[CP] FSBK: Triple double at Le Mans in the French Superbike Championship!

Organized by the ASM 24 Heures ACO and the French Motorcycling Federation, the first races of the season took place on the Bugatti circuit in Le Mans in the presence of the President of the FFM, Jacques BOLLE. The FSBK favorites made their mark in each category with several doubles!

SUPERBIKES 

RACE 1: GUARNONI IS IN FORM

The horses in the premier category are released! Starting from the third row, Jérémy GUARNONI (Kawasaki Tech Solutions) takes the holeshot and no one will be able to challenge him for victory. Kenny FORAY (BMW) tries to follow the pace imposed by the pilot of the Kawasaki n°111, the duo will not take long to kill the suspense in the first 5 laps. The two drivers quickly took off from the other competitors. GUARNONI, still faster, gradually widens the gap, and heads straight towards victory in front of the reigning Champion who finishes the race more than 12 seconds behind.

Behind, the peloton is organized around the headliners, Erwan NIGON (Honda), Roberto ROLFO (Yamaha) and Morgan BERCHET (Yamaha). The Honda driver, although well visible at the start of the race, gradually drops down the rankings to finish in 16th place.^rd instead.

Author of pole position, BERCHET applies himself and manages to gain the upper hand over ROLFO relegated to 4^rd position. Behind him, Matthieu LUSSIANA (BMW) is provisionally placed 5^rd in front of a Hugo CLERE (Suzuki LMS), Superbike Challenger rider. At 7^rd row, the paddock notes the presence of David PERRET Among the leading group, the latter seems more and more comfortable behind the wheel of his new Honda.

The French trio composed of LUSSIANA, CLERE and PERRET, got the better of the Italian who only finished 8^rd after a good start to the race.

At the end of the race LUSSIANA increases the pace and records his best time at 13^rd lap to catch up with BERCHET, a duel begins to grab the podium. On the penultimate lap, LUSSIANA manages to steal third place from BERCHET, but the latter does not give up and recovers his dues before crossing the checkered flag.

Yamaha rider Axel MAURIN redoubled his efforts at the end of the race and took 6^rd place ahead of the 2017 Vice-Champion David PERRET, who finishes 7^rd.

In Superbike Challenger, Jonathan HUGOT (Yamaha), the fastest rider during testing, cannot resist the rise ofHugo CLERE and goes down the rankings. Gabriel PONS (Kawasaki), author of a very good race, ranks 2^rd and picks up the 9^rd place in the scratch ahead of Louis ROSSI (Suzuki LMS), well done “Ponpon! ". Randy PAGAUD (Yamaha) completes the Superbike Challenger podium.

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RACE 2: INTRAIABLE GUARNONI

The scenario repeats itself during the second debate: Jérémy GUARNONI (Kawasaki) takes off alone in the lead. The Team Tech Solutions pilot is chased by Kenny FORAY (BMW Tecmas) and Erwan NIGON (Honda). With 5 laps remaining, GUARNONI managed to break away and secure the victory.

FORAY, a tough opponent, struggles in the second part of the race and secures 2^rd step of the podium.

NIGON, for his part, is losing momentum and is the subject of a successful attack carried out by Matthieu LUSSIANA (BMW), who himself emerges victorious from a battle with Roberto ROLFO (Yamaha). Erwan NIGON must be satisfied with 4^rd place in front of the Italian rider and Morgan BERCHET (Yamaha) who both finished 5^rd and 6^rd.

Note, the surprise of the day comes from Sébastien SUCHET (Kawasaki Tech Solutions) who gets off to a very good start and climbs to 4^rd place at the end of the first round. The leader's teammate demotes as the debates progress and concludes at 7^rd place, a result that bodes well for the rest of the season.

In Superbike Challenger, Hugo CLERE (Suzuki LMS) takes the reins of the category after only 2 laps, relegating Jonathan HUGOT (Yamaha) to second place. The latter makes a mistake after a few laps: bad luck! The last two places on the podium are then played out between Maxime BONNOT (BMW Tecmas) and Gabriel PONS (Kawasaki) who respectively finish 2^rd and 3^rd of their category.

