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2023 MotoGP Season
2023 French Grand Prix
Round 4
Circuit Bugatti
Le Mans, France
Sunday, 14 May 2023
The
2023 French Grand Prix or Shark Grand Prix de France will take place at the Circuit Bugatti in LeMans, France on May 14.
What to know about the French GP
Established in 1951, the race has been held at the Charade Circuit (Puy-de-Dôme), Paul Ricard Circuit, LeMans Circuit and Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours.
LeMans Circuit - named after Ettore Bugatti - is the current home of the French MotoGP and it is due to host Grand Prix events until 2026.
Most recent race
The Spanish MotoGP or Gran Premio MotoGP Guru by Gryfyn de España which was the fourth event of the 2023 MotoGP season took place on April 30.
The event was won by Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati Lenovo Team, while Red Bull KTM Factory Racing duo of Brand Binder and Jack Miller finished second and third respectively.
Standings
Bagnaia is now placed at the top of riders' standings followed by second-placed Marco Bezzecchi of Ducati's Mooney VR46 Racing Team and Binder is placed third.
Looking at the constructors' standings, Ducati are placed at the top - followed by KTM and Aprilia respectively with 16 races left.
News
Eight-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez of Honda missed the Spanish GP due to the finger injury he sustained at the Portuguese GP
The accomplished Grand Prix motorcycle racer's return in France this weekend is not yet a guarantee as he is set to undergo a new CT scan.
Favourites
All eyes will be on Bagnaia as the reigning MotoGP world champion looks to record his second successive win at the French MotoGP.
Bagnaia's teammate Enea Bastianini will be determined to retain his French MotoGP title, while Binder will be keen to record his maiden win of the season.
Quotes
“I feel very comfortable with the bike going sideways in braking,” said Miller after his fourth race weekend with KTM.
“With the Ducati, I could not really do this [even] if I wanted to. It was a really stable bike and you couldn't really get it to slide.
“Having the opportunity to be able to slide the bike when you want is like another tool in your pocket," the Australian Grand Prix motorcycle racer continued.
“As we saw on the weekend, especially nowadays with the front tyre temperature coming up and needing to try and pass people, having a bike that you can use the rear tyre as well to stop the bike is a massive tool in your pocket.”
2022 French MotoGP results
Winner: Enea Bastianini - Ducati
Runner-Up: Jack Miller - Ducati
Third-Place: Aleix Espargaro - Aprilia
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