The Grand Prix de France MotoGP, which will be held this week, on the Bugatti circuit of Le Mans, is still an essential event for the two French of the grid, that Fabio Quartararo and Johann Zarco are. However, they are not the only ones to evolve at home in Sarthe, since this is also the case for the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team.
Armed with its two new pilots, Maverick Viñales and Enea Bastianini, the French team has recorded a series of positive results lately, and is therefore determined to shine in front of its audience.
Maverick Viñales approaches this meeting with renewed confidence. After two solid performances in Doha and Jerez, where he confirmed his excellent adaptation to RC16, as well as recent progress of the machine, Spanish arrives at Le Mans with the intention of winning the podium from which he was deprived in Qatar because of a penalty.
“I am very excited to go to Le Mans for the team race. I feel like it’s a home race for me too, Rejoices Maverick Viñales. I am very motivated to make a good result there. We arrive at Le Mans with the confidence of Spain. After a very positive weekend for us. »»
“During the tests, we were able to make some progress. I can’t wait to apply this this week in France, he continues. Le Mans is a circuit that I really appreciate, so let’s see how the motorcycle adapts to this circuit. We will move forward step by step as usual, and we will see how it goes! The atmosphere is always special in France, and it will wear us throughout the weekend. That’s sure. »»
-One of the most important races for Tech3
Maverick Viñales has already shone several times in Sarthe, with a victory in 2017 and a sprint podium in 2024. If the progress made during the tests are verified during the race weekend, there is something to expect a promising weekend for the Spanish pilot.
For Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager of Tech3, this Grand Prix de France is of particular importance, and expectations are identical. “It’s time for one of the most important races for the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team since we go to Le Mans for the Grand Prix de France. It’s always a special moment for us, as a French team, to participate in our national race. »»
“The team goes to Le Mans with expectations concerning Maverick Viñales, he continues. Especially after his last two excellent weekends in Doha and Jerez. He finished Jerez’s tests with the second best time on the turn, and Le Mans is a circuit he appreciates since he went on the Sprint podium in 2024. ”
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