Bobryshev a strong sixth in German qualifying
Evgeny Bobryshev continued to demonstrate his guts and determination today, riding the #777 CRF450RW on an incredibly rough and physical track with a shoulder that is still less than 100 per cent after last weekend’s crash that nearly ruled him out of the MXGP of Latvia.
Seventh fastest in timed practice this afternoon, the Russian did what he needed today to ensure a good enough gate pick for tomorrow without over-straining himself. Pushing to the end though, he eventually took the flag in sixth; a position from which place he will be able to put himself in contention tomorrow.
With many European classes sharing the track with the MXGP series, the Teutschenthal track soon became rutted and rough making for a technical and physical challenge, although with much the same expected for tomorrow there will be no respite for the field.
Evgeny Bobryshev 777
“The race was ok but I am still not 100 per cent from the crash last weekend in Latvia. The shoulder is a lot better, but I still don’t have the power in it so when I push hard into corners, I struggle a little with balance. Still, with that I’m happy enough with sixth as it’s enough for tomorrow. Am element of today was energy saving, or not pushing too hard to save for the races, so it’s not been a bad day.”
Roger Harvey
“Bobby again rode very well today in the conditions and given the circumstances. He impressed in last weekend’s races, and his performance today to take sixth was equally strong. He’s feeling better, and working with the team’s physio he’s stronger than last weekend but still lacking a bit of strength. Still, with sixth he’s done more than enough to put himself in a good position for tomorrow’s races.”
Results Session
| Pos. | Rider | Num | Nation | Team | Constructor | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cairoli Antonio | 222 | ITA | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | KTM | 24:17.557 |
| 2 | Febvre Romain | 461 | FRA | Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team | Yamaha | +0.626 |
| 3 | Gajser Tim | 243 | SLO | Honda Gariboldi | Honda | +17.907 |
| 4 | Van Horebeek Jeremy | 89 | BEL | Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team | Yamaha | +21.180 |
| 5 | Charlier Christophe | 23 | FRA | Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing | Husqvarna | +27.790 |
| 6 | Bobryshev Evgeny | 777 | RUS | Team HRC - MXGP | Honda | +30.688 |
| 7 | Nagl Max | 12 | GER | Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing | Husqvarna | +32.933 |
| 8 | Strijbos Kevin | 22 | BEL | Team Suzuki World MXGP | Suzuki | +34.956 |
| 9 | Simpson Shaun | 24 | GBR | Wilvo Virus Performance KTM | KTM | +42.396 |
| 10 | Guillod Valentin | 92 | SWI | Kemea Yamaha Yamalube Racing Team | Yamaha | +50.269 |
| 11 | Aranda Gregory | 20 | FRA | Wildcard Rider | Yamaha | +55.406 |
| 12 | Potisek Milko | 32 | FRA | Tip Top MP32 Racing Team | Yamaha | 1:01.003 |
| 13 | Coldenhoff Glenn | 259 | NDL | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | KTM | 1:11.584 |
| 14 | Nicholls Jake | 45 | GBR | Hitachi Construction Machinery Revo KTM | Husqvarna | 1:13.161 |
| 15 | Ullrich Dennis | 149 | GER | KTM Sarholz | KTM | 1:17.306 |
| 16 | Lenoir Steven | 685 | FRA | 24MX Lucas Oil Honda | Honda | 1:22.185 |
| 17 | Townley Ben | 8 | NZL | Team Suzuki World MXGP | Suzuki | 1:23.091 |
| 18 | Heidecke Angus | 156 | GER | KTM Sarholz | KTM | 1:23.939 |
| 19 | Butron Jose | 17 | SPA | Marchetti Racing Team KTM | KTM | 1:23.967 |
| 20 | Jasikonis Arminas | 177 | LTU | Wildcard Rider | Kawasaki | 1:30.393 |
| 21 | Lupino Alessandro | 77 | ITA | Team Honda Red Moto Assomotor | Honda | 1:33.566 |
| 22 | Yamamoto Kei | 400 | JPN | Team Honda Red Moto Assomotor | Honda | 1:45.503 |
| 23 | Goncalves Rui | 999 | POR | NewHolland 8biano Massignani Husqvarna | Husqvarna | 1:46.059 |
| 24 | Fors Kevin | 922 | BEL | KMP-Honda Repsol Racing | Honda | 1:48.777 |
Location Information
Motorsportclub Teutschenthal e.V., Straße des Friedens, Teutschenthal, Germany - View in Google Maps
