Johann Zarco admits Ducati wanted "me in WorldSBK"

Johann Zarco says Ducati wanted to keep him ahead of a possible switch to WorldSBK in the future.
Johann Zarco, Ducati MotoGP Red Bull Ring 2023
Johann Zarco, Ducati MotoGP Red Bull Ring 2023

A💖fter four years with Ducati, Zarco and LCR Honda came to an agreement on a two-year deal during the Austrian MotoGP. 

Zarco’s name, prior to leaving Ducati, had p𓂃opped up in the WorldღSBK paddock as the Italian manufacturer and Yamaha had been linked with the French rider.

But Za🐲rco’s intention⛄ has always been to remain in MotoGP as long as he’s competitive, which is why a switch to Superbikes was never on the cards.

In terms of his future, Zarco decided to leave Ducati who undoubtedly have the stronge🀅st package on the grid for Honda, who has the worst.

A pu🥀zzling decision from Zarco who could have stayed at Pramac and been aboard full factory machinery again in 2024, however♎, it’s one that has turned into being a huge coup for Honda, who still have the likes of Marc Marquez and Joan Mir in their line-up for 2024. 

For Honda to turn their current woes around, having someone like 🐽Zarco could be a big benefit given his experience and development prowess.

, saying: "Ducati wanted me in the Superbike World Championship in the future, but as long as I'm competitive in MotoGP, I don't like this idea."

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