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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Quartararo Reigns Supreme: Le Mans Pole Position Thrills MotoGP Fans

Fabio Quartararo secured his second consecutive MotoGP pole position by outperforming Marc Marquez at Le Mans on Saturday morning, gearing up for a perfect home race weekend. Yamaha rider Quartararo triumphed over the factory Ducati in Q2, echoing his Jerez success. Alex Marquez of Gresini Ducati claimed the third starting position, while Francesco Bagnaia settled for sixth on the second factory Ducati. An eventful Q1 session saw Ai Ogura’s Aprilia causing a brief interruption, with Johann Zarco eventually rising to the top, securing a spot in Q2 alongside Raul Fernandez.…

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Vinales Dominates Barcelona MotoGP Practice Session

Vinales Dominates Barcelona MotoGP Practice Session

Maverick Vinales continued a strong weekend for Aprilia by topping the timesheets in the final MotoGP practice session at Barcelona. 

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Breaking Records: Francesco Bagnaia Makes MotoGP History with Pole Position Triumph at Sepang

Breaking Records: Francesco Bagnaia Makes MotoGP History with Pole Position Triumph at Sepang

Francesco Bagnaia produced a history-making MotoGP pole position lap around the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. The double reigning MotoGP champion set the fastest-ever lap on two wheels around the Sepang streets and will start at the front for the upcoming Sprint and Grand Prix. Jorge Martin produced a sensational 1.56.553s lap time after his […]

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Francesco Bagnaia Dominates Second MotoGP Practice in Malaysia

Francesco Bagnaia Dominates Second MotoGP Practice in Malaysia

Francesco Bagnaia topped the timesheets for a second time on Friday ahead of the MotoGP race weekend in Malaysia. Despite finishing the session a distant first place from the first practice earlier in the day by over 0.7s, Bagnaia struggled to find his feet until the latter part of the session. A potential Q1 start […]

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