Uncertain weather conditions at the French circuit: tire choice turns the race upside down, shaking up the standings.
Zarco wins at his home circuit: he’s the only rider to stick with his initial tire choice — and it pays off. Marc settles for second place, but the crashes of Alex, Pecco, and Morbidelli allow him to significantly extend his lead.
The MotoGP Standings After Le Mans: Marc Pulls Away, Zarco and Aldeguer Climb Up
Aldeguer earns his first podium of the season, and even test riders Nakagami and Savadori put in strong performances. The KTM riders Acosta and Vinales also do well.
MotoGP Standings
Marc MARQUEZ (Ducati Lenovo Team) – 171
Alex MARQUEZ (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) – 149
Pecco BAGNAIA (Ducati Lenovo Team) – 120
Franco MORBIDELLI (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) – 85
Johann ZARCO (LCR Honda) – 72
Fabio DI GIANNANTONIO (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) – 72
Fabio QUARTARARO (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) – 58