The legendary Le Mans Circuit hosted, this weekend, the sixth round of the World Championship drawing massive crowds of spectators: 311,797 fans were present across the French GP weekend (all-time record for the most spectators at a MotoGP round).
After recent progress both Taiyo Furusato and Tatchakorn Buasri arrived in France highly motivated.
The opening day brought mixed results: in the morning Free Practice session Furusato suffered a big crash at Turn 1 and ended the session in 21st position while Buasri got the 20th time. In the afternoon session, Furusato returned to the track well determined and finished 8th overall, securing a direct spot in Q2. Buasri, despite giving his best, was unable to improve his position and ended the day again in 20th.
The qualifying day was difficult for both riders, unable to secure the grid positions they had aimed for. Furusato qualified 11th, while Buasri 23rd.
The Japanese rider didn’t find the best feeling on the second day but he gradually improved during the qualifying session securing the fourth row of the grid. The Thai rider managed his qualifying effort on his own but was unable to position himself optimally for a fast lap.
In the race both Taiyo and Tatchakorn gave their best.
Furusato started strong from the fourth row and gained many positions in the first laps. He fought for the top five, engaging in an intense battle within a large group of riders.
He finally got the 6th place demonstrating consistency and determination and securing valuable championship points.
Buasri faced a tough challenge from the back of the grid. The Thai rider, who started 23rd, tried to gain positions but, despite his efforts, he couldn’t break into the top 15 and crossed the line in 19th place.
The team will have a test day tomorrow on French soil and this will be a good opportunity to study and focus on the next round in two weeks at the Silverstone Circuit.
MOTO3: TAIYO FURUSATO #72
Grid P11- Race 6
It’s been a tough weekend from Friday through Sunday. The race itself was also tricky, especially at the start, but the track eventually cleared and dried. I had a strong launch and was quickly fighting for positions close to the top five.
The pace was solid, and my riding felt decent, but I had a few contacts with other riders. I also made a small mistake when I hit one of them, and I think I could have managed the pace a bit better.
Overall, it was a good recovery, but I feel we’re still missing something — especially in terms of consistency and race pace. We’ll keep working to find that extra step ahead of the next round.
MOTO3: TATCHAKORN BUASRI #5
Grid P23 – Race 19
Today was quite difficult due to the track conditions. The race was declared dry, but it wasn’t fully dry — several parts of the circuit were still damp. That made setup choices complicated, especially since the rest of the weekend was mostly dry.
I struggled particularly with braking. Early in the race, I couldn’t brake hard as the bike was shaking a lot, so I had to be smooth at first and only brake hard later — which isn’t the most effective approach.
In some sections, the bike felt too soft, and I couldn’t change direction properly. That affected my confidence, especially with the front end. Still, we gained valuable experience, and if we face these conditions again, I believe we can do much better. I’m looking forward to improving in the next round.
HIROSHI AOYAMA – Team Manager
We’ve just completed the Moto3 race here in Le Mans. The conditions were quite tricky — shifting from wet to dry — so most riders had to go out on Slick tires with adjustments to the bike. It turned into more of a survival race.
Both of our riders, Tatchakorn Buasri and Taiyo Furusato, finished the race. Of course, it could’ve been better, but given how difficult the weekend was, bringing both riders home is a positive outcome. P6 for Furusato and P19 for Buasri weren’t ideal, but not bad either considering the challenges.
Today was one of those days where finishing was crucial — one mistake could cost everything. They both stayed on and learned a lot. Let’s keep pushing and take this momentum into the next round at Silverstone.
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