Sebastien Gimbert will retire after the Bol d’Or 2019

Second at the finish this weekend at Le Mans, Sebastien Gimbert was competing in his 20th and last 24 Heures Motos … but not his last 24-hour race, since the French rider will ride again on the Honda n ° 111 at the Bol d ‘Gold 2019, a few days after celebrating his 42 years. Explanations.

Asked by the Journal moto du Net, Sebastien Gimbert, 42 years old on September 9, confirms that he will continue this season on the Honda n ° 111, including the next Bol d’Or in September 2019.

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 "I will retire after the Bol d’Or", tells us Sebastien, back from Le Mans, where he finished for his 20th participation. And after ?

"After, I will work in my Speedway Frejus store (biker accessories, Editor’s note) and with Race Experience School (one, Editor’s note) and I will also take care of my son Johan who joined the official Kawasaki team in CEV 300 (championship Spanish, Editor’s note) this year ".

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The entire MNC team, which turns 20 this year, wishes a happy – and active "retirement"! – to this friendly rider who started the Grand Prix 500 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).

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