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Pirelli Sweeps the MXGP of Germany at Teutschenthal


Pirelli Sweeps the MXGP of Germany at Teutschenthal

 

Tim Gajser Wins the MXGP Class and Extends his World Championship Lead, While Jorge Prado Remains Unstoppable in MX2

 

TEUTSCHENTHAL, Germany (June 24, 2019) – The second half of the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship began at Teutschenthal’s Talkessel circuit: home of the Grand Prix of Germany and the 10th round of the season. Due to rain that had fallen in the days leading up to the race, the German track was deep and soft during the weekend before drying and becoming particularly technical and demanding. To tackle the deep ruts present on the track, Pirelli-equipped riders were able to count on the excellent performance of the SCORPION™ MX32™ Mid Soft front and rear that allowed the Italian brand to win in MXGPMX2 and in the EMX250 European Championship.   In the MXGP class Tim Gajser made the most of Antonio Cairoli's absence due to injury to extend his lead in the championship standings. Thanks to the double victory in Teutschenthal, the Slovenian pushed his advantage to 83 points over the 9-time world champion. Jeremy Seewer, despite a crash at the start of race two that forced him to a difficult comeback, was able to finish fifth overall and to maintain third place in the championship.

 

Jorge Prado was dominant in the MX2 class once more. The strong Spaniard won the qualifying heat and both races by a comfortable distance. Behind him were some fantastic performances by rookies Tom Vialle, second overall and now fourth in the standings, and Mathys Boisrame, who was third and finished on a GP podium for the first time in his career. Fourth position (with the same points as Boisrame) was taken by Thomas Kjer Olsen who topped Henry Jacobi.

 

Stephen Rubini took the overall victory in the sixth round of the EMX250 European Championship with a double moto win. Thanks to today's result the Frenchman still owns the Red Plate. Roan Van De Moosdijk captured the second step of the podium and occupies third position in the standings.   After three races in a row the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship will take a break next weekend. In two weeks time the riders will tackle the Grand Prix of Indonesia that will be hosted by a new circuit at Palembang

  Race results (Pirelli riders in bold):   

MXGP race 1 

1. GAJSER Tim (SLO) 2. TONUS Arnaud (SUI) 3. SEEWER Jeremy (SUI) 4. FEBVRE Romain (FRA) 5. PAULIN Gautier (FRA)   

MXGP race 2 

1. GAJSER Tim (SLO) 2. JONASS Pauls (LAT) 3. TONUS Arnaud (SUI) 4.PAULIN Gautier (FRA) 5. ANSTIE Max (GBR)   MX2 race 1 1. PRADO GARCIA Jorge (SPA) 2. VIALLE Tom (FRA) 3. JACOBI Henri (GER) 4. KJER OLSEN Thomas (DEN) 5. VAESSEN Bas (NED)   

MX2 race 2 

1. PRADO GARCIA Jorge (SPA) 2. BOISRAME Mathys (FRA) 3. VIALLE Tom (FRA) 4. KJER OLSEN Thomas (DEN) 5. BEATON Jed (AUS)   

GP Overall:   MXGP 

1. GAJSER Tim (SLO) 2.TONUS Arnaud (SUI) 3.PAULIN Gautier (FRA) 4.JONASS Pauls (LAT) 5. SEEWER Jeremy (SUI)   

MX2 1. PRADO GARCIA Jorge (SPA) 2. VIALLE Tom (FRA) 3. BOISRAME Mathys (FRA) 4. KJER OLSEN Thomas (DEN) 5. JACOBI Henri (GER)   

Championship overall:   MXGP 

1. GAJSER Tim (SLO) p.441 2. CAIROLI Antonio (ITA) p.358 3. SEEWER Jeremy (SUI) p.289 4.TONUS Arnaud (SUI) p.288 5. PAULIN Gautier (FRA) p.288 6.JASIKONIS Arminas (LTU) p.249   

MX2 

1. PRADO GARCIA Jorge (SPA) p.447 2. KJER OLSEN Thomas (DEN) p.403 3. GEERTS Jago (BEL)p.313 4. VIALLE Tom (FRA) p.284 5. JACOBI Henry (GER) p.283 6. WATSON Ben (GBR) p.246 

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ABOUT PIRELLI

Pirelli was founded in Milan in 1872 and today stands as a global brand known for its cutting edge technology, high-end production excellence and passion for innovation that draws heavily on its Italian roots. With around 30,000 employees, Pirelli is a major player in the tire industry and the only global player focused solely on the Consumer tire market, which includes tires for cars, motorcycles and bicycles. Pirelli is now concentrating on High Value tire markets, delivering innovative tires and developing Specialties and Super Specialties for its comprehensive product portfolio. Pirelli has a long link with motorsport and it sustains its technological excellence by bringing innovations developed within the motorsport arena into its consumer products. The company currently supports over 460 car and motorcycle sport events and has been the exclusive tire supplier to the Formula One™ World Championship since 2011. Such a strong presence in motorsport enables Pirelli to transfer a series of avant-garde solutions to its day-to-day operations providing the final consumer with the maximum levels of performance and safety.

 

Pirelli Tire North America (PTNA) services North America through its Modular Integrated Robotized System (MIRS) facility and research and development center at its Rome, Georgia headquarters, its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Silao, Mexico and its New York City, Montreal and Mexico City sales and marketing offices. The company manufactures, distributes and markets original equipment and replacement tires for export and domestic car/motorcycle applications (US, CA, MX) and Agro/Heavy Truck platforms (MX).

 

For Additional Information Please Contact:

 

Scott Roegner

Pirelli Moto Communications and Media Relations

North America Region

Tel: 949-365-5750

Mail: motopress.nafta@pirelli.com  

 

Emily Grannis

Marketing Director, Moto BU

North America RegionTel: 706-331-1585

Mail: emily.grannis@pirelli.com   

 


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