The Repsol Honda rider takes the lead in the overall standings. Gabriel Marcelli completes the podium in the French town.
Repsol Honda HRC earned a podium double in Chambéry, France, as Toni Bou won and took the series lead from Jaime Busto. Teammate Gabriel Marcelli joined him on the rostrum in third position.
From the start of the first lap, Bou was determined to make up for the result he had obtained in Madrid. After completing the six action zones of the first lap, the Repsol Honda rider was tied with Adam Raga on 10 points, in second position. With the new regulations, he managed to qualify directly for the final. On the decisive lap, the 36-time World Champion dominated the Super Pole and, with a performance that left the French crowd speechless, took his first victory of the year.
Marcelli arrived in France with the aim of returning to the Top 3, and he fulfilled his goal. On the first lap, the young Spaniard completed the six zones with 11 penalty points, securing third position and a direct spot in the final. In it, the Montesa Cota 4RT rider was at his best, and with a solid performance he rounded out the podium.
Bou leads the overall standings with 35 points, while Marcelli is in fourth position with 18 points. The X-Trial World Championship has a third round of the season on January 17th in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Toni Bou
“I'm very happy, I think that after the round in Madrid the whole team deserved this result. We have worked very hard these last few weeks and it has been reflected in the result. The race went really well and it was an incredible final. I felt really comfortable from the start and we know that this is the way forward. I would like to thank the team for all the work they have done since Madrid to get us here in top form.”
Gabriel Marcelli
“I'm happy with today’s result. I had a couple of races in which I was not feeling very good, and returning to the podium is really positive, although we always look for a little more. The race went well, I had a good first lap and managed to qualify for the final. It was a good weekend and I want to thank the team for their work.”
Takahisa Fujinami
“We achieved a good result with our two riders, which is very positive after the round in Madrid. Toni showed once again that he is a step ahead of the rest, with an almost perfect final round, and has regained his good feeling with the new format. Gabri has also improved, going straight into the final. Third position is a very good result for him and for the championship. In a week we will be racing again and it is time to rest, in order to continue working hard. The team are doing a great job and we will continue in the same vein.”
Results Session
| Pos. | Rider | Num | Nation | L1 | L2 | L3 | T3 | Team | Constructor | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bou Toni | 1 | SPA | 10 | - | 6 | Repsol Honda HRC | Montesa | ||
| 2 | Busto Jaime | 69 | SPA | 14 | 1:29.3 | 17 | Gas Gas Factory Team | Gas Gas | ||
| 3 | Marcelli Gabriel | 38 | SPA | 11 | - | 18 | Repsol Honda HRC | Montesa | ||
| 4 | Raga Adam | 68 | SPA | 10 | - | 30 | Sherco Factory Team | Sherco | ||
| 5 | Bincaz Benoit | 73 | FRA | 12 | 2:39.7 | Sherco Factory Team | Sherco | |||
| 6 | Gandola Lorenzo | 34 | ITA | 22 | 3:20.4 | Beta | Beta | |||
| 7 | Dufrese Hugo | 17 | FRA | 26 | 4:00.7 | Gas Gas | Gas Gas | |||
| 8 | Hemingway Harry | 77 | GBR | 27 | 4:48.6 | Beta | Beta |
| Pos. | Rider | Num | Nation | Team | Constructor | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bou Toni | 1 | SPA | Repsol Honda HRC | Montesa | 35 |
| 2 | Busto Jaime | 69 | SPA | Gas Gas Factory Team | Gas Gas | 35 |
| 3 | Raga Adam | 68 | SPA | Sherco Factory Team | Sherco | 21 |
| 4 | Marcelli Gabriel | 38 | SPA | Repsol Honda HRC | Montesa | 18 |
| 5 | Bincaz Benoit | 73 | FRA | Sherco Factory Team | Sherco | 15 |
| 6 | Gandola Lorenzo | 34 | ITA | Beta | Beta | 4 |
| 7 | Haga Sondre | 99 | NOR | Gas Gas Factory Team | Gas Gas | 4 |
| 8 | Dufrese Hugo | 17 | FRA | Gas Gas | Gas Gas | 2 |
| 9 | Peace Jack | 76 | GBR | Sherco Factory Team | Sherco | 2 |
| 10 | Hemingway Harry | 77 | GBR | Beta | Beta | 1 |
Location Information
Chambéry, France - View in Google Maps
