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2026 MotoGP Season
2026 French MotoGP
Round 5
Bugatti Circuit
Le Mans, France
Sunday, 10 May 2026
Pedro Acosta will aim to bounce back strongly and solidify his top-four position in the 2026 MotoGP Riders' standings at the French MotoGP.
Most recent race
The Red Bull KTM rider had a challenging time at the 2026 Spanish MotoGP at Jerez (Round 4) on 26 April, finishing 10th in the main race after issues including aero damage.
Acosta scored limited points (six) but stayed consistent overall in a difficult weekend for the KTMs.
MotoGP ambitions
The Spaniard sits fourth in the 2026 MotoGP Riders' standings with 66 points after four rounds.
Acosta trails the leaders but has shown strong early-season form, including a Sprint win and podiums, keeping him firmly in the title fight conversation.
Why Acosta could win the 2026 French MotoGP
Acosta has demonstrated impressive adaptability and speed on the evolved 2026 KTM, which he describes as feeling "built from zero" with significant improvements tailored to his style.
The 21-year-old has secured multiple podiums and a Sprint victory early in the season, proving his ability to fight at the front.
Quotes
“We knew we didn’t have the speed this weekend," Acosta said after the 2026 Spanish MotoGP on 26 April.
"Without the contact it might have been easy to be in the top eight like Enea. It was difficult to understand how to control the front and when I would have wheelie.
"We have some work to do and we’ll think ahead to the test tomorrow now. I’m quite happy to finish the weekend.”
2025 French MotoGP
Winner: Johann Zarco - Honda
Runner-Up: Marc Marquez - Ducati
Third-Place: FermÃn Aldeguer - Ducati
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