French MotoGP

Having taken the MotoGP World Championship lead for the first time in 2018 with dominant victories in Austin and Jerez, Marc Marquez now arrives at Le Mans - a circuit renowned for mixed weather and, in Marquez's case, mixed results.

The fallout between Marc VDS team principal Michael Bartholemy and team owner Marc van der Straten has taken a further twist.

Cal Crutchlow believes the new Silverstone asphalt will reduce lap times by around 1.5s during August's British MotoGP weekend.

Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna admits that contract negotiations with lead rider Andrea Dovizioso are 'not easy', but expects a decision on the Italian's future by their home round at Mugello on June 1-3.

Johann Zarco and the French-based Monster Yamaha Tech3 team will carry the hopes of the home fans during a 'special and emotional' Le Mans MotoGP. Zarco set Le Mans alight last year with his first front row and podium (pictured), in only his fourth MotoGP event.

'Moto2 has been one of my dreams and now it’s a reality' - Niki Tuuli.