Update on the Condition of Johan Zarco after Today's MotoGP Race
by The Umarell
Sunday, May 17, 2026
This just in from LCR:
Following a crash during the second start of Sunday’s Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, French rider Johann Zarco, who was transported to the Hospital Universitari General de Catalunya, sustained injuries to the anterior and posterior cruciate ligament, and to the medial meniscus. He also suffered a small fibula tear in the ankle area. Zarco will remain overnight under observation and will travel to France on Monday to consult with specialists and assess the next steps in his recovery.
The entire Castrol Honda LCR team wishes Johann Zarco a speedy recovery and will continue to provide updates on his condition.
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