Nambotin, Renet & Cervantes Take Victory On Day Two At GP of Catalunya
Perfect weather and close racing on day two at AMV GP of Catalunya in Solsona, Spain ensure the2014 FIM Maxxis Enduro World Championship got off to a thrilling start. Picking up his second race win in Solsona, KTM’s Christophe NAMBOTIN topped the Enduro 1 class. Husqvarna’s Pela RENET became the new winner of the Enduro 2 category while Ivan CERVANTES gave his home support a result to remember with victory in the Enduro 3 class. Danny MCCANNEY (Beta)recorded another Junior class win while Laia SANZ (Honda) won the Women’s class.
Quickly proving himself as the rider to beat in the Enduro 1 category, France’s Christophe NAMBOTIN (KTM) secured his second victory of the weekend. Despite a small crash on the final Extreme Test, NAMBOTIN enjoyed a sizable 39-second margin of victory. “I’m very happy with my two victories – it’s the perfect way to start the season,” confirmed NAMBOTIN. “Today I only made one mistake but thankfully I had a nice lead so the victory was safe. With NAMBOTIN out front the battle for the final steps of the podium took centre stage. Anthony BOISSIERE (F-Sherco), Eero REMES (FIN-TM) and Spain’s Cristobal GUERRERO (KTM) all pushed hard for a top three result. In the end, BOISSIERE edged out REMES by less than one second to finish as runner-up. Less than one-second behind REMES, GUERRERO took fourth. France’s Jeremy TARROUX (Sherco) rounded out the top five.
Quickly proving himself as the rider to beat in the Enduro 1 category, France’s Christophe NAMBOTIN (KTM) secured his second victory of the weekend. Despite a small crash on the final Extreme Test, NAMBOTIN enjoyed a sizable 39-second margin of victory. “I’m very happy with my two victories – it’s the perfect way to start the season,” confirmed NAMBOTIN. “Today I only made one mistake but thankfully I had a nice lead so the victory was safe. With NAMBOTIN out front the battle for the final steps of the podium took centre stage. Anthony BOISSIERE (F-Sherco), Eero REMES (FIN-TM) and Spain’s Cristobal GUERRERO (KTM) all pushed hard for a top three result. In the end, BOISSIERE edged out REMES by less than one second to finish as runner-up. Less than one-second behind REMES, GUERRERO took fourth. France’s Jeremy TARROUX (Sherco) rounded out the top five.
A change of winners in the Enduro 2 class saw Husqvarna’s Pela RENET (F) secure victory on day two. Posting consistent test times, RENETheld off a last lap charge from Antoine MEO (F-KTM) to grab the top step of the podium. “From the beginning I fought hard with Johnny and Antoine. Johnny slipped back but Antoine attacked hard on the final lap,” told RENET. “Luckily I had enough in hand to win – I’m really happy for this result.” A crash on the opening Extreme Test saw day one winner Antoine MEO work hard to recover from his mistakes. Dominating the final lap, the KTM rider fought his way back to second. Losing touch with RENET and MEO, France’sJohnny AUBERT (Beta) rode a lonely race for third. Recording a surprise result, former MXGP riderJonathan BARRAGAN (S-Husqvarna) ended his day in fourth. Improving one position over his day one result, Italy’s Alex SALVINI (Honda) gained valuable championship points in fifth.
Claiming his second victory of the weekend, Spain’s Ivan CERVANTES (KTM) got his Enduro 3championship winning aspirations off to a great start. Taking a 32-second win, CERVANTES left Solsona as the early championship leader. “It’s been a perfect start to the season,” commentedCERVANTES. “My feeling with the bike is fantastic and I’ve been able to push hard to set some fast times. Coming away from round one with two wins is a big confidence boost for me.” Delivering an impressive ride in his first season in E3, Sherco’s Matti SEISTOLA (FIN) ended day two as runner-up to CERVANTES. Holding off a four-way battle for the final step of the podium, Australia’s Matt PHILLIPS (KTM) eventually beat Portugal’s Luis CORREIA (Beta) by just two tenths of a second to snatch third. Narrowly missing out on a podium result, CORREIA had to be content with fourth. Finishing a further three seconds behind the Beta rider, Estonia’s Aigar LEOK (TM) chasedCORREIA home for fifth.
