2024 – MotoGP™ – Rd 5 – Race – France – Le Mans – 12th May
Race Summary:
- Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) claimed the victory after a three-way battle with Marc Marquez(Gresini Racing MotoGP™) and Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) that went to the final lap
- Martin shadowed and passed Bagnaia, then held off Marquez’s late charge to take the win
- Marc Marquez executed a perfect last-lap move on Bagnaia to secure second
- Bagnaia, despite fighting hard throughout the race, was demoted to third in the final lap
- Bagnaia had a good start, taking the holeshot from second on the grid, while Martin stayed close behind, with Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing) also initially challenging for the front spots
- Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team) recovered from a Long Lap penalty to finish fourth and Viñales ultimately finished fifth
- Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) crashed out after a mistake in the early laps. The first time he has failed to score points in a Race or Sprint in his Rookie season
- Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) also crashed while battling with Enea Bastianini
- Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) had a strong charge through the field, finishing in eighth after starting from the back of the grid
- Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) impressived in front of his home crowd, reaching as high as sixth before crashing out
Comments:
- Marc Marquez on podium at back-to-back races for first time since 2021
- Martin’s victory extends his lead in the championship to 38 points, ahead of Bagnaia with Marc Marquez just 2 points further in arrears