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Zarco's hot streak highlights LCR's awkward problem

Johann Zarco’s recent success, as Honda’s top performer in MotoGP, starkly exposes the struggles of his LCR team-mate, Somkiat Chantra. The latter was promoted to the premier class by the Japanese manufacturer after Ai Ogura unexpectedly broke his Honda ties to take up an Aprilia MotoGP ride for this season.

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Johann Zarco’s hot streak highlights LCR’s awkward problem

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Winners and losers from MotoGP’s British GP

Silverstone produced a second dramatic, strategic grand prix in as many race weekends – novelty winner included! The unique, high-speed British venue and the chilly, windy weather threw down a number of challenges to the MotoGP field, with some responding better than others. Here’s who impressed, and who didn’t.

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Francesco Bagnaia: “Ducati is with me 100% – We have to solve this situation” after Sprint

After the dust settled, Francesco Bagnaia explained his frustration after a disappointing day at Silverstone.The Ducati rider started third on the grid and, for the first time this season, ahead of Marc Marquez. But his team-mate overtook him in the first corner and went ahead alongside Alex Marquez, leaving the Italian…

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Francesco Bagnaia: Ducati needs to start again from zero

Francesco Bagnaia reckons his Ducati team needs to start from scratch after Johann Zarco’s victory in Le Mans.Bagnaia admits he has struggled this season as he has been eclipsed by his team-mate Marc Marquez. While the Spaniard has taken three wins, Bagnaia has won only once and finds himself down…

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Honda confirms it wants to sign Jorge Martin if Aprilia deal ends

Honda MotoGP boss Alberto Puig has confirmed the team is interested in signing Jorge Martin, should the reigning champion become available at the end of the year.

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Honda confirms interest in signing MotoGP champion Martin

Honda MotoGP boss Alberto Puig has confirmed the team is interested in signing Jorge Martin should the reigning champion become available at the end of the year.

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Mixed up weather leads to mixed up results: Winners and losers from MotoGP’s French GP

Just when it looked like his early-season smiles were beginning to fade – all the more so after qualifying down in a distinctly unpromising 11th – Johann Zarco produced one of the most memorable victories MotoGP has seen in years.

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Seven moments that won Zarco the manic MotoGP French GP

Le Mans has a long history of chaotic, mixed-weather MotoGP races. In the old days, red flags would have been central to the story. More recently, such as when Jack Miller won in 2021, flag-to-flag rules have made frantic mid-race bike changes possible. The 2025 French GP, however, had both.

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Marc Marquez states importance of second at French GP to extend MotoGP lead

Marc Marquez has highlighted the importance of his steady ride to second at the tricky French Grand Prix after the result delivered him a substantial lead in the MotoGP standings.

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Marquez hails surge in MotoGP points lead as brother and Bagnaia fail to score

Marc Marquez has highlighted the importance of his steady ride to second at the tricky French Grand Prix after the result delivered him a substantial lead in the MotoGP standings.

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Fabio Quartararo receives penalty after disobeying orders during French GP

Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo has been penalised with a 10-minute suspension of the British Grand Prix’s opening practice session following an incident at Le Mans.

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Johann Zarco says French GP win will help factory Honda bid for MotoGP 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.

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Zarco: “Magic” French GP win will help bid for 2026 factory Honda ride

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.

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French GP breaks MotoGP attendance record in 2025

The 2025 French Grand Prix has broken the all-time record for the most spectators at a MotoGP round - as 311,797 fans were present across the Le Mans weekend.

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MotoGP French GP: Johann Zarco takes shock win ahead of Marc Marquez in thrilling race

Johann Zarco scored a sensational and emotional victory in a chaotic, mixed-weather edition of his home MotoGP French Grand Prix.

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MotoGP French GP: Zarco takes dream home victory in frantic race

Johann Zarco scored a sensational and emotional victory in a chaotic, mixed-weather edition of his home MotoGP French Grand Prix.

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MotoGP French GP: Quartararo betters Marquez for Le Mans pole

Fabio Quartararo set himself up for a perfect home race weekend by snatching a second consecutive MotoGP pole position from Marc Marquez at Le Mans on Saturday morning.

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MotoGP French GP: Fabio Quartararo delights home fans with Le Mans pole

Fabio Quartararo set himself up for a perfect home race weekend by snatching a second consecutive MotoGP pole position from Marc Marquez at Le Mans on Saturday morning.

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LCR makes desperate plea to keep Zarco amid factory Honda talks for MotoGP 2026

Johann Zarco’s LCR Honda boss Lucio Cecchinello says he doesn’t see a benefit in the French rider switching to the factory Honda team for 2026.

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“No point” in factory Honda switch for Johann Zarco - LCR

Johann Zarco’s LCR Honda boss Lucio Cecchinello says he doesn’t see a benefit in the French rider switching to the factory Honda team for 2026.

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Zarco: Talks progressing to claim Marini's Honda seat in MotoGP 2026

Satellite Honda rider Johann Zarco has spoken in the clearest terms yet about his desire to take Luca Marini’s factory seat in 2026.

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Zarco says talks are progressing to claim Marini's Honda seat in MotoGP 2026

Satellite Honda rider Johann Zarco has spoken in the clearest terms yet about his desire to take Luca Marini’s factory seat in 2026.

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Could Toprak Be Exactly What MotoGP Needs to Liven the Series Up? Probably

What kind of racing fan are you? I ask that in all earnestness because there are a few different kinds. If you're like me and you've been a racing fan for a long time, you're probably nodding your head in agreement.

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How MotoGP's 'other' manufacturers are making life easy for Ducati

Today marks exactly one year since a motorcycle other than a Ducati won a grand prix in MotoGP. Even then it came as a surprise in a championship dominated by the Bologna bikes. Maverick Vinales’s dominance at the 2024 Americas Grand Prix for Aprilia proved to be the archetypal flash…

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