After 6 weeks of summer break, the drivers of the French Superbike Championship meet on the Carole Federal Circuit in Tremblay-en-France. This 6th and penultimate stage promises to be particularly intense, as the gaps are tiny between the favorites for the titles for whom it is essential to perform well one month before the final. The French Motorcycling Federation and MC Motors Events are therefore hosting a crucial stage of the Championship at the end of summer. Find out which drivers excelled in qualifying.
SUPERBIKES
TIMED TESTS: GUARNONI, PEROLARI, LEBLANC: A NEW FIRST LINE
The track conditions are optimal when the premier category drivers set off, the first to shine is Jérémy GUARNONI (BMW MDS – Dunlop). The only rider on the field to be fitted with Dunlop tires, the Toulouse native set an impressive time of 59''271 on his second flying lap, a new track record in the French Superbike Championship. For Corentin PEROLARI (Yamaha – Pirelli) the start of the session was also successful, the rider of Yamaha #96 was in 59”362 on his first attempt. Grégory LEBLANC (Ducati TWR – Pirelli) also did well with the 3rd provisional time: 59”404. While he had been dominant during free practice, Kenny FORAY (BMW Tecmas – Michelin) does not seem able to get closer to the reference time like his rival DI MEGLIO, who has been quite discreet since the start of the weekend. end.
Despite their repeated efforts, the pilots were unable to thwart the supremacy of GUARNONI.
Confirmed at the checkered flag, GUARNONI remains in the lead and signs his 3rd pole position of the season ahead of PEROLARI and LEBLANC, an unprecedented front row! Unable to do better this afternoon, FORAY, in 59'444, and DI MEGLIO, in 59'503, will have to settle for 4th and 5th places on the starting grid. The two candidates for the title will therefore start side by side, which promises lively races this Sunday on the Circuit Carole. Especially since the 3rd row is completed by the other Honda of Team CBO, that of Alan TECHER, 6th in qualifying in 59'566.
Behind them, the public will find Axel MAURIN (Yamaha CMS – Pirelli), 7th in 59'773, Martin RENAUDIN (Yamaha Supported Team Moto&GP Addict – Pirelli), 8th in 1'00”311, and David MUSCAT (Ducati – Michelin), 9th in 1'00”359. With a best time of 1'00”391, Dylan MILLE (Yamaha PMR – Pirelli) completes the top 10 and ranks 2nd in the Challenger category behind Corentin PEROLARI. On a circuit where he has few benchmarks, Christophe PONSSON (BMW – Michelin) perseveres and improves his mark at the end of the session to place 11th on the starting grid in 1'00''411, ahead of the 3rd Challenger, Kilian AEBI (Suzuki LMS – Pirelli), in 1'00”795.
SUPERSPORT 600
TIMED TESTS: GIMBERT, ARBEL AND THE OTHERS
Enzo DE LA VEGA (Yamaha – Pirelli) and Matthieu GREGORIO (Yamaha – Pirelli) are the quickest to get into the rhythm and place themselves in the first two rows from their first laps. The young Vincent FALCONE (Yamaha – Pirelli) is also on the pace and provisionally occupies 3rd position. Note, victim of an engine failure during free session 3, distinguished guest Valentin DEBISE is not able to defend his chances.
With less than 10 minutes remaining, the most prominent riders during free practice, Loic ARBEL (Yamaha – Pirelli) and Johan GIMBERT (Yamaha – Pirelli) entered the track and immediately shook up the hierarchy by taking over the two best time. DE LA VEGA and GREGORIO are therefore relegated to 3rd and 4th positions. Vincent FALCONE temporarily retains 6th fastest time.
At the end of his 4th attempt, GIMBERT improved his mark and won a new pole position in 1'00”048. ARBEL, for his part in 1'00”190, does not improve and will start from 2nd place in front of DE LA VEGA who completes the first row in 1'00”582. On the 2nd row GREGORIO, in 1'00”878 is ahead of FALCONE, best young person in 1'01”342. He precedes three other riders under 21: Diego PONCET (Kawasaki – Pirelli), 6th in 1’01”758, Gabin CAZARD (Yamaha – Pirelli), 7th in 1’01”911 and Bartholomé PERRIN (Yamaha – Pirelli) , 8th in 1'01”931, 8th.
GRAND PRIZE OBJECTIVE
TIMED TESTS
PRE-MOTO 3: DA COSTA ON POLE IN FRONT OF MIGNOT: THE LEADERS MEETING
In the first minutes, Team BRS drivers David DA COSTA (BEON – Bridgestone) and Henri MIGNOT (BEON – Bridgestone), as well as Quentin GODEFROY (ERDOG – Bridgestone) began the fight for pole position.
Lap after lap, the three boys gradually improve and for DA COSTA the 14th attempt will be the right one. The driver of the #72 Beon clocked a fine 1'05”031 which, despite MIGNOT's persistence, allowed him to take pole position. MIGNOT is therefore 2nd in 1'05''086 and GODEFROY completes the front line in 1'05''390. Between the three leaders of the Championship, the fight promises to be intense as the gaps between the times are small.
