Covington wins MX2 moto one

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna rider Thomas Covington has taken victory in the opening MX2 moto today at the St Jean d’Angly circuit in France. The American who yesterday confirmed he will move back home in 2019 has little to no pressure now and his results are really looking great.

"Yes," Covington said. "The track is really difficult and i knew the start was key and I went with the sand tyre, but I needed it for the start. Kept it smooth and on two wheels and once I saw my team-mate Olsen behind me I knew we had them covered."

Taking the lead on the first corner, he just showed what a talent he is and let’s hope he keeps it up for the remainder of the season.

Covington took the holeshot, but was passed by Jacobi, but the American quickly back past the German rider. Olsen also in the top three, then Prado and Jonass in fifth. Watson another horrible start after a start straight crash, and back in 26^th place.

Prado crashed mid first lap, and Covington and Olsen command up the front, with Jonass now third.

After a lap it was Covington, Olsen, Jonass, Jacobi, Cervellin, Furlotti, Prado, Geerts, Fernandez and Bernardini. Prado quickly into fifth.

Covington flying up front and extended his lead over Olsen, and Jonass was getting a lot of pressure from Jacobi. Prado closing up fast on those two.

Lawrence into the top ten, and Prado all over Jacobi and Jonass. Lawrence moves to 8^th place, and finally showing some good results. Watson flying and into 15^th place.

Olsen started to make ground on Covington and was onto his American team-mate. A long way back in third was Jonass, with Prado on his tail. Lawrence into seventh place and looking good.

Prado smashed his way past Jonass in a corner and pushed his older team-mate wide. Top ten was Covington, Olsen, Prado, Jonass, Jacobi, Geerts, Lawrence, Cervellin, Fernandez and Mewse into 10^th.

Belgian youngster Geerts clocked the quickest lap of the race and showing his talent and was closing a little on the front guys. Geerts passed Jacobi for fifth and on fire.

Jacobi crashed and was stuck trying to get going again. Lawrence moved into sixth place and Jacobi back outside the top ten.

Covington’s lead was more than four seconds with three laps to go, and Watson up to 13^th place, a great ride, but obviously disappointing for the Brit. With two laps to go Watson moved into 10^th place, really showing some fight the Yamaha rider.

Prado was quickly onto Olsen in the final stages of the moto and looking very fast. Jacobi down again and stuck in the mud and Prado all over Olsen for second place.

Covington wins the moto, then Olsen and Prado.

MX2 - Grand Prix Race 1 - Classification

1. Thomas Covington (USA, Husqvarna), 35:58.425; 2. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, Husqvarna), +0:03.573; 3. Jorge Prado (ESP, KTM), +0:05.910; 4. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KTM), +0:11.808; 5. Jago Geerts (BEL, Yamaha), +0:15.171; 6. Hunter Lawrence (AUS, Honda), +0:31.713; 7. Conrad Mewse (GBR, KTM), +0:57.033; 8. Michele Cervellin (ITA, Yamaha), +1:00.917; 9. Ben Watson (GBR, Yamaha), +1:03.209; 10. Davy Pootjes (NED, KTM), +1:09.790; 11. Samuele Bernardini (ITA, TM), +1:11.832; 12. Calvin Vlaanderen (RSA, Honda), +1:12.837; 13. Iker Larranaga Olano (ESP, Husqvarna), +1:14.123; 14. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, Kawasaki), +1:37.504; 15. Simone Furlotti (ITA, Yamaha), +1:51.195; 16. Stephen Rubini (FRA, KTM), +2:06.121; 17. Bas Vaessen (NED, Honda), +2:21.852; 18. Brent Van doninck (BEL, Husqvarna), -1 lap(s); 19. Hardi Roosiorg (EST, KTM), -1 lap(s); 20. Marshal Weltin (USA, Honda), -1 lap(s); 21. Anthony Bourdon (FRA, Husqvarna), -1 lap(s); 22. Zachary Pichon (FRA, KTM), -1 lap(s); 23. Enzo Toriani (FRA, Husqvarna), -1 lap(s); 24. Henry Jacobi (GER, Husqvarna), -2 lap(s); 25. Bastien Inghilleri (FRA, Yamaha), -3 lap(s); 26. Andrea Zanotti (SMR, Husqvarna), -4 lap(s); 27. Josh Gilbert (GBR, Ho