Grand Prix de France
The Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans hosts the Moto3 for the Grand Prix of France. Motorcycle Grand Prix events have taken place here since 1969, and the circuit has been a permanent fixture on the MotoGP calendar since 2000. The tight racing track is dominated by first gear corners that place the emphasis on late braking and hard acceleration, whilst rear end traction is also a key area. The race spans 20 laps and a total distance of 83.7 kilometres. As the fifth round of the season, Le Mans provides an early opportunity for riders to assess their championship credentials.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | Free Practice Nr. 1 | 8 May 2026 | Finished |
| 12:15 | Practice | 8 May 2026 | Finished |
| 07:40 | Free Practice Nr. 2 | 9 May 2026 | Finished |
| 11:45 | Qualifying Nr. 1 | 9 May 2026 | Finished |
| 12:10 | Qualifying Nr. 2 | 9 May 2026 | Finished |
| 10:05 | Race | 10 May 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 10 May 2026, 10:05 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
Qualifying and starting grid
| # | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximo Quiles Pole 0.000 | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 0.000 |
| 2 | Joel Kelso 0.020 | GRYD - MLav Racing | 0.020 |
| 3 | Marco Morelli 0.076 | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 0.076 |
| 4 | David Muñoz 0.096 | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 0.096 |
| 5 | Veda Pratama 0.120 | Honda Team Asia | 0.120 |
| 6 | Brian Uriarte 0.157 | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 0.157 |
| 7 | Alvaro Carpe 0.235 | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 0.235 |
| 8 | Matteo Bertelle 0.343 | LEVEL UP - MTA | 0.343 |
| 9 | Eddie O'shea 0.499 | GRYD - MLav Racing | 0.499 |
| 10 | Guido Pini 0.572 | Leopard Racing | 0.572 |
| 11 | Hakim Danish 0.577 | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 0.577 |
| 12 | David Almansa 0.691 | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 0.691 |
| 13 | Valentin Perrone 0.782 | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 0.782 |
| 14 | Cormac Buchanan 0.829 | CODE Motorsports | 0.829 |
| 15 | Jesus Rios 0.920 | Rivacold Snipers Team | 0.920 |
| 16 | Adrian Cruces 0.961 | CIP Green Power | 0.961 |
| 17 | Scott Ogden 1.312 | CIP Green Power | 1.312 |
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximo Quiles 0.000 | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 0.000 | 25 |
| 2 | Matteo Bertelle 4.227 | LEVEL UP - MTA | 4.227 | 20 |
| 3 | Veda Pratama 7.659 | Honda Team Asia | 7.659 | 16 |
| 4 | Joel Esteban 10.916 | LEVEL UP - MTA | 10.916 | 13 |
| 5 | Guido Pini 17.707 | Leopard Racing | 17.707 | 11 |
| 6 | Adrian Cruces 20.164 | CIP Green Power | 20.164 | 10 |
| 7 | David Almansa 20.893 | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 20.893 | 9 |
| 8 | Eddie O'shea 21.075 | GRYD - MLav Racing | 21.075 | 8 |
| 9 | Hakim Danish 21.847 | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 21.847 | 7 |
| 10 | Valentin Perrone 26.119 | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 26.119 | 6 |
| 11 | Ryusei Yamanaka 26.193 | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 26.193 | 5 |
| 12 | Marco Morelli 32.602 | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 32.602 | 4 |
| 13 | Leo Rammerstorfer 33.641 | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 33.641 | 3 |
| 14 | Brian Uriarte 34.968 | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 34.968 | 2 |
| 15 | Zen Mitani 43.820 | Honda Team Asia | 43.820 | 1 |
| 16 | Ruche Moodley 44.174 | CODE Motorsports | 44.174 | 0 |
| 17 | David Muñoz 95.800 | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 95.800 | 0 |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximo Quiles | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 351 | 10 |
| 2 | David Almansa | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 217 | 3 |
| 3 | Brian Uriarte | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 198 | 2 |
| 4 | Alvaro Carpe | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 189 | 0 |
