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Live coverage of qualifying and the sprint for the 2026 MotoGP French Grand Prix
The qualifying for the French MotoGP has started, with Johann Zarco setting the fastest time on Friday. Marc Marquez had to go through Q1 to secure his place. The 2026 MotoGP French Grand Prix will continue on Saturday, with qualifying and the sprint race taking place at Le Mans, where Zarco aims to impress the home crowd once more. Despite challenging weather forecasts for Sunday, Zarco displayed his speed on Friday, leading the practices. The competition is tough, with Honda and Ducati showing strong form, and Marquez facing difficulties with his bike. The Saturday schedule includes FP2, Q1, Q2, and the sprint race.
