Pietramurata (Italy),
08
April
2019
|
09:37
Europe/Amsterdam

Pirelli wins again and owns the Motocross Grand Prix of Trentino at Arco di Trento with SCORPION™ MX32™ Mid Soft tyres

  • Jorge Prado
  • Jorge Prado
  • Jorge Prado
  • Antonio Cairoli
  • Antonio Cairoli & Tim Gajser
  • Jorge Prado
  • Thomas Olsen
  • Jorge Prado & Tom Vialle
  • Tim Gajser
  • Tim Gajser
  • Tim Gajser
  • Tim Gajser

A double victory by Tim Gajser who managed to beat Antonio Cairoli on his rival's home soil but the Sicilian continues to lead the Championship. An unstoppable Jorge Prado dominates both heats in MX2 but Thomas Kjer Olsen still holds the red plate

The spectacular 'Il Ciclamino' circuit in Pietramurata hosted the Grand Prix of Trentino for the fourth round of the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship. On the rough and rain-hit soil, which hardened through the race programme, Pirelli riders were able to count on the excellent performance of the SCORPION™ MX32™ Mid Soft front and rear; the tyres allowed the Italian brand to toast overall victory in both classes.

There was a great battle in the MXGP class between Tim Gajser and Antonio Cairoli. After two exciting motos it was Gajser who emerged as the winner with a double success. Cairoli, who clocked the fastest lap in both races, tried valiantly to stop the Slovenian rider but had to settle for second place overall. The duo imposed such an impressive pace that none of their opponents managed to get near the dispute. There was a good performance also by Alessandro Lupinowho finished seventh at his home race.

Jorge Prado continues to dominate MX2. The reigning champion made two holeshots, led every lap and registered the quickest lap-time. Young teammate Tom Vialle, who in his debut season in the world championship continues to amaze with excellent results, climbed the podium for the second time in four races. Thomas Kjer Olsen was fifth in Pietramurata, ahead of Henri Jacobi, and remains in the lead in the championship with a twenty point advantage over Prado.

In five weeks the riders will again return to Italy to attempt the Grand Prix of Lombardia at the 'Tazio Nuvolari' circuit in Mantova.

Race results (Pirelli riders in bold):

MXGP race 1
1. GAJSER Tim (SLO)
2. CAIROLI Antonio (ITA)
3.PAULIN Gautier (FRA)
4.TONUS Arnaud (SUI)
5. MONTICELLI Ivo (ITA)

MXGP race 2
1. GAJSER Tim (SLO)
2. CAIROLI Antonio (ITA)
3. PAULIN Gautier (FRA)
4.TONUS Arnaud (SUI)
5. JASIKONIS Arminas (LTU)

MX2 race 1
1. PRADO GARCIA Jorge (SPA)
2. GEERTS Jago (BEL)
3. VIALLE Tom (FRA)
4. JACOBI Henry (GER)
5. KJER OLSEN Thomas (DEN)

MX2 race 2
1. PRADO GARCIA Jorge (SPA)
2.GEERTS Jago (BEL)
3. WATSON Ben (GBR)
4. KJER OLSEN Thomas (DEN)
5. JACOBI Henry (GER)

GP Overall:

MXGP
1. GAJSER Tim (SLO)
2. CAIROLI Antonio (ITA)
3.PAULIN Gautier (FRA)
4.TONUS Arnaud (SUI)
5. MONTICELLI Ivo (ITA)

MX2
1. PRADO GARCIA Jorge (SPA)
2.GEERTS Jago (BEL)
3. VIALLE Tom (FRA)
4. WATSON Ben (GBR)
5. KJER OLSEN Thomas (DEN)

Championship overall:

MXGP
1. CAIROLI Antonio (ITA) p.191
2. GAJSER Tim (SLO) p.175
3.PAULIN Gautier (FRA) p.142
4.JASIKONIS Arminas (LTU) p.120
5. VAN HOREBEEK Jeremy (BEL) p.113
6. DESALLE Clement (BEL) p.112

MX2
1. KJER OLSEN Thomas (DEN) p.170
2. PRADO GARCIA Jorge (SPA) p.150
3. JACOBI Henry (GER) p.147
4. WATSON Ben (GBR) p.129
5.GEERTS Jago (BEL)p.125
6. VIALLE Tom (FRA) p.121