Cairoli and Musquin win qualifications in Mantova
During the qualifying series this afternoon in Mantova, the reigning world champions were partying. Marvin Musquin won in MX2, ahead of Ken Roczen and Shaun Simpson. In the MX1, Kevin Strijbos surprised friend and foe with a strong start. After a few laps he had to leave command to Nagl, but he made a mistake. Victory still remained in the KTM camp with Cairoli, Strijbos finished third. Marc De Reuver confirmed the good impression he left this morning and at the last minute he was able to catch Strijbos. In the MX2, Herjan Brakke was the best lowlander, the Yamaha rider finished fifth.
MX1 qualification
- Tony Cairoli (ITA-KTM)
- Marc De Reuver (NED-Suzuki)
- Kevin Strijbos (BEL-KTM)
- Clément Desalle (BEL-Suzuki)
- Max Nagl (GER-KTM)
- Jimmy Albertson (USA-Honda)
- David Philippaerts (ITA-Yamaha)
- Anthony Boissiere (FRA-KTM)
- Tanel Leok (EST-Honda)
- Manuel Monni (ITA-Yamaha)
- Steve Ramon (BEL-Suzuki)
13. Bas Verhoeven (NED-Honda)
16. Ken De Dycker (BEL-Yamaha)
31. Manuel Priem (BEL-Aprilia)
MX2 qualification
- Marvin Musquin (FRA-KTM)
- Ken Roczen (GER-Suzuki)
- Shaun Simpson (GBR-KTM)
- Arnaud Tonus (Zwi-Suzuki)
- Herjan Brakke (NED-Yamaha)
- Gianluca Martini (ITA-Honda)
- Marcus Schiffer (GER-KTM)
- José Butron (SPA-Suzuki)
- Alessandro D'angelo (ITA-KTM)
- Christian Stevanini (ITA-Suzuki)
19. Kenny Van Dueren
Photos credit: CDS
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