Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Heads to Le Mans for French Grand Prix
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP arrive at the historic Le Mans circuit aiming to build on their ongoing development and return to the points in a notoriously unpredictable race.
Le Mans (France), 6th May 2026
Le Mans is one of the most iconic venues in motorsport and has been a regular presence on the MotoGP calendar since 2000, combining rich history with one of the most passionate atmospheres of the season. Regularly attracting record crowds, the French Grand Prix stands out not only for its energy but also for its highly unpredictable weather, where changing conditions can quickly transform the race and open the door to unexpected outcomes.
For Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP, the weekend represents another important step in the development phase of the Yamaha YZR-M1 project. The focus remains on continuing to refine the package and making further progress, with both riders targeting a return to the points as they work towards closing the gap to the front.
It will be a very different experience for the two riders. Jack Miller arrives with strong knowledge of the circuit and positive memories, including his victory here in 2021. His experience at Le Mans will be key in guiding the team through a track that often demands adaptability and precision.
For Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, the French Grand Prix will mark a completely new challenge, as he has never raced at Le Mans. The Turkish rider approaches the weekend with enthusiasm, seeing it as an opportunity to start fresh on a new circuit and continue adapting his riding style to the demands of MotoGP machinery.
Le Mans is a 4.19 km circuit featuring 14 corners (9 right and 5 left) and is traditionally considered a stop-and-go layout, with heavy braking zones and strong acceleration points. While top speed plays a role, stability under braking and traction on corner exit are key performance factors. Combined with frequently changing weather conditions, this makes Le Mans one of the most technically demanding and unpredictable rounds of the championship.
GINO BORSOI Team Director, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
We’re ready to face another demanding but exciting European track, coming off a very productive test in Jerez. It was an important session for both riders, and we came away with some clear indications and a direction that we hope will translate into improved performance.
We expect to start the weekend in a better position compared to the previous races. Jack was able to make a slightly bigger step during the test, but we gathered valuable information for both riders, which should help us move forward.
Le Mans is always unpredictable, especially because of the weather, but that can also play in our favour. So far we’ve shown that we can be competitive in wet conditions, and if that scenario presents itself again, we’ll be ready to make the most of it.
TOPRAK RAZGATLIOGLU Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP rider
Finally I get to race in Le Mans, and I’m really happy about it. It’s a legendary circuit that I’ve only watched until now, so it’s exciting to experience it for the first time.
I’m more excited than concerned. Of course it’s a new track and another thing to learn, but at the same time I see it as an opportunity. On the circuits we’ve raced at so far, I naturally went back to my Superbike riding style because they were familiar to me — it almost came instinctively.
Here, starting from zero, I’m hoping to approach the track with the right mindset from the beginning and focus fully on adapting to the MotoGP riding style. That’s something I’ve been working on a lot, and this could be a good opportunity to make another step in that direction.
JACK MILLER Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Rider
I’m really looking forward to Le Mans. It’s one of my favourite tracks on the calendar, and I’ve had some great results here in the past. The whole event is always something special — the fans are incredible, they bring so much energy throughout the weekend and really create a unique atmosphere, even if the weather doesn’t always match it.
From a sporting side, it’s another important opportunity for us to keep developing the bike and building on the work we’ve been doing. We’ll keep pushing to make another step forward and see what we can achieve this weekend.
Team Director, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
We expect to start the weekend in a better position compared to the previous races. Jack was able to make a slightly bigger step during the test, but we gathered valuable information for both riders, which should help us move forward.
Le Mans is always unpredictable, especially because of the weather, but that can also play in our favour. So far we’ve shown that we can be competitive in wet conditions, and if that scenario presents itself again, we’ll be ready to make the most of it.