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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP riders Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins are primed and enthusiastic as they head into the sixth round of the 2025 MotoGP World Championship at the legendary Le Mans Bugatti Circuit in France. After a positive showing in both the Spanish Grand Prix and the subsequent official test at Jerez, the team enters the Michelin Grand Prix de France this weekend with renewed energy and ambition.
The event is of particular significance for Quartararo, who will race in front of his home fans. The Frenchman, affectionately known as “El Diablo,” comes into the French GP riding a wave of strong form. He claimed an impressive pole position and a second-place finish at the recent Spanish GP, showcasing both speed and consistency. Currently sitting sixth in the championship standings, Quartararo is determined to build on this momentum at Le Mans, a track where he previously secured a podium finish—third place—in 2021 with Yamaha. With strong local support expected and confidence running high, the French star is aiming to deliver another standout performance on home soil.
Teammate Álex Rins is also approaching the French GP with optimism. The Spanish rider benefited from the IRTA post-race test at Jerez, where he and his crew focused on fine-tuning his Yamaha’s setup. The progress made during the test has left Rins eager to validate those improvements at Le Mans, a very different type of circuit. Though he has yet to find consistent form in the MotoGP class this season, currently ranked 17th in the standings, Rins has a strong track record at Le Mans from his time in the junior categories. He earned podiums in Moto3 with a third-place finish in 2012 and second places in both 2013 and 2014, followed by a Moto2 victory in 2016. Now, Rins is hoping to score valuable points and climb the championship ladder.
The Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, located just a few kilometers from the city center, has a rich history in motorsport. Built in 1965, the track first hosted MotoGP in the late 1960s. Although it was removed from the calendar in 1996 for safety reasons, it made a return in 2000 following upgrades. The 4.2-kilometer layout, featuring five left-hand turns and nine right-handers, is renowned for challenging riders with heavy braking zones, rapid acceleration, and a high demand on rear-end traction. These characteristics typically produce exciting and closely fought races.
With both Quartararo and Rins fired up and eager to capitalize on recent progress, the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team is aiming for a strong showing in France as they continue their 2025 campaign.
