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Advantage Vich as the Spanish star wins in Race 2 at Magny-Cours

Sunday, 8 September 2024 14:33 GMT

Spanish rider Marc Vich secured a hard-fought victory in Race 2 to take a nine-point lead with one round to go

The FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup title fight swung in favour of Marc Vich in Race 2 at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours after the Spanish star used all his experience to take a vital victory, he now has a nine-point lead going into the final round. Eduardo Burr and Gonzalo Sanchez completed the podium.

In complete contrast to Saturday’s Race 1, the second race in France was held under sunny skies and with warm temperatures. Japan’s Takumi Takahashi started from pole thanks to setting the fastest lap in the first race, and he was joined on the front row by Saturday’s victor Cameron Swain and Alessandro Di Persio.

In a typically thrilling and unpredictable race, the lead group swapped places several times with no one rider able to make a significant break from the pack. Brazil’s Burr had a go at leading, but he was quickly joined by title rivals Vich and Sanchez as well as Pietro Anastasi and Peruvian wildcard Aymon Bocanegra. Showing his skill with every passing race, Di Persio had excellent pace but a double long lap penalty cost him the chance of a good points haul. The Italian title hopeful nevertheless took 11th place and remains in mathematical contention.

Back at the front, bLU cRU stalwart Vich used all his experience and race craft to keep putting his R3 in the lead. The Mallorcan charged to his third victory of the season and now takes over the head of the standings by nine points with one round remaining. Burr returned to the podium with a great second place, while Sanchez recovered brilliantly from a Race 1 DNF to take an important third.

FULL RESULTS – R3 bLU cRU World Cup – RACE TWO

The FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup will return to action for the final round in Aragón from September 27th – 29th.

Marc Vich said: “I feel really happy because these points today were very important. Yesterday I needed to careful and concentrate on finishing, and we came into this race level with Gonzalo. Today I’ve moved into the championship lead but I know it’s going to be difficult and I don’t want to think too far ahead. MotorLand Aragón is a track with a long straight and I think the action will be intense. Let’s see what happens in a few weeks!”