Friday at the Thai GP
#5 Johann Zarco – 10th (1’29.608)
“First Q2 of the year and it felt great! It’s a strong way to start the weekend. I set a good lap time early on, then focused on my strategy and tried to improve, but it was challenging. Tomorrow, the goal is to secure the best possible grid position and enjoy the Sprint with a solid result.”
#35 Somkiat Chantra – 21st (1’30.286)
“It’s been a nice day. I was able to observe and compare myself with many riders, which allowed me to learn and adapt to the category, lap by lap. We made some progress, but we still need to keep working on the areas where we are struggling. It’s a great emotion for me to be here in front of my crowd on my debut.”
Saturday
#5 Johann Zarco – 10th – Sprint
“The heat was tough to handle, and I struggled to overtake one of my rivals. We were really close to the points, but a lack of grip made it hard to maintain the pace. I made too many mistakes and missed the opportunity in this first Sprint. However, with the information we gathered, we’ll do our best to fight for points in tomorrow’s race.”
#35 Somkiat Chantra – 19th – Sprint
“It was an amazing experience! I learned a lot, and it felt incredible to race in front of my home crowd. Tomorrow’s race will be long, but I’ll give my best and keep learning step by step.”
Sunday
#5 Johann Zarco – 7th – Race
“It was a tough race due to the high track temperatures, but I knew everyone was struggling, so I focused on conserving energy for the final stages. I felt increasingly comfortable on the bike and was able to overtake rivals, allowing us to achieve our goal. This result is a great way to start the season, and I want to thank the team and HRC for their hard work throughout the weekend.”
#35 Somkiat Chantra – 18th – Race
“It was an incredible experience for me. The race was tough, but I focused on avoiding mistakes and doing my best. We need to keep learning and improving. Racing in front of my home crowd has been truly amazing.”
