Moto2 Silverstone Course: Remy Gardner sets the record straight

What suspense during qualifying for the Moto2 category of this British Grand Prix! In the final seconds of the session, Marco Bezzecchi (Kalex, SKY Racing Team VR46, #72) set an exceptional time to smash the circuit record in 2'03.988, taking pole position ahead of Jorge Navarro (Boscoscuro , Speed ​​Up Racing, #9) and Sam Lowes (Kalex, Elf Marc VDS, #22), the stage local.

A first line without Remy gardner (Kalex, Red Bull KTM Ajo, #87) and Raul fernandez (Kalex, Red Bull KTM Ajo, #25) is quite unusual this year, but the Red Bull KTM Ajo duo, separated by only 14 thousandths of a second, will look great with a second row start in front Fabio di Giannantonio (Kalex, Federal Oil Gresini, #21), the Italian having achieved a time just three tenths of a second from pole.

For his part, the Spaniard Augusto Fernandez (Kalex, Elf Marc VDS, #37) will start from seventh position. Fastest driver during FP3, Aron canet (Boscoscuro, Aspar team, #44) will have to settle for eighth place on the grid, just ahead Xavi Verge (Kalex, Petronas Sprinta Racing, #97), drafted in Q1. The American pilot Joe Roberts (Kalex, Italtrans Racing Team, #16) completes the top 10, 1 second behind the poleman.

Who will be the winner of this British Grand Prix ? Before answering this question, here is the table which summarizes the facts known so far.

Silverstone Moto2™	2019	2021
FP1	2'05.777 Fabio di Giannantonio	2'04.896 Jorge Navarro
FP2	2'04.993 Jorge Navarro	2'04.501 Raul Fernandez
FP3	2'04.648 Jorge Navarro	2'04.180 Aron Canet
Q1	2'05.119 Marcel Schrötter	2'04.690 Stefano Manzi
Q2	2'04.374 Alex Marquez	2'03.988 Marco Bezzecchi
Warm Up	2'04.965 Jorge Navarro	2'04.756 Remy Gardner
Course	Fernandez, Navarro, Binder	Gardner, Bezzecchi, Navarro
All time lap record	2'04.374 Alex Márquez (2019)	2'03.988 Marco Bezzecchi

For this final race of the day, the air temperature was 17°C and the track temperature was 23°C.

It is recalled that Marcel Schrötter (Kalex, Liqui Moly Intact GP, #23) will have to perform a Long Lap following the technical problems he suffered in FP1. He had completed a few laps of the track while his engine was losing oil and the black and orange flag was presented to him.

Here are the tires that the different drivers chose for the race.

The drivers are ready to set off for this 18-lap race.

When the red lights go out, Marco Bezzecchi (Kalex, SKY Racing Team VR46, #72) maintains the advantage of its first position, but Sam Lowes (Kalex, Elf Marc VDS, #22) is already in 2nd position at the exit of the first turn, before taking the advantage from turn 4. Jorge Navarro (Boscoscuro, Speed ​​Up Racing, #9) is 3rd for the moment, followed by the 2 machines from the Red Bull KTM Ajo team.

At the end of the first round, Sam Lowes (Kalex, Elf Marc VDS, #22) opened a slight gap over Marco Bezzecchi (Kalex, SKY Racing Team VR46, #72) and Jorge Navarro (Boscoscuro, Speed ​​Up Racing, #9). Raul fernandez (Kalex, Red Bull KTM Ajo, #25) and Remy gardner (Kalex, Red Bull KTM Ajo, #87) exchange 4th place and lose time in the fight.

Remy gardner (Kalex, Red Bull KTM Ajo, #87) seems to have a very good pace and moves up to 3rd position, leaving Jorge Navarro (Boscoscuro, Speed ​​Up Racing, #9) on the floor. In this same 3rd round, Marco Bezzecchi (Kalex, SKY Racing Team VR46, #72) regains the advantage over Sam Lowes (Kalex, Elf Marc VDS, #22). The battle rages on in this category for the moment.

