Johann Zarco says “I didn’t want to break the engine” after Malaysian GP DNF

MotoGP · statement · 2026-11-02

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…

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