Febvre Sweeps Czech GP
Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 12:36PM Febvre wins in Loket - 1-1
Posted on July 28, 2019
Romain Febvre of the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory team has won the MXGP of Czech Republic, and scored his first GP win since 2016. The Frenchman looks as good as ever as he went 1-1, with Tim Gajser second overall with 2-2 and Jeremy Seewer third with 3-3 scores.
Roman Febvre: “Yes, really happy about it. The road was long. A perfect weekend really. This means everything. A victory you can’t describe, I stalled the bike in the second race and Tim closed the gap and I opened the gap. I am happy to win for my team. We had a good start in the first race, was second behind my team-mate and I passed him quickly, he was following me, but I was comfortable, and I didn’t take pressure from them. I was trying to find some new lines because some areas I was slower. Now the second moto and hopefully a good weekend.”
Tim Gajser: Yes, I mean. I am happy, yesterday we struggled because it is so hard and the bumps are hard. I finished second both times and Romain was quick on this track, so happy for him. Also, thanks to the fans.
Jeremy Seewer: Actually, this is a perfect weekend. Romain was on another level all weekend and how relaxed he was. From my side I struggled in free practice and timed practice and we made some changes. Three in a row and I try and be better and better. It is a tough competition with Romain and Tim. Now I look forward to Lommel and some sand.
Seewer again led the second MXGP race ahead of Gajser, Paulin, Febvre and Tonus. Febvre was quickly into third place and passed Paulin. Searle also pushing hard as he moved into fifth place. Febvre was pushing really hard in the early going of the race and looking to get to the front.
Febvre moved into second place and the top three were really going hard for the race win. Gajser seemed to back it down a little as both Seewer and Febvre were really riding on the edge and very close. On lap three Febvre tried to make a pass on Seewer, but couldn’t get past.
Gajser after taking a little rest started pushing again and was back onto the two front guys. Brilliant fight for first place between the two Yamaha riders and Gajser was sitting back watching it all. Febvre moved into first place on lap six.
Gasjer started putting massive pressure on Seewer for second and pushed to get past but had to wait. Gajser pushed past Seewer to move into second and started chasing after the leader. Searle crashed into the wire fence and his bike was stuck.
Top ten after seven laps was Febvre, Gajser, Seewer, Paulin, Tonus, Van Horebeek, Jonass, Coldenhoff, Jasikonis and Anstie in 10th. After nine laps suddenly Gajser was onto Febvre with just two seconds separating them two front guys.
Febvre settled and took command of the race, winning from Gajser and Seewer.
MXGP - Grand Prix Race 2 - Classification
1. Romain Febvre (FRA, Yamaha), 35:24.868; 2. Tim Gajser (SLO, Honda), +0:02.779; 3. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Yamaha), +0:07.399; 4. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Yamaha), +0:10.737; 5. Arnaud Tonus (SUI, Yamaha), +0:12.992; 6. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, Honda), +0:14.782; 7. Pauls Jonass (LAT, Husqvarna), +0:16.522; 8. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, KTM), +0:26.870; 9. Arminas Jasikonis (LTU, Husqvarna), +0:29.205; 10. Max Anstie (GBR, KTM), +0:50.995; 11. Kevin Strijbos (BEL, Yamaha), +0:58.846; 12. Brian Bogers (NED, Honda), +1:03.552; 13. Vsevolod Brylyakov (RUS, Yamaha), +1:05.105; 14. Shaun Simpson (GBR, KTM), +1:06.014; 15. Tanel Leok (EST, Husqvarna), +1:06.728; 16. Jordi Tixier (FRA, KTM), +1:26.475; 17.
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