The Le Mans Bugatti circuit has been dominated by Ducati Desmosedicis since Danilo Petrucci’s victory in 2020, with wins being a collective team effort. Petrucci and Jack Miller won on official factory bikes, while independent Ducati riders took turns winning subsequent races at Le Mans. Gresini, VR46, and Pramac each secured victories at the iconic Circuit de la Sarthe in the following years.
Enea Bastianini, Marco Bezzecchi, and Jorge Martin were the independent riders who triumphed at Le Mans, showcasing their talent and skills on the Ducati machines. The factory Ducati team faced challenges at the Bugatti circuit, potentially due to the track’s characteristics and timing of the season amidst unpredictable weather.
Despite improvements in the factory GP25 bike and Marc Marquez’s dominance in practice sessions, the independents are eager to maintain their winning streak at the French Grand Prix. The battle between factory and privateer teams adds excitement and unpredictability to MotoGP races at Le Mans. Marquez remains the favorite, but the independents are determined to challenge for victory once again.
