Zarco Blazes Fastest in French GP Practice
LCR Honda rider Johann Zarco tops the MotoGP French Grand Prix practice session, thrilling home fans and setting the stage for a potential repeat victory at Le Mans.
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LCR Honda
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Overview
LCR Honda is a satellite MotoGP team founded by Italian former racer Lucio Cecchinello in 1996. Based in Monte Carlo, Monaco, the team has been a Honda satellite operation since 2006, providing a platform for emerging talent and experienced riders alike. Known for its distinctive Castrol-sponsored livery in recent years, LCR Honda has earned multiple premier-class podiums and race wins, including victories with Cal Crutchlow and Álex Márquez. The team currently fields Johann Zarco and Fabio Di Giannantonio, blending veteran pace with young ambition.
This season
In the 2026 MotoGP season, LCR Honda has shown competitive form, highlighted by Johann Zarco blazing the fastest lap in French GP practice on May 8, 2026. The team is working to close the gap to factory Honda and other front-runners, with both riders consistently scoring points. Fabio Di Giannantonio continues to develop his racecraft, while Zarco’s experience provides valuable setup feedback. LCR remains a key satellite squad in MotoGP’s midfield battle.
Career highlights
- First premier-class win: Cal Crutchlow at the 2016 Czech Republic Grand Prix.
- Álex Márquez scored LCR’s first podium in 2020 at the Styrian Grand Prix.
- Cal Crutchlow took three race wins for LCR Honda between 2016 and 2018.
- Team founder Lucio Cecchinello raced in 125cc Grand Prix before founding LCR.
- LCR Honda has been a Honda satellite team continuously since 2006.
- Johann Zarco scored multiple top-five finishes for LCR in 2025.
FAQ
- What team does LCR Honda race for in MotoGP?
- LCR Honda is a satellite team in the MotoGP World Championship, fielding Honda motorcycles.
- Who are the current LCR Honda riders in 2026?
- The current riders are Johann Zarco and Fabio Di Giannantonio.
- Where is LCR Honda based?
- LCR Honda is based in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
- When was LCR Honda founded?
- The team was founded in 1996 by Lucio Cecchinello.
- Has LCR Honda ever won a MotoGP race?
- Yes, Cal Crutchlow won three premier-class races for LCR Honda between 2016 and 2018.
