We announced rain last night in our last update at 0:30 a.m.. Since then, the situation has gotten worse. At 8 a.m., the Suzuki GSXR-1000 #1 is now 13 laps ahead of her pursuer, the Yamaha YZF-R1#96 from Moto Ain. A Superstock is in third position: The
Kawasaki ZX 10R #24 from BMRT 3D Maxxess Nevers, at 15 turns.
Randy De Puniet, Moto Ain rider in second position, speaks: “My teammates did a good job throughout the night. Roberto Rolfo did several stints, he was tired. So I did two relays on the dryer, so far it’s going well”
The night had already brought down two favorites last night. Mechanical problems got the better of the Kawasaki Webike SRC Kawasaki France Trickstar #11, like BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team #37.
Xavier Simeon, who was leading an impressive pace, was trapped by these changing conditions, fortunately without seriousness. THE YART extension took the lead but was forced to withdraw from the race at around 2 a.m., leaving free rein to Yoshimura SERT Motul.
A little earlier, it's the Ducati #6, a valiant third for a long time, who suffered an impressive accident. Again, obligatory abandonment.
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The same fate befell the team FCC TSR Honda France, forced to abandon due to mechanical problem at the start of the night.
At this precise moment, we already have 19 abandonments. The Bol d'Or is unforgiving.
On the Superstock side, we must highlight the good return of the
Yamaha #18 Team firefighters CMS Motorstore in 2nd place in category – 4th place overall – followed by the
Yamaha #66 OG Motorsport by Sarazin, 5th overall.
The track is still very tricky and wet in places, but the teams are holding on.
To follow the gaps and the evolution of the race live:
https://www.fimewc.com/live-timing/
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