MotoGP French GP: Johann Zarco takes shock win ahead of Marc Marquez in thrilling race
- Johann Zarco won the 2025 MotoGP French Grand Prix at Le Mans, finishing nearly 20 seconds ahead of Marc Marquez on May 12, 2025.
- Zarco's victory came after he gambled on wet tires in a rain-affected, flag-to-flag race that allowed bike changes during the event.
- The race was dramatic, featuring crashes from Fabio Quartararo and Francesco Bagnaia, while Marc Marquez served a double long lap penalty but still finished second.
- Zarco led by up to eight seconds over the Marquez brothers midway through before extending his lead to nearly 20 seconds at the finish.
- This win marks the first time since 1954 that a French rider claimed victory on home soil, boosting Zarco's standing and delighting the record-breaking Le Mans crowd.
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