Bad luck for Paulin at USGP

Despite a solid race to
6^th position in race one at the USGP this past weekend, a DNF in
race 2 with a technical issue meant a premature end to Gautier
Paulin’s weekend, and has put a dent in the young Frenchman’s
championship points.

Having qualified in 5^th
on the famous hillside circuit of Glen Helen, USA, Gautier Paulin looked
forward to Sunday, with the hope and expectations of a good
result.

In moto 1 a poor start left
‘GP21’ fighting hard from 10^th position on the
opening lap. In a field stacked with talent Paulin had to scrub and rail
his Yamaha around the fast circuit, fighting for every opportunity to move
forward in the pack. At the end of a tough race Paulin had moved up into
6^th position.

Paulin looked forward to a better
result in moto 2, but it was not to be. A technical issue early in the race
put end to his weekend.

Gautier Paulin:
This was
tough for me. I had bad luck in Valkenswaard when I hurt one of my
intercostal muscles. I was not training for two weeks and was a bit worried
and afraid how I would feel physically on Sunday morning. Thankfully I was
able to ride without any medication. I had a good start in the first moto
but someone pushed me wide in the first corner. I was in eleventh and came
back to sixth and had some fun racing hard with Searle. I was at the front
of the second moto and hitting the ruts smoothly but then we had the
problem with the bike. We havent had any good fortune but we will keep
working and keep our heads high.

‘GP21’ will now
concentrate all his efforts on a good result in Round 4 of the MX2 World
Championship, taking place in Brazil this coming weekend.

Results

Moto 1

Moto 2

Overall

Championship Standings