This Sunday, August 25, Motors Events and the French Motorcycling Federation hosted the 6rd round of the French Superbike Championship on the Circuit Carole. For the occasion, numerous titles were awarded and there was a spectacular spectacle for the many motor sports fans present.
SUPERBIKES
RACE 1: GINES A FEW POINTS FROM THE COURT
In the premier category, the first row of the grid is made up of Morgan BERCHET (yamaha), Mathieu GINES (BMW Tecmas) and David MUSCAT (Ducati). In the first corner, the leader of the general classification takes the advantage over BERCHET who manages to stay on his wheel. Part 4rd, Kenny FORAY (BMW Tecmas) joins Mathieu GINES et Morgan BERCHET to form the leading group.
At the start of the 3rd line, Matthew LUSSIANA (Yamaha) strings together rapid laps allowing it to position itself 4rd before David MUSCAT, Axel MAURIN (Yamaha) and the Challenger Maxime BONNOT (BMW Tecmas).
As the rounds go by, the gaps increase at all levels. In the lead, GINES is leader with more than a second ahead of BERCHET and FORAY at halfway. For her part, LUSSIANA makes the gap on MUSCAT and MAURIN, while BONNOT is left behind. The latter sees, moreover, Hugo CLERE (Yamaha) get back on his wheel.
With 3 laps to go, GINES is more than 2 seconds ahead of his teammate, FORAY who is ahead of BERCHET.
Finally, GINES increases its lead and wins a new race, the driver of the BMW°41 is closer and closer to the title of Champion of France! For its part, FORAY crosses the line in 2rd position, however driver #78 suffered a 10-second penalty for exceeding track limits. It is therefore BERCHET who benefits from the 2rd place in front of FORAY.
In 4,rd position, the paddock finds LUSSIANA. The latter, penalized by 10 seconds following an early start, demotes to 6rd place. MUSCAT and MAURIN benefit from this and rank 4 respectivelyrd and 5rd. Party of 4rd line, CLERE passes the line in 7rd position in front of BONNOT who lost places in the last laps.
Maxime BONNOT consoled himself by winning the Challenger category, ahead of Guillaume ANTIGA(Honda) and Enzo BOULOM (Yamaha), respectively 9rd and 10rd scratch. To note, Nicolas ESCUDIER (Yamaha) finishes a hair from the podium and fails in 4rd row in front Clement STOLL(Suzuki LMS).
RACE 2: FORAY WINNER, GINES CHAMPION, TECMAS AT THE PARTY
To close the weekend, the Superbike riders take to the track with: Kenny FORAY (BMW Tecmas), Mathieu GINES (BMW Tecmas) and Morgan BERCHET (Yamaha).
In the first laps, the two BMW Tecmas teammates escaped into the lead before numerous crashes occurred. Racing facts involve podium contenders such as David MUSCAT (Dozens), Enzo BOULOM (Yamaha) or Louis BULLE (Yamaha). In the process, Morgan BERCHET is the victim of a mechanical problem, the driver of the Yamaha n°63 still manages to restart but far from the leaders and ends up giving up.
While Kenny FORAY leads the dance, new pilots are forced to abandon like Clement STOLL (Suzuki LMS) or Matthew LUSSIANA (Yamaha) which falls in the 17rd tower while he occupied 3rd instead.
Axel MAURIN (Yamaha), took advantage of the latter's fall and began a hunt for the overall leader from 3rd position. With almost 10 seconds late, the task looks complicated for the CMS team driver…
At the finish of a race full of abandonments, FORAY won without trembling in front of his teammate GINES. The driver of motorcycle no. 41 wins the 20 points of the 2rd places and wins the title of 2019 French Champion in the premier category subject to a compliant machine. For his part, MAURIN therefore remains on number 3rd steps off the podium and consolidates his status as runner-up in the general classification.
