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.

MotoGP French Grand Prix was quite the blockbuster with every twist and turn imaginable thrown in the mix. At the end of the chaotic and drama-filled race home-hero John Zarco emerged victorious in front of the French audience.

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