In Superbike, Jérémy GUARNONI sets the tone from the 1^st stage of the Championship by winning 53 points out of 54 possible, a good omen for the 24 Hours Moto for the Toulouse rider! Kenny FORAY provisionally established itself in second place with 40 points ahead of Matthieu LUSSIANA (29 points).

On the Superbike Challenger side, Hugo CLERE stands out at the top of the provisional ranking with 52 points ahead of Gabriel PONS (36 points) and Maxime BONNOT (33 points).

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SUPERSPORT – PIRELLI 600 TROPHY

RACE 1: LOUIS ALONE IN HIS BUBBLE

Louis BULLE (Yamaha) is carrying out a good operation at the start of the season. The iconic driver in the orange helmet emerges perfectly from the starting grid and immediately takes command of operations.

In pursuit, Clement STOLL (Triumph), Enzo BOULOM (Yamaha), Guillaume ANTIGA (Yamaha) and Félix PERON (Yamaha) form a group whose hierarchy is extremely mobile. PERON loses the front in the “pif paf” after the Dunlop Curve and returns to the pits.

Behind the lead driver, STOLL negotiates with BOULOM for 2^rd position. After multiple exchanges, BOULOM misses the green garage and loses two positions at once, the driver of the Yamaha n°25 then experiences a “seesaw race” and finishes in 5^rd rank.

BULLE then finds himself at the mercy of STOLL. The two men engage in an exceptional mano a mano. “Loulou”, in 2^rd position in the last laps remains in the leader's wheel and prepares his attack... Objective achieved a few laps from the finish for the driver native of Chambéry who flies to victory! STOLL is satisfied with 2^rd step of the podium.

Cédric TANGRE (Suzuki) which started from 9^rd places on the starting grid, gives the change during the race and goes back at high speed towards the leading group. He honored his title acquired last year and dislodged Guillaume ANTIGA (Yamaha) in the final laps to complete the podium in this eventful race.

In the Pirelli 600 Trophy, Gaëtan MATERN (Kawasaki) held off Dylan MILLE (Yamaha) at the start of the race but the latter came back very strongly...he also pushed his predecessor aside and got the better of MATERN. Valentin GRIMOUX (Yamaha) finished the race in 3rd position ahead of the very young Joris INGIULLA (Yamaha), a newcomer to the category.

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RACE 2: BUBBLE DOUBLE THE BET 

Louis BULLE (Yamaha) once again made the best start but was quickly passed by BOULOM who took the lead of the race for a short time. BULLE wants the perfect score and you can feel it! The rider of the #3 Yamaha regains control and heads towards victory.

Part 3^rd, Guillaume ANTIGA (Yamaha) retains his place at the start of the race. After missing his start from pole position, Clement STOLL (Triumph) regains grip from 4^rd position and takes the best of ANTIGA and BOULOM. Yet in the leader's wheel, the Triumph driver can do nothing but still climbs onto the 2^rd step of the podium.

We observe the splendid comeback of the 2017 French Champion, Cédric TANGRE (Suzuki), which ranks 5^rd after starting from the 23^rd position on the starting grid. Victim of the “comeback” of the rider of the Suzuki n°1, Guillaume POT (Yamaha), the former “Boss of the Promosport 600” finished 6^rd after being dislodged from the 5^rd position he occupied during a good part of the race.

On the Pirelli 600 Trophy side, Gaëtan MATERN (Kawasaki) takes his revenge on Dylan MILLE (Yamaha) and shines ahead of the latter. The 3^rd place is to the credit of the “new kid” in the category, Joris INGIULLA (Yamaha).

In Supersport, it is Louis BULLE who holds the reins of the provisional ranking with 51 points ahead Clement STOLL (42 points) and Cédric TANGRE (28 points).

On the Pirelli 600 Trophy side, Gaëtan MATERN stands out with 46 points ahead of Joris INGIULLA (33 points) and Valentin GRIMOUX (29 points).

