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LCR Honda’s Johann Zarco stormed to a stunning flag-to-flag MotoGP victory to the delight of his home crowd in Le Mans.
LCR Honda’s Johann Zarco achieved a remarkable flag-to-flag MotoGP victory at Le Mans, thrilling his home fans.
He became the first French rider to win his home grand prix since 1954 in unexpected circumstances due to changing weather conditions.
After a light rain at the race start, all riders opted to enter the pits and change their bikes to a wet setup, delaying the race.
Following the new regulation changes, the race distance was shortened to 26 laps.
Some riders then switched back to slick tires, creating a dynamic and unpredictable race.
Zarco ultimately emerged as the leader, while other riders struggled with the challenging conditions.
Despite crashes and penalties, Zarco maintained his lead to secure a memorable and historic victory on home soil.
