Overview
- Honda’s Luca Marini led Friday’s FP1 at Le Mans, with VR46’s Fabio di Giannantonio classified second after a lap was reinstated and LCR’s Johann Zarco fourth on used tyres.
- Fabio Quartararo confirmed he will run Yamaha’s revised V4 aerodynamics with a special home livery, then used the tri‑plane front wing in FP1 to target better front‑end feel.
- Marc Marquez said Ducati brought upgrade parts he may race depending on weather, and he acknowledged he has speed without the Sunday consistency needed for podiums this season.
- Pecco Bagnaia described a difficult period for Ducati, pointing to a nervous bike under braking and suggesting the aero step tested at Jerez could be saved for Barcelona due to limited units.
- Forecasts call for storms on Saturday and light rain on Sunday, boosting hopes for riders strong in low grip such as Zarco and increasing the chance of a mixed‑conditions race.