Zarco is one of several riders that has had a run-in with Marquez during the first half of this season, as 🌠the Hꦐonda rider has at times struggled to remain under control. 

A collision with Miguel Oliveira where he rammed the Aprili♉a rider in the Porutugese Grand Prix at Portimao, was followed up by taking out Zarco during P2 at Sachsenring.

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A third incident tಌhen took place, this time with Enea Bastianini during qualifying for the Dutch MotoGP at Assen.

Aside from his incidents with other riders, Marquez has also tended to💯 cras๊h often and heavily, which is why Zarco thinks a different approach is needed.

"With the time he has with Honda, it may be that he needs to ♐have a little more calm and control, that he cannot go for the victory because the bike is not at the moment," said Zarco when speaking to . 

"He can𒁃 have a little more patience or wisdom so as not to hurt himself with f𝄹alls.”

"The ♈MotoGP bikes are very fast now, but we also have more control over them, it's not like before. 

"I🎃 believe that in MotoGP you cannot do a good overtaking without contact, althou🎀gh always with respect. But I think it is a contact sport“

"I like to control the bike a lot and the situation, if I can't, I don't like to risk more than necessary. I always have a lot of p✃assion to do my best on the bike, which I think is something very important. 

"I try the ma🌊ximum of what I can give. With age you have more control and less madness, at this level it is important to contro♛l more."

Opening stages ﷺof a MotoGP race like a๊ game of ‘poker’

In 2023 Zarco has been one of theꦦ fastest riders, especially when it comes to the closi🅷ng stages of a race.

However, it’s the early laps that have cost him 🐽the chance at victory on more than one occasion.

Speaking about the early laps, Zarco added: "The good thing I have as a rider is that, when I understand something, I can repeat it without problem. The race finishes are just a technical combination that allows me to be strong, 🎐but still doesn't allow me to win. 

"The first three corners are a moment that can make the difference, bu♉t it's like a poker where you have tꦚo try your luck”

"Now you need to be a little more aggressive in order not to lose position. You have to try: if you pass well, if you don't pass you lose the le✃ading riders."

Although the c꧑urrent campaign is Zarco’s best start to a MotoGP season, he’s unlikely to become a title challenger as he𒅌 sits 85 points behind Francesco Bagnaia.

Still, Zarco is happy with his season thus far: "I think it 𝓰has been one of my best starts to the season, but I remember 2021, my first year with Pramac. The Ducati has more engine compared to its adversaries, but I consider that the best so far has been 2021"

"I'm happy with how things are going. I want to win and get on the podium. This year with the sprints it is difficult but you can learn a lot for ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚSundays.

"The dream is to be MotoGP world champ♏ion, but you have to win. It's okay to have that dream."

"The advantage of trying things can lead to a 🐠great prize, which with technical superiority you can win. 

"In addition, with the experience that I have I think that it can be a benefit. I think Jorge Martín, who is also younger, has a better chance of w﷽inning the title."