France has never produced a Grand Prix champion in the premier class, with only five in the entire history of the world championship across all classes, but with the next annual Grand Prix on the Bugatti circuit at Le Mans upon us, so could be a French revolution on two wheels. The last rider from French soil to clinch a world championship currently plies his trade in the MotoGP class, Mike Di Meglio having that honour after proving to be the cream of the 125cc crop in 2008. Benefitting from the tutelage of Aki Ajo, Di Meglio claimed four victories to see off nearest rivals Simone Corsi and Gabor Talmacsi in a season which also included names such as Bradley Smith, Pol Espargaro, Scott...
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