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.

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.

After many laps of drama, rain mayhem and n number of crashes, Home hero Johann Zarco has won the French Grand Prix in the toughest Le Mans race. The race track was treacherous to the riders as the conditions there were too slippery.