Vysoké Mýto (Czech Republic) – July 12 – Great show on the second day of the Czech Republic GP: Steve Bonnal (Team 11) wins ahead of home crowd idol Milan Sitniansky (Tuning Motor Sport) in second, and Elia Sammartin (BRT Racing) in third. Marc Reiner Schmidt becomes the world championship leader again, but due to a technical issue in the Fast Race, he has to settle for fourth place overall. In the Rookie Cup, victory goes to Eemeli Astedt (KTM).
S1GP Fast Race:
As the red lights went out for the Fast Race, Marc Reiner Schmidt (Team 11) did not leave the door open at the first corner and immediately took command of operations. Steve Bonnal (TSV Racing) glued himself to the rear of the German’s Ducati, and the two immediately set a very high pace. Behind them, a great battle took place between Elia Sammartin (BRT Racing) and Milan Sitniansky (Tuning Motor Sport), with the Italian leading the home rider in the early stages of the race. The leading duo set an incredible pace, and none of their opponents could match their speed; Marc Reiner Schmidt managed to pull out a small advantage on the asphalt section, but Steve Bonnal closed the gap in the off-road section, though he could not find the right opening. On the final lap of the race, the unpredictable happened: Marc Reiner Schmidt suffered a technical issue that forced him to retire, handing the victory to Steve Bonnal. Milan Sitniansky finished in second position, with Elia Sammartin in third. Marc Reiner Schmidt is classified in 21st position and will have to start from the back of the grid in the Super Final. The winner of the Fast Race in the Rookies Cup is the Frenchman Raphael Payet (KTM).
S1GP FastRace Top Ten:
BONNAL Steve (FRA, TM Moto) 12 laps in 15:14.027; 2. SITNIANSKY Milan (CZE, Honda) +12.136; 3. SAMMARTIN Elia (ITA, Honda) +12.863; 4. AVILA CORTES Julen (ESP, KTM) +17.519; 5. PROVAZNIK Erik (CZE, TM Moto) +30.316; 6. PERNAT Gabin (FRA, Suzuki) +31.426; 7. NEDVED Jonas (CZE, Honda) +37.171; 8. PAYET Raphael (FRA, KTM) +38.631; 9. ASTEDT Eemeli (FIN, KTM) +40.143; 10. BEISCHROTH Colin (GER, Honda) +42.796
S1GP Rookie FastRace Top Ten:
PAYET Raphael (FRA, KTM) 12 laps in 15:52.658; 2. ASTEDT Eemeli (FIN, KTM) +01.512; 3. BEISCHROTH Colin (GER, Honda) +04.165; 4. SARDA Adrien (FRA, Suzuki) +18.953; 5. VIOLA Melvin (FRA, Honda) +19.633; 6. FLIGR Denis (CZE, Honda) +28.482; 7. DE LUCCA Léo (FRA, KTM) +28.499; 8. PARTELPOEG Aksel (EST, Honda) +29.115; 9. VAN BRAGT Rox (NED, TM Moto) +29.756; 10. KARLSSON Kevin (SWE, Honda) +40.690
S1GP SuperFinal
In the Super Final, Marc Reiner Schmidt is called upon to attempt a feat; the German rider, starting from 21st on the grid, must try to recover points from his direct rival Julen Avila Cortes. At the start, Steve Bonnal exploits his pole position and takes the lead; the French rider completed 16 laps as if they were a qualifying session, immediately pulling out a big lead over Milan Sitniansky and Elia Sammartin. Within just a few laps, Schmidt was already in the leading group, and by mid-race, he had managed to climb all the way up to second place, but by then Bonnal was far away and he could not close the gap to complete the feat. Steve Bonnal, however, did not back off his pace until the end to demonstrate all his speed. The battle for the second spot on the podium was fought between Milan Sitniansky and Elia Sammartin, with the Italian managing to pass the home rider, but due to a small mistake, he had to give the position back. On the day’s podium, Steve Bonnal occupies the highest step, with Milan Sitniansky second and Elia Sammartin third. Marc Reiner Schmidt becomes the world championship leader again, also thanks to a technical problem that forced Julen Avila Cortes to stop in the pit lane, restarting heavily delayed. In the Rookie Cup, first position in this final moto goes to Mitia Krasniqi (Gazza Racing), but the overall victory went to the Finn Eemeli Astedt (KTM).
