With his victory in Sunday’s SX1 final, Gregory Aranda (Yamaha) won the title of ‘King of Dortmund’ after deciding the championship in his favor on Saturday.
The SX1-Final on Sunday was held without the participation of German pilots. Dean Wilson (Honda), who had a disappointing record in his debut in Germany, drew one Holeshot and finally produced his best result of the weekend in 4th place Westfalenhalle away. “It was a tough weekend for me,” explained the Brit, who is still nursing a shoulder injury he picked up at the World Cup. “However, I had fun in Germany and the fans created a good atmosphere. Maybe this year will be my last season, but if I continue, I will definitely come back.”
Gregory Aranda (Yamaha) started the last final weekend in the top 4 and fought until halfway through the race Wilson, Desprey, Soubeyras and Escoffier pass the top. The then 35-year-old was able to use his excellent technical skills and control the field from the front. Aranda he won that SX1-Final and a lead of 5.8 seconds Desprey and Escoffier.
The veteran from France won the crown for the first time 11 years ago. Cedric Soubeyras he was in 2nd place until the 5th corner before the end, but he crashed back to 5th place. That was the end Adrien Escoffier (Yamaha) on the podium. Soubeyras he missed another new one All-time record: With 396 points, Florent Richier remains the all-time leader Leader board and. Soubeyras was on the way to break this record, but the fall came and the French left empty-handed.
Results SX Dortmund, Sunday SX1:
1. Gregory Aranda (F), Yamaha
2. Maximus Desprey (F), Yamaha
3. Adrien Escoffier (F), Yamaha
4. Dean Wilson (UK), Honda
5. Cedric Soubeyras (F), Kawasaki
6. Jordi Tixier (F), Honda
7. Jeremy Hand (USA), KTM
8. Hayden Mellross (FROM), KTM
9. Boris Maillard (F), Suzuki
10. Mitch Evans (FROM), KTM
11. Michael Hicks (United States), Yamaha
12. Other Valentine (E), Yamaha