Johann Zarco says “I didn’t want to break the engine” after Malaysian GP DNF
Johann Zarco suffered his second technical retirement in as many MotoGP weekends as engine troubles robbed him of a strong result at the Malaysian Grand Prix. Starting eighth on the grid, the LCR rider made a quick start to demote VR46’s Fabio di Giannantonio, before settling into a rhythm behind the Tech3 KTM of Enea Bastianini. He looked set to finish as the top Honda at Sepang, but ... Keep…
Johann Zarco expressed regret after suffering his second technical retirement in two MotoGP weekends due to engine troubles at the Malaysian Grand Prix. Starting eighth on the grid, the LCR rider quickly took the lead, overtaking Fabio di Giannantonio before settling behind Enea Bastianini's Tech3 KTM. Despite looking poised to finish as the top Honda, Zarco lost momentum with three laps remaining and was forced to retire the bike.
He clarified that the issue was not the same as his early exit from the Australian GP Sprint, stating he didn't want to break the engine. Zarco, while positive about his performance, emphasized that the final result didn't matter much due to the exceptional year before new regulations. The race, one of the hottest of the season, saw the temperature surpassing 30C at Sepang.
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