WSSP Jerez: Cluzel injured, title goes up in smoke

Second fastest time in Supersport this Friday in Jerez, Jules Cluzel will unfortunately not participate in the race on Sunday. Blame it on a nasty fall that occurred at the end of the second free practice session. The 2015 world champion title flies away for Julo…

Second fastest time in Supersport this Friday in Jerez, Jules Cluzel will unfortunately not participate in the race on Sunday. Blame it on a nasty fall that occurred at the end of the second free practice session. The 2015 world champion title flies away for Julo…

Author of a magnificent comeback in the Supersport world championship during the last three events, Jules Cluzel had to continue to attack to dislodge Kenan Sofuoglu from his first place in the standings. From 45 points passed, the "Coq Supersportif" had reduced its delay to only 13 lengths .

"As you say, I have already been second twice. Being a third time would not be dramatic, I will not complain, but my current goal is the title of world champion and I will do everything to becoming ", Jules told us two weeks ago (read our).

After a month and a half break (!), The resumption of the championship in Jerez this morning promises to be strong for our dear "Julo". "Kenan is likely to be very strong in Jerez, he has always ridden well in the past", he predicted without this preventing him from aiming for victory.

Preceded against the clock by the three-time Turkish champion this morning, the MV Agusta n ° 16 driver was also kept under pressure in the championship by a young American: "Jacobsen is at 15 points and I am not immune to making a mistake" , Cluzel admitted, "but it is obvious that I will attack as much as possible, avoiding going over the limit".

Unfortunately, Jules crashed at the end of the session this afternoon, "in turn 5, and unfortunately fractured his left tibia and dislocated his right shoulder. Package for this weekend, the French will therefore not be able to not fight for the world title ", consider the officials of the World Superbike.

The French clan will try to console themselves, as best they can, by following the new adventures of the good Lucas Mahias who is making a resounding return – in the figurative sense, fortunately – in World Supersport at the controls of a .

Fourth fastest today, will the infamous Chevalier du Groland’s colt be able to fight for a place on the front row of the grid tomorrow, and for a step on the podium on Sunday? To be continued on MNC: stay connected !

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