Overview
- Fabio Quartararo confirmed he will race a revised aerodynamic package on Yamaha’s new V4 at his home French Grand Prix, paired with a special one-off livery.
- Yamaha said the Jerez test produced encouraging rider feedback on front-end feel, where Quartararo jumped to seventh on the times after finishing 14th in the race and lapping 20 seconds slower than his 2025 runner-up time.
- Marc Marquez said Ducati has brought upgrade parts to Le Mans and that he may fit some of them based on track conditions.
- The reigning champion said he has speed but not consistency, and he has yet to record a Sunday podium this season as he trails the points leader by 44.
- Pecco Bagnaia described a difficult spell for Ducati and called the bike nervous under braking, while forecasts of storms Saturday and light rain Sunday could deter teams from using limited new aero parts and add more uncertainty to race choices.