Claiming his second victory of the weekend, Spain’s Ivan CERVANTES (KTM) got his Enduro 3championship winning aspirations off to a great start. Taking a 32-second win, CERVANTES left Solsona as the early championship leader. “It’s been a perfect start to the season,” commentedCERVANTES. “My feeling with the bike is fantastic and I’ve been able to push hard to set some fast times. Coming away from round one with two wins is a big confidence boost for me.” Delivering an impressive ride in his first season in E3, Sherco’s Matti SEISTOLA (FIN) ended day two as runner-up to CERVANTES. Holding off a four-way battle for the final step of the podium, Australia’s Matt PHILLIPS (KTM) eventually beat Portugal’s Luis CORREIA (Beta) by just two tenths of a second to snatch third. Narrowly missing out on a podium result, CORREIA had to be content with fourth. Finishing a further three seconds behind the Beta rider, Estonia’s Aigar LEOK (TM) chasedCORREIA home for fifth.
Perfect double for Ivan CERVANTES at home
Dominating the Junior class, Britain’s Danny MCCANNEY (Beta) set the fastest time in all but two of the day’s nine special tests to secure a comfortable victory. Finding the conditions more to his liking, Italy’s Giacomo REDONDI (Beta) improved one position to finish as runner-up toMCCANNEY. Despite still hurting from his SuperTest crash, France’s Loic LARRIEU (Husqvarna)enjoyed his second visit to the podium in third. Portugal’s Diogo VENTURA (Gas Gas) claimed a career best result of fourth with Italy’s Nicolo MORI (KTM) taking fifth. In the 125cc Youth Cup Italy’s Davide SORECA (Yamaha) recorded his second victory of the weekend. Making amends for his retirement on day one, Sweden’s Albin ELOWSON (Husqvarna) was second while Italy’sMichele MARCHELLI (KTM) completed the top three.
Recording the perfect start to the defence of her title, Spain’s Laia SANZ (Honda) won day two to leave Solsona with maximum points. Behind SANZ, Britain’s Jane DANIELS (Husqvarna) secured the runner-up result with Australia’s Jessica GARDINER (Sherco) finishing just 13 seconds behind the Brit in third.
The FIM Maxxis Enduro World Championship continues with round two in Vale de Cambra on April 12/13.
Dominating the Junior class, Britain’s Danny MCCANNEY (Beta) set the fastest time in all but two of the day’s nine special tests to secure a comfortable victory. Finding the conditions more to his liking, Italy’s Giacomo REDONDI (Beta) improved one position to finish as runner-up toMCCANNEY. Despite still hurting from his SuperTest crash, France’s Loic LARRIEU (Husqvarna)enjoyed his second visit to the podium in third. Portugal’s Diogo VENTURA (Gas Gas) claimed a career best result of fourth with Italy’s Nicolo MORI (KTM) taking fifth. In the 125cc Youth Cup Italy’s Davide SORECA (Yamaha) recorded his second victory of the weekend. Making amends for his retirement on day one, Sweden’s Albin ELOWSON (Husqvarna) was second while Italy’sMichele MARCHELLI (KTM) completed the top three.
Recording the perfect start to the defence of her title, Spain’s Laia SANZ (Honda) won day two to leave Solsona with maximum points. Behind SANZ, Britain’s Jane DANIELS (Husqvarna) secured the runner-up result with Australia’s Jessica GARDINER (Sherco) finishing just 13 seconds behind the Brit in third.
The FIM Maxxis Enduro World Championship continues with round two in Vale de Cambra on April 12/13.
Laia SANZ imposed her rhythm in the Women Cup
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