Monster Yamaha Tech3 (2017 - 2018)

Initially Linked with Suzuki, for Whom He Completed a Private Motogp Test During 2016, Zarco Was Then Overlooked for the 2017 Gsx-Rr Race Seat in Favour of Younger Moto2 Rival Alex Rins.

Red Bull Ktm Factory / Lcr Honda (2019)

Zarco Was Tipped to Take Ktm to New Heights, but Struggled to Adapt to the Aggressive Nature of the Rc16 and Then Shocked the Motogp World by Asking to Be Released at the End of the First Year of a Two-Year Contract Saying Happiness Was More Important Than Money.

Avintia Ducati (2020)

The Honda Performances Didn't Lead to a 2020 Offer but Zarco Had Caught the Eye of Gigi Dall’igna, Who Perhaps Spotted Similarities Between Zarco's Style and That of Triple Ducati Race Winner Jorge Lorenzo. but When the Best Dorna, the French Gp Promoter and Ducati Could Offer Was a Seat at the Avintia Team, on a Year Old Bike, Zarco Openly Pondered a Return to Moto2.

Pramac Ducati (2021 - 2023)

There Were Plenty of Positives for Zarco During the 2021 Motogp Season, Including a Career-Best Four Podiums and Leading the World Championship for the First Time.

Johann Zarco: News, Photos, Stats and More | Motogp Rider

By James H. Sterling

• Oct 8, 2026 • 5 min read

Johann Zarco: News, Photos, Stats and More | Motogp Rider

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

After Four Seasons with Ducati, Johann Zarco Has Joined Lcr Honda for a New Challenge in 2024.

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