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Red Bull KTM fields a formidable trio for MX2 GP
in Teutschenthal, Germany
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Bull KTM's South African rider Tyla Rattray goes into Sunday's
MX2 GP in Germany determined to regain the red number plate
as championship leader, even if he does have to take it away
from factory team-mate Tommy Searle.
The two riders are both top title contenders in the class
and while Tyla won his qualifying race on Saturday, Tommy
had two crashes and had to contest the Last Chance Qualifying,
which he won with ease. Meanwhile the third factory team member
Rui Goncalves of Portugal had a confidence boosting second
place in his qualifier after title holder Antonio Cairoli
of Italy.
What the riders said:
Tyla Rattray: "This was a very good day for me. I got
the holeshot and was first in my qualifier. The track is a
bit different from last year. It's a bit rougher and that
suits me. I like it and I am feeling very fit so I expect
to do really well tomorrow. I want to get back the red number
plate."
Tommy Searle: "I got the holeshot but then I crashed.
I managed to get back in the race and then I crashed again
and had to go to the last chance qualifier. I won that so
in the end it was ok for me. This is not really my favourite
circuit but its ok and I will be going for it tomorrow."
Rui Goncalves: "This was the best day for me so far this
season. I had a good start and I led the race for the first
four laps. This gives me a lot of confidence for tomorrow
and I like this track. It's definitely one that suits me!"
Red Bull KTM's Max Nagl goes into Teutschenthal MX1
GP confident
Max Nagl of the Red Bull KTM Factory team was just 1.1 seconds
off the pace in Saturday's Time Training ahead of the MX1
GP in Germany's Teutschenthal and although he finished in
tenth place is confident for Sunday's race.
"The timing was quite ok and the tenth spot on the start
gate is also a good option here in Teutschenthal so I am pretty
confident for the race. I will be going for the holeshot and
I will be trying my best to get on the podium," the German
rider said after Saturday's activity.
Nagl will have the support of his home crowd and likes the
circuit, which has had some sand added to the hard base. "It's
rougher," he said. "It suits me and I like it."
The Talkessel race track in Teutschenthal, situated just an
hour's drive away from Leipzig is one of the most important
racing circuits in Germany. Good weather and conditions are
expected for Sunday's race
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