Yamaha’s Loic Larrieu has claimed a home win at round three of the World EnduroSuper Series, France’s Trèfle Lozérien AMV. Here is all you need to know:
– The outcome of the overall victory at France’s most important Classic Enduro went right down to the 15th and final special test of the three-day race.
– Larrieu held off rising French talent Theo Espinasse who claimed second for Sherco Factory Racing, while a day three win for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia (ESP) lifted him to third in the overall classification.
– Yamaha continued their domination of the event by securing their 20th win.
– In the WESS championship standings, an impressive 10th overall by KTM’s Jonny Walker sees the Brit maintain his championship points lead.
– On Day Three, the starting order of the 600 competitors was reversed allowing the amateur riders to lead the pro riders out on the 150-kilometre long Circuit de la Margeride course.
– Determined to make it third time lucky at the Trèfle Lozérien AMV, Larrieu laid everything on the line to deny Garcia a clean sweep of day three tests wins and in doing so secured victory at the third stop of WESS.
– The World Enduro Super Series continues with round four at Red Bull Romaniacs in Sibiu, Romania on July 24-28.
– Larrieu said: “I’ve been trying to win this race for three years, so to finally get it done is a special moment for me. With it included in WESS it certainly added to the pressure, competition and prestige. It’s always been important to win here but this was probably one of the most competitive years yet. After my mistake on day one I came back well and just chipped away at things, always fighting for the race lead. It was only until I finished the final special test that I could think about celebrating. Also helping Yamaha to their 20th victory in this race means a lot too.”
Overall Classification
1. Loic Larrieu (Yamaha – FRA) 51:05.319; 2. Theo Espinasse (Sherco – FRA) 51:16.117; 3. Josep Garcia (KTM – ESP) 51:16.819; 4. Emmanuel Albepart (Yamaha – FRA) 51:18.943; 5. Julien Gauthier (Yamaha – FRA) 51:21.246;
World Enduro Super Series (After Round 3)
1. Jonny Walker (KTM – GB) 2130pts; 2. Manni Lettenbichler (KTM – GER) 1865pts; 3. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna – GB) 1830pts; 4. Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna – GB) 1818pts; 5. Taddy Blazusiak (KTM – POL) 1445pts;
WORLD ENDURO SUPER SERIES – 2018 SCHEDULE
Rnd 4. Red Bull Romaniacs (Romania) July 24-28
Rnd 5. Red Bull 111 Megawatt (Poland) September 8-9
Rnd 6. Hawkstone Park Cross-Country (England) September 22-23
Rnd 7. Gotland Grand National (Sweden) October 26-27
Rnd 8. Red Bull Knock Out (The Netherlands) November 10
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