XMotionMag Issue 3 June/July 2017 ISSUE3_JUNE-JULY17 | Page 72

MXGP FRANCE The FIAT Professional MXGP of France was held today at the beautiful Ernée circuit in front of thousands of energetic and dedicated fans. Doubling down on the success of yesterday’s qualifying races Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Clement Desalle and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass won their respective overalls in an amazing atmosphere. The weekend started well for Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Clement Desalle as he took pole position, winning the qualifying session. Desalle started Sunday looking to keep the momentum on his side but a 4th place in Race 1 wasn’t what he was capable of or expecting. In race 2 the #25 came out on a mission when he jumped past Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli for the lead on lap 2 and then led every lap to the finish winning his first race and overall of the year. Desalle in the press conference said: “It’s really XMOTIONMAG • 72 Words - Youthstream Images - Ray Archer - KTM and Suzuki Juan Pablo Acevado - Husqvarna nice to be back on the podium and it’s a good feeling to win a race after a while. I’m very satisfied about the job me and my team did in the last few weeks and we’ll keep working to be consistent for the rest of the season and enjoy riding”.