Johann Zarco returns to the podium and takes third place at the Grand Prix of the Czech Republic this Sunday afternoon. Starting from pole position, the French Ducati rider is reborn from the ashes to erase his 18th place in the general classification for the 2019 season.
“I missed the start, I didn't start well, Zarco analyzes. I felt good in the turns, several pilots overtook me and I tried to take them back. There was a small gap with Pol Espargaro, I made a few mistakes. I didn't think he would fall. In the last three laps I had no more grip. I heard Alex Rins behind me. "
The first laps were complicated for Johann Zarco, passed by five other drivers in the first corners. But the native of Cannes rose gradually, until he stole third place from his compatriot, and maintained it until the end, despite a penalty imposed following his contact with Pol Espargaro. The Frenchman signs the seventh podium of his career.
Quartararo still leader of the general
The bumpy circuit of Masaryk, on the other hand, was less successful for Fabio Quartararo, who hardly climbed to seventh place. A drastic change of scenario for the Niçois compared to Jerez. In Andalusia, the tricolor was quickly eradicated in the lead, before leading the race from start to finish.
The victory goes to Brad Binder who becomes the first South African to win a Grand Prix in the premier class. To see a rookie achieve such a feat, you have to go back to 2013, and the victory of Marc Marquez in Austin.
Incredible finish! 🏁 @ BradBinder_41 first South African driver to win a Grand Prix 👏🏆
Seventh podium from @ JohannZarco1 who fabulously resists @ Rins42 for third place 🇫🇷
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Fabio Quartararo always remains at the top of the general classification, thanks to his victories on the circuit of Jerez. The Petronas Yamaha SRT rider has 59 points, 17 more than Vinales.
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As in the Andalusian Grand Prix, the race took place without Marc Marquez. Injured in the humerus, following a nasty fall during the first Grand Prix of the season, the six-time world champion had attempted a comeback four days after his operation, before giving up during qualifying. The Spaniard, who has operated on for a second time, should also skip the next two Grands Prix in Austria, which will be held on August 16 and 23.