At the foot of the box, the paddock finds Guillaume ANTIGA (Honda) followed byHugo CLERE (Yamaha) and Maxime BONNOT (BMW Tecmas).
In Challenger, Guillaume ANTIGA prevails in front Maxime BONNOT et Nicolas ESCUDIER (Yamaha), 8rd scratch.
SUPERSPORT 600 – SUPERSPORT CHALLENGER
RACE 1: OPPORTUNISTIC POT
In full possession of his means following a pole position the day before, Maximilian BAU (Yamaha) starts but loses the lead on the first lap. It is Guillaume POT (Yamaha) who takes the lead, the driver of the Yamaha no. 69 however fails to make a gap on BAU, the gap remains under a second. The pace of the two men is too high for the others to keep up.
After 5 laps, the two leading men found themselves wheel to wheel with more than 3 seconds ahead of Martin RENAUDIN (yamaha), Guillaume RAYMOND (yamaha), Charles CORTOT (Yamaha) and Thibaut NAGORSKI (Suzuki).
Throughout the race, BAU literally came up against POT before taking the advantage thanks to a high-flying maneuver 3 laps from the checkered flag. Spectacular turn of events ! In the seconds that followed, while flying towards victory and perhaps the title, BAU made a mistake when he encountered a delayed driver and fell at the exit of the Delta corner.
The fact of the race benefits POT who comes out with the laurels ahead of RENAUDIN. Isolated in 2rd position, the pilot of the Yamaha n°75 retains his place while RAYMOND climbs onto the 3rd step on the podium, a well-deserved reward following his battle with NAGORSKI.
Challenger side, Maximilian BAU being on the mat, it's Martin RENAUDIN who takes the first step of the podium in front of Charles CORTOT (Yamaha) and Ludovic CAUCHI (Yamaha).
RACE 2: BACK BACK!
When the lights go out, the four favorites take the lead, Guillaume POT (yamaha), Maximilian BAU(yamaha), Guillaume RAYMOND (Yamaha) and Martin RENAUDIN (Yamaha) are at the forefront.
In the first 5 laps, BAU and POT compete for control of the leading group. However, even after his fall in the morning, BAU was faster than his opponents and escaped.
After 16 rounds, Guillaume POT is forced to retire, which seems to promise victory to BAU and would allow RAYMOND and RENAUDIN to get on the podium.
However, 4 laps from the finish RENAUDIN fell, got up and immediately returned to the track in the middle of the table.
Au 22rd tower, Charles CORTOT (Yamaha), 5rd, is the victim of a mechanical problem and spills oil on the asphalt of the Circuit Carole, a racing event which neutralizes the debates.
The ranking of the previous round then becomes final, Maximilian BAU wins and consolidates its leadership status before the final. Guillaume RAYMOND get on 2rd step of the podium, in front Thibaut NAGORSKI (Suzuki). The latter takes advantage of the racing events to return to the podium. Discreet throughout the weekend, Matthew GREGORIO (Yamaha) concludes at the foot of the box in front Charles CORTOT.
In the Challenger Category, the paddock finds the strong men of the race: BAU, GREGORIO and CORTOT.
SUPERSPORT 300
RACE 1: BERCOT AND BOUDIN DELAY GIRARDET
In great shape during the tests, Tom BERCOT (Yamaha) loses the advantage from the start in favor ofAlexis BOUDIN (Kawasaki). BOUDIN's good performance, however, did not allow him to keep the lead at the end of the first lap, the poleman returned to the leading position. Hugo GIRARDET (Kawasaki), less impressive than since the start of the season, is working to stay in the BOUDIN wheel.
As the laps went by, BERCOT escaped and left the two Kawasakis fighting for the 2nd step of the podium. Hugo GIRARDET then seems to have difficulty setting the rhythm ofAlexis BOUDIN.
At the finish, BERCOT took the victory with a 3''509 lead over BOUDIN, 2nd, who contained GIRARDET, the general leader who had come back sharply, until the last meters.
