Zarco’s Magnificent French GP Victory Bolsters Quest for Honda Factory Ride in 2026

French Grand Prix winner Johann Zarco believes his surprise victory at Le Mans will help his quest to step up from LCR to the factory Honda team in MotoGP 2026. Zarco’s desire to become a factory rider has been evident, and discussions with Honda have been positive even before the win. His success at Le Mans is a testament to his standout season with Honda. The victory marked Honda’s first since 2023, solidifying Zarco’s position as the lead Honda rider. If called up to the factory team for 2026, Zarco…

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Quartararo Triumphs over Marquez in Thrilling French GP Qualifying Showdown

Fabio Quartararo secured his second consecutive MotoGP pole position by outpacing Marc Marquez at Le Mans, setting the stage for a thrilling home race weekend. In Q2, Quartararo bested the factory Ducati and will lead the pack on the grid. Alex Marquez of Gresini Ducati will start from the third position, while Francesco Bagnaia had to settle for sixth on the second factory Ducati. The qualifying session was briefly halted due to Ai Ogura’s crash, with only enough time left for one flying lap attempt for most riders before Quartararo’s…

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Zarco Nearing Victory: Negotiations Intensify for Marini’s Coveted Honda MotoGP Seat in 2026

Johann Zarco, the Satellite Honda rider, is openly expressing his desire to secure Luca Marini’s factory seat in 2026. Marini’s contract with Honda is set to expire at the end of the current season, while Joan Mir is signed with the team until 2026. Zarco’s exceptional performance in 2025 has caught Honda’s attention, and he is optimistic about the ongoing discussions with the team regarding a potential promotion. Despite currently riding an independent RC213V, Zarco has led Honda’s resurgence under new technical director Romano Albesiano and is currently seventh in…

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LCR Racing’s Battle To Retain Zarco Amidst Honda’s Pursuit: MotoGP 2026 Drama Unfolds

Lucio Cecchinello, the boss of Johann Zarco’s LCR Honda team, does not see any advantage in Zarco switching to the factory Honda team for the 2026 season. Zarco, aged 34, has expressed his desire to join the factory team when Luca Marini’s contract expires next year. Cecchinello emphasized the strong bond between Zarco, the engineers, and the team, believing it to be the ideal environment. He noted that LCR Honda provides the same equipment as the factory team, making the switch seem unnecessary in terms of performance. Despite Zarco’s aspirations…

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Magnifique: French Grand Prix Shatters Attendance Records at MotoGP 2025

The 2025 French Grand Prix broke the all-time record for the most spectators at a MotoGP round, with 311,797 fans attending across the Le Mans weekend. Significant numbers were seen on each day, with 94,757 fans on Thursday and Friday, 96,637 on Saturday witnessing Fabio Quartararo claim pole, and 120,403 on Sunday as Johann Zarco secured a historic victory. Zarco’s win ended a drought for French riders at Le Mans, not seen since Georges Jolly triumphed in 1920, and marked the first home win since Jacques Collot in 1958. The…

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