TIMED TESTS
NSF 250: THE FRANCE TEAM SHOWS
This weekend, the NSF 250 category welcomes two drivers from the French Speed Team competing in the European Talent Cup: Enzo BELLON (Honda – Bridgestone) and Benjamin CAILLET (Honda – Bridgestone). Enzo BELLON quickly asserts his status and sets the best provisional time.
Halfway through the session, BELLON was the first to go under 1'05 but was immediately imitated and overtaken by his friend CAILLET who took the best time. Jules BERCOT (Honda – Bridgestone) provisionally occupies 3rd place but does not seem able to compete with his two opponents.
Finally, in a final attempt, BELLON regains the advantage in 1'04''443 and will start from pole position. Benjamin CAILLET therefore settles for 2nd place in 1'04''632 and is ahead of the reigning French Champion Jules BERCOT (Honda – Bridgestone), 3rd in 1'05''420. Note, the leader of the provisional classification, Evan BOXBERGER (Honda – Bridgestone), is only 7th, almost a second and a half behind the poleman and will have to work hard in the race to try to win the title this weekend .
SUPERSPORT 300
TIMED TESTS: PEDEMONT ON POLE IN FRONT OF THE OTHER FAVORITES
At the start of the session, a light rain seemed likely to thwart the drivers' plans. But, particularly in the spotlight lately, Justine PEDEMONTE (Yamaha – Pirelli) is not perturbed and places her name at the top of the timesheet. Kilian ROSSIGNOL (Kawasaki – Pirelli), Ryan CHAUVEAU (Kawasaki Pirelli), Robin SAUTEREAU (Yamaha – Pirelli) and Cyprien BABY (Yamaha – Pirelli) also get into the rhythm and enter the top 5.
Midway through the session, PEDEMONTE is still in the lead, but her opponents in the fight for the title are pushing to try to dislodge her.
Finally, PEDEMONTE was unstoppable and took pole position in 1'06”766. The rider of Yamaha #125 is ahead of BABY, second in 1'07”278, and Kilian ROSSIGNOL completes the first row in 1'07”271. D'Jefferson DELBOSC, will occupy 4th place on the starting grid thanks to his time of 1'07”675 ahead of Ryan CHAUVEAU, 5th in 1'07”724 and Robin SAUTEREAU, 6th in 1'07”795. The five candidates for the title are well present on the first two rows, which suggests some great battles in the race this Sunday.
MOTO 4 / MOTO 5
RACE 1: PIO ON THE NOSE AND THE BEARD OF FRANCIS AND BERGER
Gabriel PIO (BEON – Bridgestone) got the best start and ahead of pole sitter Mattéo BERGER (BEON – Bridgestone). Florian FRANÇOIS (BEON – Bridgestone), 3rd, also joins the fight. But after only 5 laps, the red flag was waved after the fall of the #118 bike of Kevin MAIFFRET (CORSICA – Bridgestone) in the Golf corner.
The drivers finally leave for 10 laps. PIO, BERGER and FRANÇOIS get back into marching order and engage in a fierce battle for victory. The three young men took turns exchanging the leading position and held each other in less than half a second with one lap to go. 4th, Ethan DUFOSSE CERNEAU (Moto 4), goes it alone in front of Milan ENJOLRAS (Moto 4) who completes the top 5.
In the last lap the fight remained intense, PIO closed the doors to his two opponents and finally won narrowly ahead of FRANÇOIS, 2nd, and BERGER, 3rd. The young men will have fought until the end for victory. The top 5 is completed by DUFOSSE CERNEAU and ENJOLRAS.
In Moto 5, Roméo MONEYRON (Fulgur – Bridgestone) won ahead of Teddy QUENEHEN (Erdog – Bridgestone), second, and Elliott CARVALHO (Fulgur – Bridgestone) completed the podium.
SIDECAR
RACE 1: PEUGEOT / PEUGEOT CRUSHES THE COMPETITION
From pole position, PEUGEOT / PEUGEOT (F600) took off perfectly and widened the gap with WYSSEN / SALMON (F600) at the end of the first lap. 1rd, VINET / PIRAT (F3) fails to keep up with the pace of its predecessors and already finds itself relegated to more than 600 seconds. In ambush behind side #13, we find the F29s of PALACOEUR / CESCUTTI (F2) and GILARD / ECORCHARD (F2). For FRETAY / RICHEUX, the start is chaotic, side #2 loses many positions and finally has to abandon after 78 laps.
Gradually after passing the gaps widen in the top 5, the PEUGEOT duo takes off in front of WYSSEN / SALMON, powerless. For its part, VINET / PIRAT (F600) is now more than 40 seconds behind but secures its 3rd place ahead of PALACOEUR / CESCUTTI who is trying to keep side #156 of GILARD / ECORCHARD behind him.
At the finish, no change at the front, PEUGEOT / PEUGEOT won hands down ahead of its rival WYSSEN / SALMON, 2nd. The podium is completed by VINET / PIRAT. The pace of the Champion of the F2 category, PALACOEUR / CESCUTTI, 4th, will finally get the better of GILARD / ECORCHARD who still takes a nice top 5, far ahead of the duo BERGEON / COLOMBIN, 6th overall and 3rd short chassis.
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CALENDAR 2023
August 25 – 27 – Circuit Carole (93) – MC Motors Events
September 29 – October 1 – Circuit Paul Ricard (30) – MC of Circuit Paul Ricard
