Johann Zarco tried to catch Sam Lowes

Johann Zarco and Sam Lowes think is the fast with sign

Sam Lowes and Johann Zarco the award give, please, make a smile

Xavier Simeon and Johann Zarco promise

Ajo Motorsport's Johann Zarco took second place in Austin, scoring the first ever Moto2 podium for the Finnish team.

Bad luck struck for him in Qatar, but this Sunday in Austin, Johann Zarco could finally finish off a great weekend with his first podium of the season, his second position was one he fought for right from the first lap, and was a deserved reward for a great start to the year, this is also the first podium for Ajo Motorsport in Moto2, in their rookie season in the class.

Mixed track conditions did not set Zarco back at the start of the race, starting from the second row, the Frenchman took the lead just after the first corner, from that moment, the Ajo Motorsport rider pushed hard and ignored the drops of rain that fell on the opening laps, he would only relinquish the lead of the race with 6 laps to go, as eventually race winner Sam Lowes got past him.

It was a very nice race.

I'm happy, because after the opening corners i was leading the race and for a long time i was up at the front and feeling comfortable.

It was a pleasure to lead.

Six laps from the end, Sam Lowes overtook me he was going a little better and although i tried to follow him, it was not easy and he slowly pulled away.

I had a little incident with Xavier Simeon and i lost some time.

I did not know he had crashed, so i feel bad for him.

I tried to catch Sam, but he was very fast. Second position is very important and very good for the championship.

The bike went very well, so i thank the team for a good job.

We have to keep working because i can still go faster, and that will be important for the next races.

Xavier Siméon pointing with sorry and frustration as crash on award give, Johann Zarco discussing with fear and happy tear as the lead on the 2nd position we finish line, my promise.