The 28-year-old moved to KTM last year after a two-year affiliation with Yamaha satellite team Tech 3.
He’d consistently performed well on an M1 and bagged two sixth-place finishes overall in 2018 and 2017 respectively.
However, it hasn’t been plain sailing for the Frenchman this season.
He’s currently on a meagre seven points after a series of dismal performances.
“We continue to collect small improvements”
Johann Zarco
Zarco finished 14th last time out in Jerez but was a staggering 26.7 seconds behind race winner Marc Marquez.
After struggling in free practice, he said to French media outlet Canal: "Our chassis and power delivery are c**p.”
However, after the showpiece in Andalusia, Zarco issued a grovelling climbdown.
He wrote on Instagram: "Hello everyone, I just got back from Jerez, where on Sunday I ran in the grand prize, in which I finished in 14th position.
“From Monday until Wednesday I had a test and while I was coming home I read a lot of things It's normal, on Friday I was really angry after my accident and I said a lot of ugly things, KTM is doing its best to do a good job and I'm also pushing hard, but the moment what we are going through is difficult for everyone.
“We continue to collect small improvements and have prepared the Grand Prix of France.
“Now, we have a new Frenchman on the grid, Fabio (Quartararo), who is going very strong. That's why it will be very nice to meet our French fans. See you.”
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Marquez is currently top of the pile following his dominant performances in Jerez and Argentina.
Suzuki youngster Alex Rins is hot on Marquez’s heals though. He’s just one point behind the Catalan superstar.
MotoGP World Championship standings:
1. Marc Marquez Repsol Honda 70 points
2. Alex Rins Suzuki 69 points
3. Andrea Dovizioso Ducati 67 points
4. Valentino Rossi Yamaha 61 points
5. Danilo Petrucci Ducati 41 points
6. Maverick Vinales Yamaha 30 points
7. Jack Miller Pramac Ducati 29 points
8. Takaaki Nakagami LCR Honda 29 points
9. Cal Crutchlow LCR Honda 27 points
10. Franco Morbidelli Petronas Yamaha 25 points
11. Pol Espargaro KTM Factory 21 points
12. Aleix Espargaro Aprilia Gresini 18 points
13. Fabio Quartararo Petronas Yamaha 17 points
14. Jorge Lorenzo Repsol Honda 11 points
15. Francesco Bagnaia Pramac Ducati 9 points
16. Joan Mir Suzuki 8 points
17. Miguel Oliveira KTM Tech3 7 points
18. Johann Zarco KTM Factory 7 points
19. Stefan Bradl HRC 6 points
20. Andrea Iannone Aprilia Gresini 6 points
21. Tito Rabat Avintia Ducati 2 points
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/motogp/778431/MotoGP-news-Johann-Zarco-KTM-Le-Mans
2019-05-13 06:43:29Z
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