Maverick Viñales won a thrilling Le Mans MotoGP from pole position on Sunday at the famous circuit to take the lead of the championship following last-lap drama, with team-mate Valentino Rossi dramatically sliding out of contention to lose the lead. The headlines came thick and fast, with Johann Zarco (Yamaha Tech 3) taking the lead from Viñales off the line and the two factory Yamaha machines slotting in behind. The Frenchman held firm at the front in style until Viñales made his move. As the gap finally began to grow, Rossi pulled the pin from third to overtake the Frenchman and go on the charge. The ‘Doctor’ reeled his teammate in at the front, passed...
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