Huertas dominates the Czech weekend
Having started from third position on the grid Adrian Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) dominated proceedings at Most.
The Spaniard took the lead on lap five and took advantage of a three rider scrap behind to open a commanding lead. He now holds a 46 point advantage from Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team).
Montella finished on the podium after Valentin Debise (Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team) was given a one place penalty for taking a short cut on the final lap.
Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) claimed a second podium of the weekend but improved on his Race 1 third place finish with a runner-up finish to Huertas. The Yamaha rider claimed his 30th career podium.
Key Points:
Pole position: Adrian Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team)
Race 2 winner: Adrian Huertas
Race fastest lap: Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) 1’35.083s
P1 | Adrian Huertas | Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team
“The race was incredible. We had amazing pace today. The temperatures were really high and even with this we managed to be there fighting at the front. We managed the tyre really well and I was able to push until the end. I had a constant pace until the end and I could keep pushing. It helps to keep the concentration by pushing hard. I’m really happy about how we are growing and how the team has worked this weekend. I want to continue like this.”
WorldSSP Race 2 Results
1. Adrian Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team)
2. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) +2.821s
3. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) +7.721s
4. Valentin Debise (Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team) +8.000s
5. Jorge Navarro (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) +13.766s
6. Federico Caricasulo (Motozoo ME AIR Racing) +16.924s
Championship Standings
1. Adrian Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) 236 points
2. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) 190 points
3. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) 183 points
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