clever Zarco Conquers Outstanding Second Place – Syahrin Shows Greatest Determination to Finish the Spanish GP

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With some luck and a very solid race, Johann Zarco claimed his second podium in 2018. Thereby, the Monster Yamaha Tech3 star, who concluded the fourth race of the season as the best Yamaha rider […]

Zarco Kicks off European Season Inside the Top 3 – Syahrin is Catching Up

May 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 Racing team is back on European soil this weekend for the Spanish Grand Prix, where Johann Zarcoopened up the competition in a very strong way. Following a solid morning session, he […]

Zarco Emerges Strong in Americas GP – Syahrin Shows Huge Potential Without Rewards

April 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 star Johann Zarco delivered a solid third round of 2018, fighting for the podium at the beginning of the race. A few struggles over the course of the weekend at the demanding […]

Zarco and Hernandez Conclude Sepang Test with Positive Sensations

January 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider Johann Zarco leaves Malaysia with some great feedback after three productive first days of testing in 2018. Last year’s MotoGP Rookie of the Year continued his hard work on Tuesday, concluding […]

Zarco Stars Again to Finish 2nd on Opening Day of Testing in Valencia

November 15, 2017 Michael Le Pard

After a truly memorable performance at the Valencia GP, Johann Zarco continued the momentum today with another notable display. He explored different options for the forthcoming season before powering to a personal best that left […]

Zarco Primed for Australian Grand Prix Challenge Parkes to Step in for Folger

October 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Fresh from the gruelling Japanese Grand Prix, Johann Zarco confidently eyes up the second back-to-back race at the legendary Phillip Island circuit. The high-flying rookie had a strong weekend in Japan, where he clinched his […]

Zarco Fastest Yamaha on Wet Day 1 at Motegi

October 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco showed his formidable form in the wet by closing the opening day of the Motul Grand Prix of Japan in 5th position. With rain expected for the entire weekend, Zarco got straight into […]

Zarco Concludes Aragon Battle in 9th Solid Performance by Folger

September 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco’s strong effort at the gruelling Aragon Grand Prix earned him a 9th place finish today under the scorching Spanish sun. The French star leapt forward from 11th and he immediately set into a […]

Positive Day 1 for Zarco at Silverstone

August 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 pair started their British Grand Prix campaigns today as they both took the first steps in preparation for Sunday’s showdown. Johann Zarco began the weekend with instant speed after completing FP1 […]

Impressive Folger Fires to 2nd on Day 1 at Brno. Strong Zarco Powers to 4th

August 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 rookie duo wasted no time in getting up to speed after the summer break by both superbly closing the opening day of practice in the Czech Republic inside the top 4. […]