Qualifying tests and first races of the weekend, this was the program of the day for the 5rd stage of the French Superbike Championship organized by the Moto-Club Nevers et de la Nièvre and the FFM on the Nevers Magny-Cours Circuit.
Before the Sunday races, the best French motorcycle riders took the measure of the track...find out who is the fastest in the Nièvre!
TIMED TESTS: LEBLANC SURPRISES!The suspense is at its peak in the last minute of the qualifying session! Masterful and spectacular, Gregory LEBLANC (Ducati – Pirelli), who did not appear in the top 5 before the very end of the exercise, took pole position in 1'47''549. Also fast at the end of the session, Mathieu GINES (Yamaha Tech Solutions – Michelin) set the second time in 1'48''140 ahead of Valentin DEBISE (Kawasaki Twist Ring Racing – Dunlop) who completed the top 3 in 1'48''705 .To the 4rd and 5rd ranks, the paddock is delighted to find the FORAY brothers who have not ridden together for 11 years in the French Superbike Championship! The prize goes to Freddy FORAY (Honda – Michelin) who ranks 4rd in 1'49''230 ahead of Kenny FORAY (BMW Tecmas - Michelin) in 1'49''331.Axel MAURIN (Yamaha CMS - Michelin) will also start from 2rd line in race 1 following his very good time of 1'49''362, synonymous with 6rd scratch place. The paddock also observed the good performance of Challenger driver Guillaume ANTIGA (Honda – Michelin) who finished 7rd in 1'49''611 and is just a hair ahead of Matthieu LUSSIANA (Yamaha – Dunlop), author of a 1'49''619. Second fastest rider in the Challengers, Martin RENAUDIN (Yamaha Moto&GPAddict – Pirelli) ranks 9rd after having signed a time of 1'49''807. We also find David MUSCAT (Ducati – Michelin) in 10rd scratch rank in 1'50''088 ahead of Morgan BERCHET (Yamaha – Dunlop) in 1'50''147. Valentin SUCHET (Suzuki LMS – Pirelli) took 3rdrd Challenger driver times and the 12rd at the scratch in 1'50''953.
SUPERSPORT 600
TIMED TESTS: DEBISE AS A BOSS IN THE RAIN
At the start of the 600cc session, the drivers enter a wet track. In the first laps of the exercise, Valentin DEBISE (Kawasaki – Michelin) stood out with a time 3 seconds faster than those of his opponents. The Albigensian driver drove the point home throughout the session on a drying track and finished in 1'54''341.
In second row, Yvan LAETZIG (Yamaha – Pirelli) creates a surprise in these wet conditions at Magny-Cours and gets closer to the leader's time with 2rd time in 1'55''835. He is ahead of Dylan MILLE (Yamaha – Pirelli), 3rd in 1'55''953.
Author of 4rd time, Enzo DE LA VEGA (Yamaha – Pirelli) sets a time of 1'56''498. The latter will start alongside Supersport Challenger riders Vincent FALCONE (Yamaha – Pirelli) and Ludovic CAUCHI (Yamaha – Pirelli) who finish in 1'57''332 for the first and 1'57''526 for the second.
In 8rd place in the scratch, Charles CORTOT (Yamaha – Dunlop) completes the top 3 of riders under 21 in 1'57''713.
GRAND PRIX OBJECTIVE – PRE MOTO3
TIMED TRIALS: ROMAN STANDS OUT OF THE LOT
In the category of future Moto3 hopefuls, the best time goes to Mattéo ROMAN (KTM RC4R) in 2'04''284. Less effective on the wet track in Nièvre, Amaury MIZERA (Beon Yamaha) ranks 2rd in 2'05''607.
Jules BERCOT (Beon Honda) completes the top 3 in 2'06''581.
Among the driving forces of the category, the paddock also observes the presence of Camil BISSANE (KTM RC4R) at 4rd rank of Pre-Moto3 in 2'07''089. He is ahead of Celestin MASY (Beon Yamaha) in 2'07''326 and Enzo SIRE (Moriwaki) in 2'08''559.
NSF250
TIMED TESTS: BOXEBERGER MAKES THE DIFFERENCE!
On the occasion of his second "freelance" in the NSF 250 category, Evan BOXEBERGER (Honda) set the best time in 2'01''991.
His opponent, Henry MARIUS (Honda) finished in 2'03''283.
SUPERSPORT 300
TIMED TESTS: PONCET LIKE A FISH IN WATER
First to hit the track at the very beginning of the afternoon, the SSP300 drivers set off on a wet circuit. Obviously very comfortable in these conditions at the end of the session, Diego PONCET (Kawasaki – Pirelli) is the first to go below the 2'08 mark. He also took pole position in 2'07''175. Also effective, Alexy NEGRIER (Yamaha – Pirelli) finished 2rd in 2'07''429 ahead of Alexis BOUDIN (Yamaha FT Racing Academy – Michelin) in 2'08''402.
Initially from 2rd line, Line VIEILLARD (Yamaha FT Racing Academy – Michelin) takes 4rd time in 2'09''141. Anatole BEAUPÈRE (Kawasaki – Pirelli) and Florent DA CUNHA (Kawasaki – Pirelli) take the 5rd and 6rd time in 2'09''201 for the first and 2'09''392 for the next.
Among the Challenger riders, Florian GALAIS (KTM – Pirelli) made the most of his machine and placed first in 2'11''417. Ludovic AMOURET (Kawasaki – Pirelli) took second place in 2'11''582 ahead of Fergus CHRETIENNOT (KTM – Pirelli), 3rd in 2'12''688.
SIDECAR
RACE 1: VICTORY FOR LEGLISE / LAVOREL
After a first lap in the lead on an almost dry track, PEUGEOT / PEUGEOT gave up first place to LEGLISE / LAVOREL in the 2rd lap while light rain falls on the Nevers Magny-Cours circuit.
The side n°33 seems comfortable in the lead in the following laps and widens the gap on PEUGEOT / PEUGEOT which finds itself in the crosshairs of LUNEAU / BIDAULT. The latter also manages to steal the 2rd place for PEUGEOT / PEUGEOT in the 8rd round before side n°74 gets its due in the next round. Immersed in their battle for second place, the two crews then face GUIGNARD / POUX who also joins in the joust!
On the last lap, the Race Direction waved the red flag, synonymous with stopping the proceedings following the “spin” of LUNEAU / BIDAULT. The ranking then freezes in the previous lap with LEGLISE / LAVOREL which consolidates first place after managing its end of the race.
On the 2rd step of the podium, the paddock finds PEUGEOT / PEUGEOT who emerges victorious in their battle against GUIGNARD / POUX, 3rd. At the origin of the red flag, LUNEAU / BIDAULT is therefore not classified. BARBIER / RIGONDEAU then inherits the 4rd instead.
In the F2, it is CHANAL / LAVOREL which wins without having been worried and ranks 5rd scratch. LEGUEN / CESCUTTI finishes 2rd after having resisted the MOREL / MOREL couple who climb on the 3rd step of the podium.
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CALENDAR 2021
July 02 – 04 – Magny-Cours (58) – Moto Club Nevers and Nièvre
August 20 – 22 – Circuit Carole (93) – MC Motors Events
September 10 – 12 – Alès (30) – MC Motors Events
