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Johann Zarco Ends 71-Year Wait with French MotoGP Triumph

Zarco's rain-tyre strategy secures a historic home win at Le Mans, while Fabio Quartararo crashes out and faces sanctions.

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Johann Zarco s’impose à domicile. Une première depuis 71 ans.
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Johann Zarco (LCR Honda)vainqueur sur le circuit du Mans, ce 11 mai 2025.

Overview

  • Johann Zarco became the first French rider since 1954 to win the French MotoGP, claiming victory in challenging wet conditions at Le Mans.
  • Starting 11th, Zarco's decision to use rain tyres from the start proved decisive, allowing him to dominate the race and finish over 15 seconds ahead of Marc Marquez.
  • Marc Marquez's second-place finish solidifies his lead in the riders' championship, with rookie Fermin Aldeguer completing the podium in third.
  • Fabio Quartararo, who had secured pole with a record lap, crashed out in the fourth lap and was later fined and suspended by the FIM for disobeying race officials.
  • Zarco's victory propels LCR Honda to fourth in the team standings, though Ducati retains the overall lead in the championship.