Two-time Moto2 World Champion Johann Zarco has expressed strong confidence that Manuel Gonzalez will achieve a historic double victory in the Moto2 World Championship by winning consecutive titles. Despite leading the current Moto2 standings, Gonzalez will remain in the class for the 2026 season after missing out on a MotoGP team seat, positioning him uniquely to make history.
Gonzalez’s Unexpected Stay in Moto2 and Its Implications
Manuel Gonzalez was widely rumored to join the prestigious Prima Pramac Racing Yamaha team in MotoGP for the next year. Instead, the MotoGP opportunities went to Toprak Razgatlioglu and Jack Miller, leaving Gonzalez in the intermediate class. Although this might seem like a setback, Zarco sees this as a beneficial chance for Gonzalez to strengthen his championship credentials and personal growth before making the leap to MotoGP.
Gonzalez stands to become the first rider since Zarco himself in 2016 to retain the Moto2 title in back-to-back seasons. Zarco highlighted the challenges faced by Spanish riders in Moto2, especially due to stiff competition within their own nation.
This is not easy for a Spanish rider to perform in Moto2 without good opportunities to transition to MotoGP, given the fierce competition from many talented Spanish riders,
he said, emphasizing the difficulty of the path Gonzalez faces.
Zarco’s Perspective on Gonzalez’s Potential and Personal Experience
Drawing from his own Moto2 journey, Zarco is confident that Gonzalez can turn the situation into a powerful step forward. If Gonzalez wins this season and repeats the feat next year, he will not only cement his legacy but emerge as a formidable force in motorcycle racing.
If he can take the positives from this experience and continue to develop personally, he will become very strong,
Zarco remarked, underscoring the importance of development beyond immediate results.
Zarco also shared how his mindset during his second Moto2 title run focused solely on skill improvement rather than external pressures or rewards.
I learned so much during my second title run; it wasn’t easy, but it prepared me to enter MotoGP with immense strength,
he affirmed, highlighting how his perseverance translated into success at the higher level of MotoGP competition.
Anticipating an Intense Moto2 Season with Gonzalez in the Spotlight
As the Moto2 championship progresses, Manuel Gonzalez’s quest for consecutive titles has captured the attention of fans and experts alike. Supported by Zarco’s endorsement and driven by the chance to set a historic milestone, Gonzalez’s performance this season and the next will be crucial to his career trajectory. This situation underscores the unpredictability and fierce competition within motorcycle racing, promising an exciting season ahead.
