Repsol CEV/FIM Moto2 European Championship
Circuito de Jerez, Spain
September 30, 2018
Race Results:
1. Edgar Pons, Spain (Kalex), 17 laps, Total Race Time 29:30.721, Best Lap Time 1:43.192
2. Jesko Raffin, Switzerland (Kalex), -7.805 seconds, 1:43.680
3. Tommaso Marcon, Italy (Speed Up), -9.762, 1:44.001
4. Dimas Ekky, Indonesia, (Kalex), -11.518, 1:44.032
5. Lukas Tulovic, Germany (Tech3), -12.331, 1:44.158
6. Alessandro Zaccone, Italy (Kalex), -12.914, 1:44.213
7. Marcel Brenner, Switzerland (Kalex), -13.107, 1:44.279
8. Xavier Cardelus, Andorra (Kalex), -18.542, 1:44.450
9. Miguel Pons, Spain (Kalex), -34.966, 1:44.673
10. Benny Solis, Jr., USA (Kalex), -36.424, 1:44.948
More, from a press release issued by FIM/CEV Repsol Press Office:
The Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto was the ideal setting for the sixth round of the FIM CEV Repsol, in which Yuki Kunii (Asia Talent Team) and Sergio Garcia (Junior Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) shared the victories in Moto3™, Edgar Pons (AGR) Team) chalked up his third consecutive triumph in Moto2™ and Matteo Bertelle (SIC 58 Squadra Corse) took both wins in the European Talent Cup. Óscar Ibáñez (Noyes Camp) won the second European Kawasaki Z Cup race of the weekend.
Yuki Kunii took his first victory of the season in the Moto3™ Junior World Championship in a race marked by Sergio Garcia’s fall in the last corner, which took down Ai Ogura (Asia Talent Team) and forced Manuel Pagliani (Leopard Junior) off the track as they challenged for the podium places. Yuki Kunii crossed the finish line first followed by Raúl Fernández (Angel Nieto Team) and Aleix Viu (Marinelli Sniper Team).
Sergio García and Ai Ogura pulled clear in the first lap of the race followed by Yuki Kunii, Manuel Pagliani and Raúl Fernández. With five laps to go, the chasing group reached the front two riders and challenged for the race lead. In the end the Asia Talent Team rider crossed the line first, followed by Raúl Fernández and Aleix Viu, with Jeremy Alcoba (Junior Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) fourth and Manuel Pagliani fifth. Yuki Kunii received the Repsol free fuel cheque as race winner.
In the second Moto3™ race of the day, Sergio García took advantage of the pole position he earned on Saturday to take his third win of the season on a tight final lap. The Junior Team Estrella Galicia 0,0 rider passed Ai Ogura in the last corner to win while Manuel Pagliani, who had led part of the race, finished third. Yuki Kunii, winner of the first race, came in fourth ahead of Raúl Fernández and Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Ajo), who never had a real chance to challenge for the podium positions. The Repsol free fuel cheque was awarded to race winner Sergio García. After this double race day, Raúl Fernández continues as leader of the Moto3™ JWCh, 32 points ahead of Manuel Pagliani.
In Moto2™, Edgar Pons was unstoppable on the way to his third consecutive victory. The AGR Team rider led away and lap by lap he pulled clear, followed by Jesko Raffin (Swiss Innovative Investors Junior). Hector Garzó (Team Wimu CNS), who set the pole time but who was sanctioned and started down the grid, was hit by Miquel Pons (Bullit) in the second corner and was out of the race. Marc Alcoba (Dynavolt Intact Junior Team) also crashed out on the third lap when he was running third. Dimas Ekky (Astra Honda Racing Team) moved into third place, a good distance behind the leader of the category, Jesko Raffin. With five laps to go the Astra Honda Racing Team rider was overtaken by Tommaso Marcon (Team Ciatti), who took the last position on the podium. David Sanchís (EasyRace Moto2 Team) was the best in the Superstock 600 category. Edgar Pons took the Repsol free fuel cheque. Jesko Raffin will start the next meeting in Albacete as leader of the category, 47 points clear of this Sunday’s winner.
