In search of a winner at Le Mans since 1954, the French motorcycle will have to wait at least another year.
Sunday, Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha) had to settle for 4th place in a French Grand Prix won by the Italian Enea Bastianini (Gresini), winner for the 3rd time in Moto GP.
The French world champion still retains the lead in the general classification for the season.
The other French driver in the running, Johan Zarco, finished 5th.