The Spanish Jorge Prado (GasGas) prevailed this Saturday at qualifying heat of the first grand prix of the year, that of Argentinaand this Sunday he will start from pole position at the Villa La Angostura circuit, where he becomes the first leader of the World Cup, because for the first time the qualifiers give points for the general classification.
The man from Lugo dominated the free practice and was third in time, which allowed him to gain the confidence to make a good start, surpassing his teammate. the Italian Mattia Guadagnini, in the first lap, and alone in the victory.
“This is the perfect way to start the World Championship. We have worked well, I am fit and the bike is ready, so I am very motivated for the race and excited for this season,” said the Galician.
In addition, Rubén Fernández (Honda) from Vigo took fourth place, just behind Frenchman Maxime Renaux (Yamaha).
Among the strong favorites of the World Championship, the Swiss Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha) had to retire due to a spectacular fall, and the Dutch Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) did not go beyond tenth place. Slovenian Tim Gajser was injured.
This Sunday the first two legs of the 2023 World Cup will be played.
Source: La Verdad
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