Sebastien Gimbert announces that he will not be at the Bol d’Or 2019

While he was to officially retire from the Bol d’Or 2019 after 25 years of career, Sebastien Gimbert announces this morning that unfortunately will not be the case…

"It is with immense regret that I announce that I will not take the start of the next Bol d’Or", regrets the French pilot who teamed up with Randy de Puniet and Yonny Hernandez on CBR n ° 111: "the team Honda Racing 111 has just announced its withdrawal from the endurance world championship with immediate effect! "

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"This decision only three weeks before the race is very hard for me to hear, because as you know I had decided to put an end to my career after this legendary race", continues Sebastien: "I have been preparing for it for weeks. , first of all to get a good result and also to celebrate my 25 years of career on this circuit where I did my first laps. Obviously I also wanted to take the opportunity to thank all my partners, my family, my friends and all the people who have supported me during all these wonderful years of competition. I also think of my team and my teammates in this difficult situation ".

"With great regret"

As he had before us, Sebastien Gimbert will now devote himself to his family and to his new challenges: "my Speedway Frejus store, of course my son Johan in his career development and my driving school for children and adults, the Race Experience School. A huge thank you to everyone for supporting me during all these years, I will never forget you! "

This withdrawal of Sebastien Gimbert does not rejuvenate the MNC editorial staff which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year … With a touch of nostalgia, we wish a happy – and active retirement "! – to this friendly rider who started the 500 Grand Prix in 1998, obtained the double title of French Superbike champion in and and shone in world endurance for two decades, with in particular three victories at the 24H Motos du Mans in 2000 (Honda), 2002 (Suzuki) and (Yamaha) and three at the Bol d’Or in 2002 (Suzuki), (Suzuki) and (Yamaha)…

For his part, Randy de Puniet confirms "with great regret" that he will "probably not be at the Bol d’Or start following the stoppage of the 111 team".

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