Marcel Schrötter (Kalex, Liqui Moly Intact GP, #23) performs his Long Lap at the end of his 3rd lap, and Lorenzo Baldassarri (MV Agusta, MV Agusta Forward Racing, #7) retired at the same time.

After 5 laps of racing, Marco Bezzecchi (Kalex, SKY Racing Team VR46, #72) retains first position, and Sam Lowes (Kalex, Elf Marc VDS, #22) is overtaken by Remy gardner (Kalex, Red Bull KTM Ajo, #87) which is on a different pace. Raul Fernandez (Kalex, Red Bull KTM Ajo, #25) is in 6th position and leads the chasing group.

One lap later, Red Bull KTM rider Ajo, Remy Gardner, takes control of the race by making a good exterior at Marco Bezzecchi (Kalex, SKY Racing Team VR46, #72).

But the Italian did not give up and returned to the lead a few turns later. Sam Lowes (Kalex, Elf Marc VDS, #22), in third position, is a spectator of the fight, in which the first 2 come into contact, Marco Bezzecchi (Kalex, SKY Racing Team VR46, #72) losing grip. Fortunately, everyone remains on their wheels.

Hector Garzo (Kalex, Flexbox HP 40, #40) just at turn 15.

Remy gardner (Kalex, Red Bull KTM Ajo, #87) regained the advantage over Marco Bezzecchi (Kalex, SKY Racing Team VR46, #72) and tries to get a little ahead of his pursuer.

There are 10 laps left before the checkered flag, and it's still Remy gardner (Kalex, Red Bull KTM Ajo, #87) who has the upper hand over  Marco Bezzecchi (Kalex, SKY Racing Team VR46, #72), closely followed by Sam Lowes (Kalex, Elf Marc VDS, #22). Raul fernandez (Kalex, Red Bull KTM Ajo, #25) lost a position and currently finds himself 7th, behind Augusto Fernandez (Kalex, Elf Marc VDS, #37). However, the first two regularly exchange positions, the podium is far from over.

With 9 laps to go, Stefano manzi (Kalex, Flexbox HP 40, #62) fell at turn 4, without gravity.

Ahead, the battle rages for first position, Remy gardner (Kalex, Red Bull KTM Ajo, #87) and Marco Bezzecchi (Kalex, SKY Racing Team VR46, #72) regularly surpassing each other when braking in turns. A great fight in Moto2, which could bring to mind Moto3.

5 laps from passing the checkered flag, Remy Gardner (Kalex, Red Bull KTM Ajo, #87) took the advantage over Marco Bezzecchi (Kalex, SKY Racing Team VR46, #72) who comes up to him multiple times during the braking phases. Sam Lowes (Kalex, Elf Marc VDS, #22) wisely remains in 3rd position, observing the fight right in front of him. Gardner 0.414s ahead of the Italian, he seems to be trying to widen the gap, and makes some nice slides.

Cameron Beaubier (Kalex, American Racing, #6) fell at turn 8, without seriousness, but will not be able to restart. Meanwhile, the first 2 took a 1 second lead over Sam Lowes (Kalex, Elf Marc VDS, #22), followed closely by Jorge Navarro (Boscoscuro, Speed ​​Up Racing, #9), who overtakes him with 4 laps remaining.

It's not the weekend Raul fernandez (Kalex, Red Bull KTM Ajo, #25), who falls at turn 13 and holds his leg. His motorcycle remains at the side of the track. He leaves limping.

At the start of the last round, Remy gardner (Kalex, Red Bull KTM Ajo, #87) still leads in front Marco Bezzecchi (Kalex, SKY Racing Team VR46, #72). Behind, Jorge Navarro (Boscoscuro, Speed ​​Up Racing, #9) is 3rd, but Sam Lowes (Kalex, Elf Marc VDS, #22) is really not far away.

This British Grand Prix was ultimately won by Remy gardner (Kalex, Red Bull KTM Ajo, #87) in front Marco Bezzecchi (Kalex, SKY Racing Team VR46, #72) and Jorge Navarro (Boscoscuro, Speed ​​Up Racing, #9).

Sam Lowes (Kalex, Elf Marc VDS, #22) finished 4th at home, a great result despite everything!

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