The fifth round of the 2026 MotoGP season takes place at Le Mans from 8-10 May on the Bugatti Circuit layout. The French Grand Prix has become one of the highest-attended events on the MotoGP calendar in recent years.
Marco Bezzecchi arrives at Le Mans leading the championship for Aprilia after finishing second in Spain. The Italian also carries strong memories of the circuit after winning there in 2023 with VR46 Racing Team.
Ducati is expected to be more competitive following encouraging feedback from the Jerez test, particularly for Marc Marquez after his Spanish Grand Prix crash. Meanwhile, home fans will once again hope for wet conditions to boost Johann Zarco’s chances following his emotional victory last season.
2026 French MotoGP Schedule
Friday, 8 May 2026
FP1: 9:45am BST / 10:45am Local
Practice: 1:00pm BST / 2:00pm Local
Saturday, 9 May 2026
FP2: 9:10am BST / 10:10am Local
Q1: 9:50am BST / 10:50am Local
Q2: 10:15am BST / 11:15am Local
Sprint Race (12 laps): 2:00pm BST / 3:00pm Local
Sunday, 10 May 2026
Warm-Up: 8:40am BST / 9:40am Local
Race (25 laps): 1:00pm BST / 2:00pm Local
All sessions from the French MotoGP will be available live through the official MotoGP Video Pass streaming platform. A full-season subscription costs €139.99 without live timing data or €148.99 with Timing Pass included, while a monthly package is available from €29.99.
Every Moto2 and Moto3 session will also be broadcast throughout the Le Mans weekend. The event is expected to play a key role in shaping the 2026 title battle as the championship enters the critical European phase.
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