HJC Helmets Grand Prix de France

S1, E5: The French fairytale was unfortunately not to be for Johann Zarco, the home hero crashed out at Turn 8, on lap eight, after re-passing Marquez for second. Andrea Iannone fell out of contention on lap one at la Chapelle after making a good start. Then, Championship contender Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) made a rare error at the same corner four laps later. The number 04 had just passed teammate Jorge Lorenzo – who once again got a magnificent start - for the lead, with the Ducati man leaving with no points for the second consecutive race. All three were ok, but it proved to be another pivotal race in the Championship.