| 5 | Adrian Fernandez | Leopard Racing | 148 | 0 |
| 6 | Marco Morelli | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 140 | 0 |
| 7 | Valentin Perrone | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 120 | 0 |
| 8 | Veda Pratama | Honda Team Asia | 111 | 0 |
| 9 | Hakim Danish | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 103 | 1 |
| 10 | Matteo Bertelle | LEVEL UP - MTA | 103 | 0 |
| 11 | Rico Salmela | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 89 | 0 |
| 12 | Adrian Cruces | CIP Green Power | 78 | 0 |
| 13 | Guido Pini | Leopard Racing | 77 | 1 |
| 14 | Joel Esteban | LEVEL UP - MTA | 68 | 0 |
| 15 | Casey O'gorman | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 66 | 0 |
| 16 | Joel Kelso | GRYD Racing | 64 | 0 |
| 17 | Eddie O'shea | GRYD Racing | 60 | 0 |
| 18 | David Muñoz | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 56 | 0 |
| 19 | Jesus Rios | Rivacold Snipers Team | 48 | 0 |
| 20 | Ryusei Yamanaka | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 41 | 0 |
| 21 | Scott Ogden | CIP Green Power | 33 | 0 |
| 22 | David Gonzalez | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 7 | 0 |
| 23 | Marcos Uriarte | CODE Motorsports | 5 | 0 |
| 24 | Cormac Buchanan | CODE Motorsports | 5 | 0 |
| 25 | Leo Rammerstorfer | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 2 | 0 |
| 26 | Kiattisak Singhapong | Rivacold Snipers Team | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Zen Mitani | Honda Team Asia | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Ruche Moodley | CODE Motorsports | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Ryota Ogiwara | CODE Motorsports | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Nicola Carraro | Rivacold Snipers Team | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | Leonardo Abruzzo | CODE Motorsports | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | Eduardo Gutierrez | CODE Motorsports | 0 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 491 | 0 |
| 2 | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 387 | 0 |
| 3 | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 280 | 0 |
| 4 | Leopard Racing | 225 | 0 |
| 5 | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 209 | 0 |
| 6 | LEVEL UP - MTA | 171 | 0 |
| 7 | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 144 | 0 |
| 8 | GRYD Racing | 124 | 0 |
| 9 | Honda Team Asia | 111 | 0 |
| 10 | CIP Green Power | 111 | 0 |
| 11 | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 68 | 0 |
| 12 | Rivacold Snipers Team | 49 | 0 |
| 13 | CODE Motorsports | 10 | 0 |
About this race
The Moto3 held Grand Prix de France on Friday, 8 May 2026. It was held at MotoGP - Le Mans.
The circuit is located in France and measures 4.190 kilometres, has 14 corners and opened in 1965.
The MotoGP - Le Mans Sprint takes place at the Bugatti Circuit, a permanent racing facility in southern Le Mans in the Sarthe department. The approximately 4.2-kilometer-long circuit was opened in 1965 and incorporates the main straight from the legendary 24-hour race circuit Circuit de la Sarthe. The course features 14 corners with tight radii and demanding braking zones, many of which are negotiated in first gear. Since 2000, Le Mans has been a permanent fixture on the MotoGP calendar and is raced annually by Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP.
Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) took the win ahead of Matteo Bertelle. The full result is listed further up this page.
The race was shown free to air on ServusTV and DF1. Every broadcaster with country and access is listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Grand Prix de France start?
Grand Prix de France starts on Sunday, 10 May 2026 at 10:05 central European time.
Where does Grand Prix de France take place?
The venue is MotoGP - Le Mans.
Where can I watch Grand Prix de France?
In Germany DF1, Sky Sport carry the broadcast. It is free to air on DF1.
Who won Grand Prix de France?
Maximo Quiles took the win for CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- Moto2 Grand Prix de France 8 May 2026
- MotoGP Grand Prix de France 8 May 2026