Josh Coppins, Yamaha Monster Energy MX Team:
“Not too bad today. I had decent starts in both of the races and in the first I worked up from 8th to 5th after it took me a little while to get going. In the second race I was terrible in the first five minutes but then rode my way forwards and passed Ken and Nagl. I knew I had to overtake Clement to make the podium and for my last race with Yamaha I really wanted that, so I was pushing and pushing and gave everything I had but I could not do it. I am disappointed not to get on the box but I think I rode pretty well today. I loved the track and I think they done a great job because it looked un-rideable on Saturday. I think this is the end of my fourteenth GP season so that is nearly 200 GPs and I am still up there with the guys so I am quite happy.”
Tony Cairoli, Yamaha Red Bull De Carli:
“I expected to be able to ride after the surgery but I was not sure of my speed and I was just happy to be here. The championship was already over so I came here to do my best. In the first heat I was pretty quick but got tired after a close battle with Philippaerts. I then made a small crash and lost time to catch the other riders. In the second moto Barragan crashed in front of me and there was nowhere to go. It was amazing with the crowd here and to see so many people coming to watch motocross. I hope we can come back next year. I now want to train as close to normal as I can before the Nations.”
David Philippaerts, Yamaha Monster Energy MX Team:
“I do not know what I can say, I feel very disappointed and angry at the moment. I tried really hard to make two good races and keep third position in the championship but a silly crash in the second race made me lose too much time. I was happy after the first moto. I felt good on the track and rode well to keep close to Desalle. My starts were not the best but I was able to make positions and the speed was good. I just lost concentration on the waves and had to restart the bike. It was not a good way to end the GP. It has been a strange weekend and a long way to come for this.”
Tanel Leok, Yamaha Red Bull De Carli:
“It was not a good weekend for me. I have such a big headache; it is not normal. I had so much pain in the second moto that I could not ride. I am quite happy with this year. Of course it could have been a bit better and I had some bad luck but I had some good races to remember also.”
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