S1GP SuperFinal Top Ten:
BONNAL Steve (FRA, TM Moto) 16 laps in 20:30.364; 2. SCHMIDT Marc Reiner (GER, Ducati) +09.046; 3. SITNIANSKY Milan (CZE, Honda) +14.583; 4. SAMMARTIN Elia (ITA, Honda) +16.764; 5. PERNAT Gabin (FRA, Suzuki) +39.219; 6. PROVAZNIK Erik (CZE, TM Moto) +40.126; 7. NEDVED Jonas (CZE, Honda) +41.445; 8. KRASNIQI Mitja (SUI, Honda) +48.357; 9. VIOLA Melvin (FRA, Honda) +49.412; 10. ASTEDT Eemeli (FIN, KTM) +52.213
S1GP SuperFinal Rookie Top Ten:
KRASNIQI Mitja (SUI, Honda) 16 laps in 21:18.721; 2. VIOLA Melvin (FRA, Honda) +01.055; 3. ASTEDT Eemeli (FIN, KTM) +03.856; 4. VAN BRAGT Rox (NED, TM Moto) +12.638; 5. PAYET Raphael (FRA, KTM) +14.430; 6. FLIGR Denis (CZE, Honda) +1 Lap; 7. PARTELPOEG Aksel (EST, Honda) +1 Lap; 8. KARLSSON Kevin (SWE, Honda) +1 Lap; 9. WELSCH Lasse (GER, KTM) +1 Lap; 10. DE LUCCA Léo (FRA, KTM) +1 Lap
S1GP Classification Top Ten:
BONNAL Steve (FRA, TM Moto) Pts. 79,000 (2+22+25+30); 2. SITNIANSKY Milan (CZE, Honda) Pts. 64,000 (1+20+22+21); 3. SAMMARTIN Elia (ITA, Honda) Pts. 56,000 (-1+18+20+18); 4. SCHMIDT Marc Reiner (GER, Ducati) Pts. 53,000 (3+25+0+25); 5. PERNAT Gabin (FRA, Suzuki) Pts. 46,000 (-1+15+15+16); 6. PROVAZNIK Erik (CZE, TM Moto) Pts. 41,000 (-1+10+16+15); 7. NEDVED Jonas (CZE, Honda) Pts. 40,000 (-1+12+14+14); 8. ASTEDT Eemeli (FIN, KTM) Pts. 36,000 (-1+13+12+11); 9. AVILA CORTES Julen (ESP, KTM) Pts. 35,000 (-1+16+18+1); 10. PAYET Raphael (FRA, KTM) Pts. 33,000 (-1+11+13+9)
S1GP Classification Rookie Top Ten:
ASTEDT Eemeli (FIN, KTM) Pts. 65,000 (22+22+21); 2. PAYET Raphael (FRA, KTM) Pts. 61,000 (20+25+16); 3. VIOLA Melvin (FRA, Honda) Pts. 57,000 (16+16+25); 4. BEISCHROTH Colin (GER, Honda) Pts. 54,000 (25+20+9); 5. VAN BRAGT Rox (NED, TM Moto) Pts. 48,000 (18+12+18); 6. KRASNIQI Mitja (SUI, Honda) Pts. 47,000 (9+8+30); 7. FLIGR Denis (CZE, Honda) Pts. 43,000 (13+15+15); 8. SARDA Adrien (FRA, Suzuki) Pts. 41,000 (15+18+8); 9. KARLSSON Kevin (SWE, Honda) Pts. 38,000 (14+11+13); 10. DE LUCCA Léo (FRA, KTM) Pts. 37,000 (12+14+11)
Complete results available HERE.
SUPERMOTO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP – GP of Czech Republic- QUICK FACTS
Circuit length: 1.500 Mt. (Tarmac 1.150 Mt. – Off Road 350 Mt.)
Temperature: 25°
Weather conditions: Sun and Cloudy
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