
Zarco is de snelste in de Franse GP-training
LCR Honda-rijder Johann Zarco leidt de oefensessie van de MotoGP Franse Grand Prix, wat de thuisfans in vervoering brengt en de weg vrijmaakt voor een mogelijke herhaalde overwinning op Le Mans.
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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.
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.