Zarco Wins Le Mans, Ends Ducati Streak for Honda

Johann Zarco became the first French rider in 71 years to win the French MotoGP Grand Prix at Le Mans, taking victory in a chaotic, weather-affected race. Zarco, riding for Honda, made a crucial decision to start on wet tyres, which allowed him to dominate as rain returned and rivals struggled with tyre swaps and penalties. He won by nearly 20 seconds, ending Ducati's 22-race winning streak and delivering Honda its first MotoGP victory since April 2023. Marc Marquez finished second, extending his championship lead to 22 points after Alex Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia crashed out. Rookie Fermin Aldeguer secured his first MotoGP podium in third place. The race featured confusion, multiple bike changes, and dramatic weather shifts, making Zarco's win a landmark moment for French motorsport.