Johann Zarco set for MotoGP return at Aragon Grand Prix
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Johann Zarco is scheduled to return to MotoGP at the upcoming Aragon Grand Prix, taking place from August 28-30. The announcement comes from LCR, contingent on his passing a medical evaluation next Thursday. Zarco previously suffered a severe crash during the Catalan Grand Prix in May, which involved other riders, including Luca Marini and Francesco Bagnaia. His left leg sustained injuries during that accident, raising concerns about his ability to compete again.
- •Zarco to return at Aragon Grand Prix later this month.
- •LCR confirms return contingent on medical evaluation.
- •Zarco suffered significant injuries in a crash at Catalan Grand Prix.
- •Crash also involved Luca Marini and Francesco Bagnaia.
- 12:05 PMMotorsport.com — Johann Zarco set to return at Aragon GP after terrifying Barcelona accident
- 12:05 PMAutosport — Zarco set for Aragon MotoGP return after Barcelona accident
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Johann Zarco set to return at Aragon GP after terrifying Barcelona accident
"LCR has announced that Johann Zarco will make his MotoGP comeback at the Aragon Grand Prix, which is due to take place from 28-30 August, provided he passes a medical evaluation next Thursday. Zarco suffered a horrifying crash at Turn 1 during the first restart at the Catalan Grand Prix in May. In the accident, which also involved Luca Marini and Francesco Bagnaia, Zarco’s left leg became ...Keep reading
"LCR has announced that Johann Zarco will make his MotoGP comeback at the Aragon Grand Prix, which is due to take place from 28-30 August, provided he passes a medical evaluation next Thursday. Zarco suffered a horrifying crash at Turn 1 during the first restart at the Catalan Grand Prix in May. In the accident, which also involved Luca Marini and Francesco Bagnaia, Zarco’s left leg became ...Keep reading
"More than one hundred days after suffering a crash at the Catalan GP, the French rider received clearance from his personal doctors to attempt a comeback at MotorLand next week
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 20, 2026, 12:05 PMJohann Zarco set to return at Aragon GP after terrifying Barcelona accident
LCR has announced that Johann Zarco will make his MotoGP comeback at the Aragon Grand Prix, which is due to take place from 28-30 August, provided he passes a medical evaluation next Thursday. Zarco suffered a horrifying crash at Turn 1 during the first restart at the Catalan Grand Prix in May. In the accident, which also involved Luca Marini and Francesco Bagnaia, Zarco’s left leg became ...Keep reading
- AutosportAug 20, 2026, 12:05 PMZarco set for Aragon MotoGP return after Barcelona accident
LCR has announced that Johann Zarco will make his MotoGP comeback at the Aragon Grand Prix, which is due to take place from 28-30 August, provided he passes a medical evaluation next Thursday. Zarco suffered a horrifying crash at Turn 1 during the first restart at the Catalan Grand Prix in May. In the accident, which also involved Luca Marini and Francesco Bagnaia, Zarco’s left leg became ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 12:05 PMJohann Zarco set to return at Aragon GP after terrifying Barcelona accident
More than one hundred days after suffering a crash at the Catalan GP, the French rider received clearance from his personal doctors to attempt a comeback at MotorLand next week
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