Zarco fails at Silverstone, Quartararo avoids the worst

The big missed opportunity for Johann Zarco. Strong leader of British Grand Prix, the French driver lost everything when he made a mistake on the fifth lap to end up in the gravel. The dream of a first victory in the premier category, which has surely never stretched out its arms to him so much, has flew away following a badly negotiated turn 8.

Zarco had the choice of going with a medium front tire at the start of the race, a choice that may have been the source of his setbacks. “There was not a big change on the trajectory. Maybe it was the front tire that didn’t have enough grip.he slipped into the microphone of Canal+. It was nice to lead the race but I have the balls there. I think I have passed a new course but must continue and turn the page.»

Starting last, the Avignonnais ended up being called back by his team to observe Francesco Bagnaia’s final victory from the pits. Winner of the last GP in Assen (Netherlands) before the break, the Italian does it again and offers himself a fourth victory this season. After a complicated start to the season, the Ducati rider finds excellent sensations and is getting a little closer to the heights of the general classification. This Sunday, he beat Maverick Vinales, brilliant on the handlebars of his Aprilia, and his teammate Jack Miller.

Quartararo slipped after his penalty

Further on, Fabio Quartararo finished eighth in a race where he never appeared on pace. Yet author of an excellent start, like Zarco, the world champion returned to the ranks once his “long lapse” of penalty carried out. Then second behind his compatriot, “El Diablo” found himself fifth before gradually slipping behind the higher pace of his competitors.

The only bright spot for the leader of the world championship, the presence just behind him of his runner-up Aleix Espargaro. Injured following a violent fall on Saturday, the Spanish driver (Aprilia) was heroic in conceding just one more point to the French overall.