Castrol Honda LCR have announced that Johann Zarco will return to racing at the Michelin Grand Prix of Aragon, subject to passing the mandatory medical examination at the circuit. It will mark his first appearance since the Catalan GP.

Following his crash in Barcelona, the #5 was forced to miss the subsequent Grands Prix, allowing him to recover from left knee ligament injuries. Zarco and his medical team opted for a non-surgical approach, with September initially set as a targeted return. However, his recovery has improved in recent weeks, bringing forward his comeback.

“I’m pretty happy with how the knee is progressing and recovering. I feel good enough to jump back on the MotoGP bike, and I’m really looking forward to getting back to racing. The Supermoto and CBR have been great for building up the intensity and doing long runs. I’ve really missed my team, racing and the paddock, so I can’t wait to be back in Aragon!” – Johann Zarco

In recent weeks, Zarco has increased his workload, riding both a supermoto and a Honda CBR1000RR as part of his rehabilitation. Now, after making steady progress, he’s been given the all-clear and will travel to Aragon to undergo mandatory medical assessments at the circuit. If successful, the #5 will return to competition, reuniting and continuing his work with Castrol Honda LCR on track.