2015 Le Mans – Marquez's rain victory
Lorenzo's third MotoGP title decided in Valencia finale.
The 2015 French Grand Prix at Le Mans was won by Jorge Lorenzo, who went on to win his third MotoGP world title that season.
Quick Facts
- Rider
- Marc Marquez
- Team
- Repsol Honda
- Event
- 2015 French Grand Prix (MotoGP)
- Circuit
- Circuit Bugatti
- Le Mans
- France
- Conditions
- Wet; rain-affected race
- Result
- Victory
- Season context
- Part of Marquez's 2015 MotoGP World Championship campaign
Lore & Background
The 2015 MotoGP season was decided at the final race in Valencia, where Jorge Lorenzo won the race and secured his third MotoGP title and fifth world title overall. The season is well known for the Sepang clash between Marc Márquez and Valentino Rossi, which led to Rossi's grid demotion in Valencia and helped Lorenzo clinch the championship.
Reader's Guide
The 2015 season featured 18 races, beginning in Qatar and finishing in Valencia. Lorenzo had the most pole positions, fastest laps, and race wins. Rossi completed every race, while Lorenzo had one retirement at San Marino. The season saw the debut of the Suzuki GSX-RR and Aprilia RS-GP.
Did You Know?
- The 2015 championship was the first time since 2013 that the title was decided on the final race of the season.
- 2015 was the final season that Bridgestone was the sole tyre supplier for MotoGP.
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