Matteo Bertelle claimed victory in the first race of the ETC in a thrilling final lap. From the start Carlos Torrecillas (Moto Point Team) led the race followed by Xavier Artigas (Honda Impala) with Matteo Bertelle, José Antonio Rueda (Talent Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) and David Salvador (Cuna de Campeones) further back, along with other riders.
By the seventh lap a group of nine riders were setting up to challenge for the victory, among whom were Adrián Fernández (Ajo Motosport) and Marcos Uriarte (MRE Talent). Carlos Torrecillas fell with two laps to go. On the last lap, Matteo Bertelle was leading the race when second placed Xavier Artigas passed him on the last corner. However, the SIC 58 Squadra Corse rider ended up crossing the line just 10 thousandths ahead of his challenger, with José Antonio Rueda (Talent team Estrella Galicia 0,0) third in the wake of the new leader of the category, Xavier Artigas. Matteo Bertelle was presented with the Repsol free fuel cheque.
In the second ETC race of the day Matteo Bertelle secured another rousing victory, followed by David Salvador (Cuna de Campeones) and Xavier Artigas. The race was electrifying with an initial group of nine riders growing to 15 fighting for victory. On the last lap, Adrián Fernández, José Antonio Rueda, Julián Giral (Talent Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) and Carlos Torrecillas lost their chances after crashing out in separate incidents. The Repsol free fuel cheque went to Matteo Bertelle. Xavier Artigas is the new leader of the category, with Víctor Rodríguez (Laglisse Academy) 21 points behind and David Salvador trailing the leader by 30 points.
The second EKZ Cup race of the weekend was stopped by a red flag after an accident, and Óscar Ibáñez took his first victory in the restarted race. Joan Sardanyons (Proelit) remains leader despite not having ridden at Jerez after being injured in a fall during Friday’s practice session.
The next round of the FIM CEV Repsol will take place at Albacete on October 14.
All the results and information about the Championship are on the official website: www.fimcevrepsol.com
More, from a press release issued by AGR Team:
EDGAR PONS WINS IN JEREZ AND KEEPS HIS OPTIONS TO THE TITLE
Benny Solís was able to finish the race. A success considering his physical issues
The Argiñano & Ginés Racing Team rider, Edgar Pons, achieved today a clear win in Jerez, in another race of the Moto2 European Championship season. It is his third victory this year and also the third consecutive one. Edgar started from pole position and no one was able to challenge him, as he crossed the Finish line with more than a 7-second advantage of the leader of the Championship, Jesko Raffin. This result allows the AGR rider to climb to the second overall place in the Moto2 FIM CEV Repsol standings, 47 points behind Raffin, with three races to go, two in Albacete and one in Valencia. The title is a difficult objective, but not impossible.
It was a very good weekend for the Argiñano & Ginés Racing Team, also because the American rider Benny Solís achieved his aims, finishing in the top 10, considering that he is not at his 100%, as he is recovering from his back injury. Solís surprised everyone by improving his time in the free practice and overcoming pain with a constant pace.
Moto2 #57 Edgar Pons –Kalex / 1st: “I’m very happy with this race. We knew we had a better pace than our rivals and that I needed to do a good start. Arriving first to the first corner made the rest easier. I focused on pushing and I was able to slowly gain a better margin. I’m very happy with the help I receive from the team. The set-up of our Kalex is very competitive. I also want to thank again everyone who supports me”.
Moto2 #35 Benny Solís –Kalex / 10th: “I’m really happy with this weekend. With my back problems, the last two months were tough but we arrived here ready to finish and doing it in the top ten. The team did their best to adapt the bike to my needs and my style and they helped me a lot. I’m also very happy for them. Thanks to the team and, of course, congratulations to my team mate”.
Moto2 FIM CEV REPSOL race in Jerez.
Overall Moto2 European Championship standings after the Jerez round.
The Argiñano & Ginés Racing Team wants to congratulate the Spanish rider Ana Carrasco, who today secured the Supersport 300 World Championship. Ana, you made history! Congratulations!
The next round of the Moto2 European Championship will be next October, 14th in Albacete.