Johann Zarco avoids knee surgery, targets September MotoGP return
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 8:28 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Johann Zarco will not undergo surgery for a left knee injury sustained during the Catalan GP. Following his rehabilitation, Zarco's team confirmed he is recovering well and aims to return to competition after the summer. He visited Dr. Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet in Lyon on July 1 to evaluate his condition. His absence will likely impact the racing schedule until his return in September.
- •Zarco suffers left knee injury in Catalan GP
- •Avoids surgery after positive rehab response
- •Plans to return for races in September
- •Visited Lyon for medical assessment on July 1
- 10:21 AMAutosport — Zarco avoids surgery after Catalan GP crash, targets September MotoGP return
- 8:28 AMMotorsport.com — Johann Zarco avoids surgery after Catalan GP crash, targets September MotoGP return
"Johann Zarco will not undergo surgery to treat an injury to his left knee and that, following a positive response to his rehabilitation, he will return to competition after the summer, his team confirmed in a statement. Zarco reportedly visited Dr Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet in Lyon to assess the current condition of his knee on 1 July. He is continuing his recovery process, and hopes to make a ...Keep reading
"Johann Zarco will not undergo surgery to treat an injury to his left knee and that, following a positive response to his rehabilitation, he will return to MotoGP competition after the summer. Zarco visited Dr Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet in Lyon to assess the current condition of his knee on 1 July. He is continuing his recovery process, and hopes to make a return to racing in ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJul 3, 2026, 10:21 AMZarco avoids surgery after Catalan GP crash, targets September MotoGP return
Johann Zarco will not undergo surgery to treat an injury to his left knee and that, following a positive response to his rehabilitation, he will return to MotoGP competition after the summer. Zarco visited Dr Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet in Lyon to assess the current condition of his knee on 1 July. He is continuing his recovery process, and hopes to make a return to racing in ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 3, 2026, 8:28 AMJohann Zarco avoids surgery after Catalan GP crash, targets September MotoGP return
Johann Zarco will not undergo surgery to treat an injury to his left knee and that, following a positive response to his rehabilitation, he will return to competition after the summer, his team confirmed in a statement. Zarco reportedly visited Dr Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet in Lyon to assess the current condition of his knee on 1 July. He is continuing his recovery process, and hopes to make a ...Keep reading
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