Johann Zarco scored a sensational and emotional victory in a chaotic, mixed-weather edition of his home MotoGP French Grand Prix. While the LCR Honda rider streaked to victory by almost 20 seconds on a bizarre day at Le Mans, factory Ducati star Marc Marquez consolidated his championship lead with a steady second place.

Having stopped Ducati from snatching Honda’s record for the most consecutive MotoGP wins, Johann Zarco’s hopes of a 2026 factory seat have enjoyed a boost

Johann Zarco’s shock victory in Sunday’s French MotoGP also came at a pivotal moment in his 2026 Honda contract negotiations. Zarco delivered a masterclass in wet-dry conditions at Le Mans, becoming the first French rider to win his home grand prix since 1954.