OIn good racing conditions, Maximilian Spies (D/Becker Racing) achieved his first victory in two years at the ADAC MX Masters in Mölln on Saturday. Quentin Prugnieres (F/WZ-Racing KTM) controlled the first race of the ADAC MX Youngster Cup at the “Grambeker Heidering”. In the ADAC MX Junior Cup 125, victory went to Ian Ampoorter (B/F4E GasGas Junior Racing Team).
ADAC MX Masters: Spies' drought is over
Noah Ludwig (D/KTM Sarholz Racing Team) was the fastest at the start and secured the Red Bull Holeshot. After a two-lap duel with Maximilian Spies, he took the lead and gradually pulled further away from the rest of the field during the race. Jakub Teresak (CZ/KMP-Honda-Racing-Team by DVAG) and Acerbis Best Qualifier Roan Van de Moosdijk (NL/Kosak Racing Team) pushed Ludwig out of the top three on lap five. This order remained until the finish. Championship leader Max Nagl (D/Dörr Motorsport Triumph Racing powered by Krettek) was only in twelfth place after the start, but he worked his way up and passed Jörgen-Matthias Talviku (EST/JMT Esttrans Yamaha Keskus Racing Team), who was in fifth place, shortly before the end of the race.
"After two years without a race win, this feels good. I worked hard for this and I am very happy that I was able to improve my results even further after the good start in Fürstlich Drehna. After the duel with Noah, I tried to find my rhythm quickly," Spies beamed.
ADAC MX Youngster Cup: Quentin Prugnières full of confidence
In the ADAC MX Youngster Cup, Linus Jung (D/KTM Sarholz Racing Team) took the lead with the Red Bull Holeshot, but had to be passed by Acerbis Best Qualifier Quentin Prugnieres and Mads Fredsoe (DK/Cat Moto Bauerschmidt Husqvarna) on the first lap. While the leading duo quickly distanced themselves from the rest of the field, Jung defended his position until two laps before the end, but dropped out of the points after a crash. Bradley Mesters (NL/Kosak Racing Team), Sebastian Leok (MX-Handel Husqvarna Racing) and Liam Owens (AU/Cat Moto Bauerschmidt Husqvarna) took advantage of this and finished the race in the top five.
"With a good start I made it a bit easier for myself than at the season opener. I quickly moved up and then tried to focus on myself and my choice of track. The track is challenging with some tricky parts," explained Prugnières.
ADAC MX Junior Cup 125: Ampoorter triumphs
The Red Bull Holeshot went to Moritz Ernecker (A/KTM Sarholz Racing Team), but Oskar Romberg (D/Meyer Racing) took the lead on the opening lap. In the first half of the race, Raivo Laicans (LAT/Sturm STC Racing) and Acerbis Best Qualifier Ian Ampoorter emerged as the closest pursuers of the leader. After Romberg eased off a bit, Ampoorter took the lead, ahead of Laicans and Max Meyer (D/Meyer Racing). This order remained unchanged until the finish line was crossed. Finn Lange finished the race in fourth place, while Romberg fought back to fifth position on the final lap.
"Starting here with a win feels really good after my somewhat unfortunate start in Fürstlich Drehna. I want to continue like this in both races tomorrow: good starts and, if possible, win," said Ampoorter.
A replay of the first day of racing can be seen on the ADAC Motorsport YouTube channel. The live stream of all races on Sunday starts at 10:30 and can be followed via adac.de/mx-masters.
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