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# Podcast: Why Ducati had to make more of French GP
- URL: https://www.the-race.com/motogp/podcast-why-ducati-had-to-make-more-of-french-gp/
- Published: 2020-10-12T18:30:52.000Z
- Updated: 2023-09-16T17:56:47.000Z
- Description: A Ducati rider won the French Grand Prix at Le Mans, but its two title contenders missed out on a prime chance to strengthen their chances
- Author: Valentin Khorounzhiy
- Tags: MotoGP, #image-center-right

The French Grand Prix at Le Mans was the first wet MotoGP race since 2018, and it threw up a shock result that was eye-catching even by 2020’s standards.

Toby Moody and Simon Patterson look back on all the talking points from the weekend, including how Andrea Dovizioso failed to capitalise on a day that the Ducati was the bike to have, and the first signs that the rest of the title contenders were riding with their championship hopes weighing heavily on their minds.

There’s also a look at the latest theories on when Marc Marquez will return, if Valentino Rossi’s [legendary consistency is gone for good,](https://www.the-race.com/motogp/why-does-valentino-rossi-keep-crashing/) and what to expect from the final five rounds of the season.

*– Listen [on Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-race-motogp-podcast/id1501844351?ref=the-race.com)*  
*– Listen* [*on Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/show/7iL1ORqvrh8TQ9D5nE4yHA?ref=the-race.com)

To find the show on your platform of choice, search for ‘The Race MotoGP Podcast’.