Around 0:20 a.m., the SERT Suzuki, which was leading 2 laps ahead of Honda #111, was forced to return to its box just after its 11th refueling, following a break in the toe clip plate. LEFT.
Nothing too serious for the crew Vincent Philippe, Étienne Masson and Gregg Black, but 3 minutes 35 seconds lost in the box was enough for the Honda of Sébastien Gimbert, Grégory Leblanc and Erwan Nigon to take the lead for the first time in the race. test.
As a result, the Honda, the Kawasaki and the Suzuki were within 2 laps, the Z10R of Randy de Puniet, Jeremy Guarnoni and David Checa very temporarily regaining the advantage thanks to a refueling from the Honda.
Too fast for you 👀 Pitstip #11, P3 in the race #BOL2018 pic.twitter.com/tkLEHCqxSV
— FIM EWC (@FIM_EWC) September 15, 2018
Unfortunately, a few minutes later, the SERT Suzuki fell into the hands of Vincent Philippe and lost another 7 minutes in his box, which relegated it to 6 laps behind the leading duo.
It's never over, this is endurance! #BOL2018 pic.twitter.com/6iTqQXHTk9
— FIM EWC (@FIM_EWC) September 15, 2018
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