Bobryshev and Paulin line-up alongside Gajser for SMX Riders’ Cup

“I think it’s interesting for everyone to have a new race format in Europe like this. It’s a good thing it’s all in one day, but it also means we have to get used to the track and to the format very quickly which will make it more tricky. The track is very short and we don’t have so much time on it so we’ll need to learn it fast. But I'm excited to race there this weekend. Since the Nations I’ve spent the time training on some small supercross-style tracks in Italy, and it’s a style I like. It took me a little bit of time to relearn some of the techniques, but even after a few days of practicing I was feeling much stronger, so I know I can run a supercross track well.”

“Since the Nations I’ve bene training on supercross tracks and I’ve been really loving it. People who follow me know that I love to ride supercross, so I’m really happy to have been able to put the laps in and working hard for this weekend. We don’t know what to expect because it’s a new event, but we go with an open mind and with excitement to see how it is. For me it’s a good way to end the season – winning the Nations with Team France last time out, and now being able to ride this supermotocross event, so I want to give my best like always for the fans and for Honda and for the team.”

“It’s a new initiative for us to get our heads around because no-one really knows what to expect from this event. There’s a team element to manage from the manufacturers’ side, as well as the riders’ cup element so there’s two aspects to be concerned with, but we’ve got a strong team with Tim, Bobby and Gautier so we go with intrigue as to how this new event will unfold.”