'I let this extra power lift me up!' - how French MotoGP riders handle fanatical home support
The French Grand Prix is one of MotoGP's greatest spectacle, but it's also the most demanding weekend for the riders who call France home
With Dani Pedrosa out of Honda, a replacement could already be lined up at the MotoGP squad
After it was announced that Dani Pedrosa will leave Repsol Honda at the end of 2018, it has been reported that Jorge Lorenzo could replace the 32-year-old.
According to Autosport, Lorenzo signed a two-year deal with Honda as Pedrosa’s replacement, but it has not yet been officially announced by Honda or the rider.
Current Ducati rider Lorenzo’s future is in doubt at the Italian team, with Mat Oxley writing earlier today that Yamaha could offer him a seat at a satellite team along with rumours swirling that Pedrosa would be replaced by compatriot Lorenzo.
Confirmed: Lorenzo joins Honda for 2019 MotoGP
The French Grand Prix is one of MotoGP's greatest spectacle, but it's also the most demanding weekend for the riders who call France home
Jorge Martin announced himself as the new MotoGP championship favourite in France while Marc Márquez took another trip to hell, but it wasn’t all bad news for the reigning champion
A dangerous corner sequence at Balaton has yet to be fixed and there’s been talk of a MotoGP race at the Miami F1 venue – two more reasons for riders to unite for their own good
MotoGP's manufacturers are currently at war with Liberty Media, the championship's new owners, so now is the time for the riders to unite and fight for their rights