Quartararo Faces Major Disappointment at French MotoGP After Securing Pole Position

Fabio Quartararo of Monster Energy Yamaha experienced a heartbreaking turn of events during the 2025 French MotoGP held at Le Mans Circuit.

The 26-year-old rider thrilled home fans by securing his first pole position since 2021, reigniting hopes of a long-awaited comeback after nearly four years.

From Pole to Pain: Crash and Penalties Mar Home Race

Despite the promising start, Quartararo could only finish fourth in the sprint race and then crashed out of the main race amid wet and treacherous conditions.

The 2021 MotoGP world champion not only missed out on a podium at his home Grand Prix but also received multiple sanctions, including a long lap penalty and financial fines.