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Moto2 France: Guevara Leads Qualifying, Oncu 21st
A thrilling competition unfolded during the Moto2 qualifying session at the Bugatti Circuit. Blu Cru Pramac Yamaha rider Manuel Guevara took the lead by setting the fastest lap. However, Deniz Öncü finished 21st. The session, closely followed by motorsport enthusiasts, provided a thrilling spectacle with key moments and developments.
Highlights of the Session
Manuel Guevara, one of the fastest names of Friday, adapted perfectly to the Bugatti track layout during the FP2 session and broke the lap record for the first time on the Bugatti track, going under 1 minute 34 seconds. In his early fast lap on a Boscoscuro-chassis motorcycle, he further improved his own record with a new lap record of 1:33.910. Guevara came close to Daniel Holgado by just 0.086 seconds, with Holgado taking second place representing Aspar Team with a Kalex.
The overall atmosphere of the session was very competitive. The top 14 riders were operating under a new reference time of just under half a second, preparing for the race, with particular grip issues experienced in corner entry and exit. This played a significant role in determining the pilots' strategies.
Key Performances and Drops
Third place was achieved by Filip Salac, who showed significant development. The American Racing rider climbed from eighth to the front row with his final lap after the chequered flag. Barry Baltus then fell back after Salac’s attack. The Fantic Racing rider couldn’t respond after the spin at La Chapelle corner.
Another name who rose late was Manuel Gonzalez, who won the 2023 French Grand Prix from pole position. The Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact rider climbed from 16th to fifth in his final lap, matching Baltus’s time. Joe Robert’s also performed well for American Racing, finishing sixth after progressing from Q1 to Q2. David Alonso had to pass Q1 and took seventh place on a second Aspar motorcycle. Immediately behind him, Alonso Lopez finished eighth. Celestino Vietti finished just 0.236 seconds behind Lopez, securing ninth place for SpeedRS Team. Collin Veijer completed the top 10, with Guevara taking the lead by setting the fastest lap of the track.
These qualifying sessions were one of the most exciting moments of the first stage of the Moto2 season. We eagerly await to see what performance he will display throughout the weekend.
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