Miller Wins Hectic French GP At Le Mans

Grid Talk Reporter 16:06 16/05/2021

Australian Jack Miller won a second MotoGP race in a row with victory in an incident-packed round in France.

Johann Zarco was second and French compatriot Fabio Quartararo finished third to move to the top of the overall championship standings. The Le Mans race took place after heavy rain and defending champion Joan Mir and Marc Márquez crashed out. 

Miller's win meant he became the first Australian to claim back-to-back MotoGP wins since Casey Stoner in 2012. Having won the last race in Spain, Miller started third on the grid in France and had to contend with a double long-lap penalty for speeding in the pit lane after early rain forced riders to swap their bikes. Miller moves up to fourth in the standings.

Current MotoGP standings

1. Fabio Quartararo (Fra) Yamaha 80pts

2. Francesco Bagnaia (Ita) Ducati 79pts

3. Johann Zarco (Fra) Ducati 68pts

4. Jack Miller (Aus) Ducati 64pts

5. Maverick Viñales (Spa) Yamaha 56pts