Supermoto: T. Chareyre and Hermunen share the spoils in Romania
Thomas Chareyre (TM Racing Factory-Michelin) and Mauno Hermunen (SHR-TM-Michelin) won a race each at round two of the 2014 FIM Supermoto World Championship in Arad, Romania.
Hermunen failed to take advantage of pole position in the first race, allowing Thomas Chareyre to pounce from second on the grid and take the lead on Lap 2. A run of quick times (including the fastest of the race on Lap 4) enabled the Frenchman to pull clear.
On Lap 6, Hermunen fell back to sixth, 15s adrift, as Adrien Chareyre (Aprilia Fast Wheels-Michelin) took over second spot, ahead of Ivan Lazzarini (L30 Racing-Honda). The Finn managed to recover fourth place by the end of the race, however.
Race 2 saw Hermunen use his pole position to good effect. This time, the world champion benefited from problems for the Chareyre brothers on Laps 2 and 3 to collect his first victory of the year. Thomas fell back to sixth on Lap 3 but fought back to steal second from Lazzarini with two laps remaining. Adrien was less fortunate and had to settle for 10th place.
The meeting’s overall winner was Thomas Chareyre who left Romania with 47 extra points compared with 43 for Hermunen and 40 for Lazzarini.
The result strengthens Thomas Chareyre’s championship lead with a score of 90 points. Hermunen (83) has moved up to second, ahead of Adrien Chareyre (77).
Final positions:
Race 1:1, T.Chareyre (TM-Michelin). 2, A. Chareyre (Aprilia-Michelin). 3, Lazzarini (Honda). 4. Hermunen (TM-Michelin). Etc.
Race 2:1, Hermunen (TM-Michelin). 2, T. Chareyre (TM-Michelin). 3, Lazzarini (Honda). Etc.
Championship standings:1, T.Chareyre (90 points). 2, Hermunen (83). 3, A. Chareyre (77). 4, Lazzarini (76). Etc.
Next round:Czech Republic (June 15).