Due to the high temperatures, Sunday's races were shortened at Pau Arnos, bringing together all the races of the FSBK in the morning. Despite this condensed program, the Pau Arnos circuit lived up to all its promises. Under the auspices of the French Motorcycling Federation and the International Motorcycling Federation, with the support of the Pau Arnos Moto-Club and the presence of the Sidecar World Championship, these races offered an intense and fast-paced spectacle from start to finish.
SUPERBIKES
RACE 2: LEBLANC GOT HIS REVENGE
When the lights go out, Christophe PONSSON (BMW Team MDS) gets the best start and takes the lead in the race. But very quickly, Alan TECHER (Dafy-Rac41-Honda), particularly comfortable at the start of the race, puts pressure on the BMW rider and finds an opening to take the lead.
Behind, Grégory LEBLANC (BMW TWR) and Kenny FORAY (Tecmas BMW Motorrad France) remain in ambush and observe the battle from the front.
But it is ultimately LEBLANC who raises the stakes. Setting a new track record during the race, he gradually catches up with the leaders, successively overtaking PONSSON and then TECHER, and takes control of the event.
At the checkered flag, LEBLANC secured a superb victory ahead of PONSSON, who finished 2nd. FORAY snatched 3rd place on the last lap after finding an opening on TECHER, who ultimately finished 4th. Hugo CLERE (Tati Team AVA6 Honda) completed the top 5, ahead of Ludovic RIZZA (BMW EMC PPO Development), 6th, and Matthieu GREGORIO (BMW Team TWR), 7th.
In the Production category, Benjamin COLLIAUX (Honda Team 113 VR42 CER) took the win thanks to his 8th place overall. He finished ahead of his teammate Noan VASTA (Honda Team 113 VR42 CER), who came in 9th overall, while Joseph FORAY (BMW Team MDS) completed the podium with his 10th place overall.
SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP SITUATION:
SUPERBIKE PRODUCTION CHAMPIONSHIP SITUATION:
1 – Noan VASTA – 191 points
2 – Benjamin COLLIAUX – 142 points
3 – Romeo MICHAUD – 98 points
4 – Tony GUERRERO – 93 points
5 – Joseph FORAY – 85 points
SUPERSPORT
RACE 2: GINES ALREADY RETURNS TO VICTORY
As the lights went out, Mathieu GINES (Yamaha Team Relou By 41 Performance Feroce Graphics) once again took the holeshot. But Loïc ARBEL (Yamaha CMS), who had been particularly comfortable since the start of the weekend, stayed close behind. Maxence CHACHUAT (Triumph C2M) completed the leading trio and was lurking in third position.
As the laps progressed, ARBEL managed to take the lead. GINES stayed close behind before launching his attack at the halfway point. The championship leader then upped the pace, regained the lead, and set a tempo that no one could match.
At the checkered flag, GINES secured another victory. ARBEL confirmed his excellent form over the weekend with a solid 2nd place, while CHACHUAT earned another podium finish, taking 3rd.
Bartholomé PERRIN (Yamaha TWR) had to settle for 4th position, ahead of Cyprien BABY (Yamaha Tati Team AVA6 Honda), 5th, and Quentin GODEFROY (Honda Storm Factory), 6th.
In the Production category, Benjamin CAILLET (Des-Rac41-Honda) took the win thanks to his 8th place overall. He finished ahead of Killian ROSSIGNOL (Dafy-Rac41-Honda), 9th in the general classification, while Robin SAUTEREAU (Yamaha CMS) completed the podium in the category with his 12th place overall.
SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP SITUATION:
SITUATION IN THE SUPERSPORT PRODUCTION CHAMPIONSHIP:
1 – Benjamin CAILLET – 170 points
2 – Killian ROSSIGNOL – 161 points
3 – Robin SAUTEREAU – 94 points
4 – Lucas BOSSON – 85 points
5 – Noa POTVIN – 79 points
YAMAHA CHALLENGE 700
RACE 2: MIZERA TWICE
Another excellent start from Amaury MIZERA (Yamaha 2VS Racing Team – Michelin), who immediately took the lead and quickly built a gap. He set a sustained pace, leaving Noa SOURDON (Yamaha FT Racing Team – Michelin) unable to keep up.
A red flag, following the crash of several riders, brought a premature end to the event.
