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Rain Threatens Start of French MotoGP as Quartararo Defends Pole

Marc Marquez, Fabio Quartararo, and Francesco Bagnaia prepare for a wet showdown at Le Mans, with record-breaking attendance highlighting the event.

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Zarco trionfa a Le Mans davanti a Marquez! Bagnaia 16°, cosa è successo
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Overview

  • Intensifying rain at Le Mans raises the possibility of a delayed start as riders prepare for the sixth round of the 2025 MotoGP season.
  • Fabio Quartararo leads the grid in his home Grand Prix, with Marc Marquez and Alex Marquez completing the front row.
  • Marc Marquez, fresh off a Sprint race victory, is viewed as the favorite to win the main race despite unpredictable weather conditions.
  • Francesco Bagnaia seeks redemption after an early crash in Saturday's Sprint race left him struggling in the championship standings.
  • The French GP has drawn a record-breaking 311,797 spectators over the weekend, underscoring its growing prominence in the MotoGP calendar.