RACE 2: GIRARDET IS A CHAMPION
After a great victory in the morning, Tom BERCOT (Yamaha) got off to a quick start, allowing him to start the race in the lead. His two faithful adversaries, Hugo GIRARDET (Kawasaki) and Alexis BOUDIN (Kawasaki) remain in ambush in his wheel.
After three laps, while the three leading men are inseparable and already out of reach ofEnzo CEOLOTTO (Yamaha) the closest pursuer, Tom BERCOT fell in the Hôtel bend and was forced to abandon.
Taking advantage of the path left by BERCOT's fall, GIRARDET distances BOUDIN and puts an end to the hopes of the youngest in the category. As the rounds go by, Enzo CEOLOTTO, for his part, sees his lead over Colin DRYE (Yamaha) decrease…
At the finish, GIRARDET can raise his arms, thanks to a new victory, the rider of the Kawasaki n°70 is French Supersport 300 Champion, subject to a conforming machine. With his 2rd place, BOUDIN can still aim for second place overall. For its part, CEOLOTTO increases the pace in the last laps and finishes 3rd without being worried by DRYE.
GRAND PRIX OBJECTIVE – PRE MOTO3
RACE 1: FALCONE LOOKS UNBEATABLE
Poleman, Vincent FALCONE (BEON Yamaha) gets an excellent start and immediately widens the gap on Bartholomé PERRIN (BEON Yamaha). Line VIEILLARD (250SNF/Yamaha) and Antoine BONNARD(Moriwaki MD) follow in the footsteps of the leaders and begin a fight for the podium.
At mid-race, FALCONE is more than 9 seconds ahead of PERRIN. Behind them, BONNARD suffered a mechanical problem and left VIEILLARD, isolated, in 3rd position.
At the finish, FALCONE won with a comfortable lead over PERRIN and got closer to the title at the same time. For his part, Line VIEILLARD gets on the podium after resisting the rapid return of Charles AUBRIE (Over Yamaha) at the end of the race.
RACE 2: FALCONE, THE TITLE AT THE END OF THE DOUBLE
Starting from pole position, Vincent FALCONE (BEON Yamaha) leaves no chance to his opponents and takes off on the first lap. At the 2rd position. Bartholomé PERRIN clings to stay within reach. In his back Antoine BONNARD (Moriwaki MD), Line VIEILLARD(250SNF/Yamaha) and Charles AUBRIE (Over Yamaha) chase after bike no. 39.
Lap after lap, the leader increases his lead over PERRIN, who is moving a good distance from BONNARD. The latter manages to outrun AUBRIE and VIEILLARD who then battle for 4rd instead.
On the checkered flag, FALCONE signs a double and is titled subject to the machine being compliant. PERRIN consolidates its 2rd position while BONNARD consoles himself with the 3rd place following his disappointment in race 1. As for AUBRIE, he took over VIEILLARD and took 4rd position leaving the young pilot at 5rd rank.
SIDE-CAR
RACE 2: DELANNOY HITS THE NAIL
In the shoes of the French Champion, DELANNOY / COMMON starts from pole position and maintains the race lead. VINET / VINET remains in the leader's aspiration ahead of MOREAU / ARIFON.
After 7 laps, DELANNOY / COMMON takes off, the chances of success of its pursuers are already fading. However, MOREAU / ARIFON maintains a good pace and gets the better of the VINET / VINET duo. Would Side No. 2 be able to catch up with the leading crew?
After a masterful race, DELANNOY / COMMON drives home the point and wins an additional race. Despite his effort, MOREAU / ARIFON finished second in front of VINET / VINET which validates 2nd place in the general classification subject to a compliant machine.
In the F2 category, CHANAL / LAVOREL won thanks to its 6th position in the scratch ahead of LEGUEN / LEGUEN and LANCELLE / SZENDROI.
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CALENDAR 2019
14/09 – 15/09 – Albi – MC Albi