The standings are therefore final, with MIZERA taking the victory ahead of SOURDON in 2nd. Livio MIRABEL (Yamaha Guerrero Racing Team – Michelin) completes the podium in 3rd position. Following them are Louis PAPELARD (Yamaha FT Racing Academy) in 4th, Evann PLAINDOUX (Yamaha De La Vega Motorsport – Michelin) in 5th, and Arthur MASSY (Yamaha C2M – Michelin) in 6th.
CHAMPIONSHIP SITUATION:
MOTO 4 OGP BY MOTUL
RACE 2: GOLD FOR MARTINEZ
Léandre MARTINEZ (Honda BRS – Pirelli) got off to an excellent start, immediately setting the pace at the front of the race. Just like the day before, Johann DUBOIS (KF78 Racing Team – Pirelli) stayed right behind him, determined to make up for his disappointing result in the first race.
The two drivers engaged in another intense battle at the front, never managing to break away. But at the end of the race, it was Martinez who maintained his advantage and secured the victory.
DUBOIS secured a solid 2nd place, while Marc Antoine AUDARD (Honda Storm Factory – Pirelli) completed the podium. Behind them, Esteban NEIL (Honda Tati Team Academy) finished 4th, ahead of Giulia FONI (Honda BRS – Pirelli) in 5th, and Baptiste CARRE (Honda Storm Factory – Pirelli) in 6th.
CHAMPIONSHIP SITUATION:
PRE-MOTO 4 – MOTO 5
RACE 2: PERFECT WEEKEND FOR CHERY
Just like in the previous day's race, Lukas CHERY (Beon Castaing Racing Team) and Adrien ETHEVE (Beon Castaing Racing Team) quickly pulled away. Lap after lap, the two drivers remained wheel to wheel, trading blows without ever managing to create a decisive gap.
In the final lap, Jacques CARPENTIER (Beon De La Vega Motorsport) made a remarkable comeback and joined the two leaders, offering a three-way battle for the victory.
But when it came to crossing the finish line, it was CHERY who had the last word. He won ahead of ETHEVE, who finished second, while CARPENTIER completed the podium in third place.
In the Moto 5 category, Julian VIALE (Mir) secured a very impressive victory with his 8th place overall. He finished ahead of Melvyn LOUVANCOURT (Erdog Team GP Park), 9th in the general classification, while Sacha FIEVET (Erdog Team GP Park) completed the podium with his 10th place overall.
SITUATION IN THE PRE-MOTO 4 CHAMPIONSHIP:
SITUATION IN THE MOTO 5 CHAMPIONSHIP:
SIDE-CAR
RACE 2: ONE MORE FOR PAYNE / ROUSSEAU
Once again, PAYNE / ROUSSEAU (F600) got off to an excellent start and immediately took the lead. As on the previous day, VINET / VINET (F600) managed to keep pace with the leader, but were unable to stay close enough to challenge car #45.
Lap after lap, PAYNE / ROUSSEAU perfectly mastered their subject and cruised to another victory. VINET / VINET once again had to settle for second place on the podium, while LUNEAU / ANSADE (F600) completed the top 3.
F600 CHAMPIONSHIP SITUATION:
F2 CHAMPIONSHIP SITUATION:
1 – CARRE / GUIARD – 207 points
2 – PALACOEUR / KNIGHT – 118 points
3 – MERCIER / MOGUET – 99 points
TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP SITUATION:
1 – TEAM 113 VR42 CER – 333 points
2 – TEAM MDS – 311 points
3 – TEAM GP PARK – 304 points
4 – TEAM RELOU FEROCE GRAPHICS – 292 points
5 – DES-RAC41-HONDA – 277 points
ABOUT THE FRENCH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
Nearly 200 riders, divided into 8 categories, compete in 14 races each weekend on 6 of France's most prestigious circuits. This year brings a brand-new feature: live broadcasts, available on the FFMoto TV YouTube channel, free-to-air on the French Sport channel, and also accessible internationally on the FIM-MOTO.TV platform. That's what the FSBK is all about! An intense and unpredictable competition where rider and machine defy the laws of physics at every turn, delivering a captivating spectacle for fans of the sport. Organized by the French Motorcycling Federation (FFM), the FSBK brings together the elite of French motorcycling.
CALENDAR
April 4-5 Le Mans (72) – ASM 24 Hours
from April 30 to May 3 : Lédenon (30) – MC Lédenon
from 28 to 31 may Nogaro (32) – ASM Armagnac Bigorre
from 18 to 21 in June : Pau Arnos (64) – MC Pau Arnos
from July 30 to August 2 Le Vigeant (86) – VVM
from 24 to 27 September Magny-Cours (58) – MC Nevers and Nièvre
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