TheRepsol rider increases to 18 points his advantage at the top of the World Championship and his team mate, Takahisa Fujinami, gets on the podium thanks to a remarkable third place
The italian Grand Prix that took place today at Montecrestese was the scene of a new victory for Toni Bou in the Trial World Championship. With this success, the fifth in the current edition of the series after six rounds, the Repsol rider increased to 18 points his advantage at the top of the overall standings. His team mate at the Repsol Montesa Honda, Takahisa Fujinami, accompanied him on the podium after taking the third position.
Once again, Toni Bou showed his extraordinary good form from the first minutes of the competition. At the end of an exceptional first lap to the demanding Italian track, he already had six points of advantage over his nearest rival. A margin that increased by two more points in the second lap, securing another win in the World Championship.
His team mate at the Repsol Montesa Honda Team, Takahisa Fujinami, competed weakened by a stomach problem, but had a sensational second lap were he improved three position and finished on the podium —third—.
Laia Sanz signed an average result in the Junior category. Despite competing in a circuit that suits his abilities, as it is one of the most technical tracks of the calendar, the Repsol rider finished in eighteenth position.
The next round will be the British Grand Prix, that will take place on the 31st of this month of July in the Scottish town of Fort William.
Toni Bou
“I have no secret at all to set differences in the first lap. Indeed, to go out first makes things even more complicated, but I try to be as focused as possible and take my time, without rushing in. To have a good margin on top of the classification —18 points now— also helps. I hope I will be able to keep this trend the rest of the season “.
Takahisa Fujinami
“I have been having stomach problems for a few days and today they affected me from the first zone, that I finished completely dizzy. If to that we add the heat and the toughness of the round, it was a horrible day. But I did my best to resist, I had a good second lap and in the end I was able to get on the podium, which tasted like a victory “.
Laia Sanz
“The terrain is of the type I Iike, without big steps but with areas that demand a tough work. Under those conditions I could have got a good result, but it was one of those days when things do not go your way. I have no reasons to be satisfied”.
