P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Luca Marini was fastest in first practice for the 2026 MotoGP French Grand Prix
Honda’s Luca Marini set the fastest time during the tight FP1 at the MotoGP French Grand Prix on his upgraded RC213V, with Johann Zarco, last year’s winner, finishing fourth. Despite forecasts of poor weather for race day at Le Mans, conditions were perfect during Friday morning’s 45-minute FP1 session. Honda arrived at Le Mans with an updated aerodynamic package following the post-race Jerez test, allowing Marini to top the timesheets with a 1m30.857s. Zarco, the home favorite, achieved a fourth-place finish on his LCR-run machine, showcasing a strong performance. The FP1 session also saw impressive performances from other riders, with Fabio Di Giannantonio, Pedro Acosta, and Alex Rins finishing within the top positions. Ducati introduced a new chassis at Le Mans, further adding excitement to the MotoGP French Grand Prix weekend.
