Honda caused a stir on the opening day of the MotoGP French Grand Prix by topping the times across the two practice sessions.<br>While Honda was always expected to be competitive at Le Mans following Johann Zarco’s brilliant wet-weather victory there last year, its pace on Friday was particularly striking given the track remained dry throughout the day.<br>Factory rider Luca Marini led the way ...<a class='more' href='https://www.autosport.com/motogp/news/the-factors-behind-hondas-pace-setting-speed-in-french-motogp-practice/10819208/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk'>Keep reading</a>