in the top 5, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory
Racing’s Romain Febvre who has struggled
so far this season but triumphed this
weekend comparatively with 7-5 finishes.
Febvre showed speed both days qualifying
5th and battling with team mate Jeremy Van
Horebeek among others. Van Horebeek
who is 5th in the championship standings
finished 5th in race 1 and he was in the
same position in race 2 until he fell picking
himself up 20th and finishing 15th for 10th
overall.
Team HRC rider Tim Gajser showed some
serious determination and toughness
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fighting through pain today. The 20 year
old Slovenian’s qualifying crash aggravated
his already sore body. Gajser after the race
said, “This has been a tough weekend.
Thinking about it, it has probably been
one of the toughest weekends I have ever
had.” With the championship in mind Gajser
pushed his way to 11th overall with 12-10
finishes.
German rider, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna
Factory Racing’s Max Nagl, was motivated
by his home GP fans and after a 10th in race
1 the hometown hero improved his start
and finished 8th in race 2 for 8th overall.