The MX2 standings have Cairoli as the leader but now by a mammoth 55 points ahead of Rattray.
The fifth round of the World Championship will take place next weekend on May 13th at the Talkessel circuit in the small town of Teutschenthal for the Grand Prix of Germany.
Ken de Dycker, CAS Honda:
“My riding was pretty good in the first moto, I still had a little bit of arm-pump and that caused me to make a few mistakes and slow down but I was getting my rhythm back when we had the mechanical problem. It was just more bad luck. In the second moto my start was not that great but I could pass a lot of guys quite quickly and get up with Josh. I could overtake him but right near the end I got tired and made some mistakes. Second place behind him at the moment is not so bad. Considering the results we have had so far this season I am happy with this GP. ”
Mike Brown, CAS Honda:
“Today was good. I holeshotted that first moto and then got some arm-pump. I don’t know whether it is me, the bike or just because it’s the 450. I just hung on. The second moto was much better. I had a small crash, which cost me a few places but it was more positive and I could stay up there for longer. ”
Antoine Meo, Martin Honda:
“I put my leg on the ground and had pain again so I have made a decision to stop and get the situation sorted out. I want to ride and represent the team but I am not able to be at my best and it is frustrating for all of us. I will go to see the specialist in Paris this week and there are two possible operations. One means being out for two months and the other means no riding for six; I hope we will be able to take the two month option! I want to thank the team for all their support. ”
James Noble, Martin Honda:
“I am very happy with today. Leok passed me on the last lap of the second moto because he had a slightly better line and that was a little disappointing because I would have had fifth otherwise. I had some good speed in Portugal and was finally able to get two motos together today. I enjoyed the track; it was hard, physical and good fun. ”
Pascal Leuret:
“The first race was good because I made a bad start but pushed all the way. In the second moto I got away well and passed Searle but in the next corner I hit a big bump and it put me over the bars. The bike landed on top of me and I lost time getting it off and then re-starting. I was in 25th and came back to 16th but then crashed again trying to pass Goncalves. Finally I could make it to 12th, which wasn’t too bad after two crashes. My physical condition is good and now I will see about my future and what can be done. I am talking with Martin Honda but we will see. ”
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