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GRAND PRIX OBJECTIVE – PRE MOTO3

RACE 1: OPPORTUNITIES AND SURPRISES

The small cars set off and the first lap is completed by Guillaume JUCHA (Moriwaki), who started from 2^rd line ! Behind we find the 2 best performers from the day before: Bartholomé PERRIN (Moriwaki), and Alexis BOUDIN (Beon Yamaha) who engage in a real duel.

In 4^rd turn, Marceau LAPIERRE (Beon Pré 3) joins this duo and allows himself the luxury of successively seeking the 2^rd then the 1^st position !

Halfway through the race, the LAPIERRE, PERRIN, JUCHA, BOUDIN are held in less than a second! Drama in the last lap: triple fall of the drivers in second, third and fourth position which led to the raising of a red flag by the Race Direction. Marceau LAPIERRE, then in the lead, won. Line VIELLARD (Yamaha) and Ilan PERON (Moriwaki), opportunists, complete the final podium.

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RACE 2: THE WAY IS CLEAR

Like the first debate, Marceau LAPIERRE (Beon Pre 3) took the lead from the start of the race and did not leave the leading position, he imposed unchallenged domination. Behind, Guillaume JUCHA (Moriwaki), Marius HENRY (BMS Honda) and Line VIEILLARD (Yamaha) are all three aiming for the podium!

HENRY takes the advantage over JUCHA. He then finds himself under pressure from Line VIEILLARD. Applied, the young woman finds the opening and scores a double blow on JUCHA and HENRY in the same round! Neck to neck until the last turn, she confirmed her advantage with the best time in the race during the last lap and finally ranked 2^rd. The last step of the podium is completed by HENRY.

Note the great performance of Alexis BOUDIN (Beon Yamaha) who starts after the other competitors in the category due to a problem that occurred in the warm-up lap. He made remarkable progress which finally stopped at 5th place.

Another figure in the category, Bartholomé PERRIN (Moriwaki) is unable to take part in the debates following his fall in the first race.

Marceau LAPIERRE takes the lead in the provisional ranking with 51 points ahead of Line VIEILLARD (41 points) and Marius HENRY (29 points).

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SIDECAR 

RACE 2: VICTORY OR NOTHING!

There is no doubt that Team REEVES / WILKES wants to take their revenge and show that they are the boss on the handlebars of their 600cc. He imposes his law from the start and prances in the lead to fly to victory. At the start of the last lap the STREUER / ROUSSEAU pair also in 600cc gets dangerously close to the leader and takes the lead! While the paddock awaits the response from the British pair, the Side n°77 is forced to return to the pits, due to a mechanical problem, on the last lap.

The LEGLISE / OLLIGER duo, off to a very good start, was the victim of a racing incident 3 laps from the finish, which forced them to abandon: a hard blow even though they had finished second the day before.

First in F1, OUGER / PEUGEOT stands out ahead of GALLERNE / CHAIGNEAU. After a good comeback, the family duo VINET / VINET completes the podium.

The misfortune of some making the happiness of others, the abandonment of the crew REEVES / WILKES benefits LE BAIL / LEVEAU who manages his race to get a second place in 600cc and the female duo LEBLOND / FARNIER who grabs the third step from the podium.

In F1, it is the OUGER / PEUGEOT pair which achieves the best operation with 41 points ahead of the family duo VINET / VINET (33 points) and GALLERNE / CHAIGNEAU (30 points).

On the 600cc side, LE BAIL / LEVEAU sits at the top of the provisional ranking with 54 points ahead of LEBLOND / FARNIER (40 points) and LELIAS / VASSEUR (32 points).

 

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CALENDAR 2018

28–29/04 – NOGARO (32) – ASM Armagnac Bigorre
16–17/06 – LEDENON (30) – MC Ledenon
30/06–01/07 – MAGNY-COURS (58) – MC Nevers and Nièvre
14–15/07 – PAU ARNOS (64) – MC Pau Arnos
25–26/08 – CAROLE (93) – MC Motors Events
22–23/09 – ALBI (81) – MCC Albi