{"id":30400,"date":"2015-07-08T08:02:09","date_gmt":"2015-07-08T06:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enduro.nl\/?p=30400"},"modified":"2015-07-08T08:02:09","modified_gmt":"2015-07-08T06:02:09","slug":"grand-prix-funnelweb-filter-of-belgium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enduro.nl\/wordpress-enduronlnewsite\/30400\/grand-prix-funnelweb-filter-of-belgium\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand Prix FunnelWeb Filter of Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Now<\/a>Historical First
\n<\/strong>For the very first time in its motorsport history, Belgium will host a round of the\u00a0Maxxis FIM Enduro World Championship<\/strong>! The sixth and penultimate event of the 2015 season, the\u00a0FunnelWeb Filter Grand Prix of Belgium<\/strong>, organised by the passionate\u00a0MP41 <\/strong>club, will take place in the heart of Ardennes, in the small but charming city of\u00a0St Hubert<\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n

St Hubert, European capital of hunting!<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a length of 55 kilometres, the loop will offer all the difficulties of\u00a0Ardennes<\/strong>! The\u00a0Enduro Test<\/strong>, which will be long and backbreaking, will be located in the \u201cBois du Pendu<\/strong>\u201d while the\u00a0Xtreme Test <\/strong>will be largely natural and very technical. This one will be situated on the\u00a0Poix road<\/strong>, right in front of the\u00a0Cross Test<\/strong>! A Time Check will be also present in this road where the Moto Club will put also to disposition of the spectators some snacks and also a commercial zone to do of this Grand Prix a great popular celebration! Friday night\u2019s\u00a0KTM Super Test<\/strong>will take place in the city centre of St Hubert <\/strong>and should offer some a show, moreover the\u00a0MP41 <\/strong>has organized a concert to ensure a big night. Finally, the paddock will be on the civil aerodrome of\u00a0St Hubert<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Small city of\u00a0Wallonia<\/strong>,\u00a0St Hubert <\/strong>counts around 6,000 inhabitants and is the European Capital of hunting and nature. Situated 65 kilometres from\u00a0Namur <\/strong>and 137 from the capital\u00a0Brussels<\/strong>,\u00a0St Hubert<\/strong> is also known as the \u201cRoma of Ardennes<\/strong>\u201d. This one, very famous for his\u00a0St-Michel basilica<\/strong>, his abbey and the museum\u00a0Fourneau de Masblette in St-Michel<\/strong>, is also a place where Enduro riders love to share good moments and where the\u00a0MP41 <\/strong>has already organized numerous stage of the Belgian Championship.<\/p>\n

With nearly 130 entries, of which 13 Belgian riders, it confirms that the\u00a0FunnelWeb Filter Grand Prix of Belgium<\/strong> will remain in the history of the\u00a0Maxxis FIM Enduro World Championship<\/strong> as the very first Belgian round in the Enduro history! No doubt,\u00a0MP41 <\/strong>will do great things in order that everything is perfect for riders and spectators alike.<\/p>\n

BELLINO: the best defence\u2026 is to attack<\/strong><\/p>\n

After scoring a perfect double in Serres (Greece),\u00a0Mathias BELLINO (F \u2013 Husqvarna) <\/strong>couldn\u2019t do anything against\u00a0Matthew PHILLIPS (AUS \u2013 KTM)<\/strong> in Rovetta (Italy) three weeks ago. While he has a 16 points lead in the Enduro 3 championship standings over the Australian, the 2012 Junior World Champion will certainly be looking to secure precious points in the hope of taking off some pressure ahead of the final event being held in Requista (France). Behind these two men, the fight for the third position is also a fierce one as\u00a0Matti SEISTOLA (SF \u2013 Sherco)<\/strong> and\u00a0Aigar LEOK (EST \u2013 TM)<\/strong> are just separated by 3 points\u2026 For the Finn, he will also have to prove that his broken finger is now an old story and he can still fight for the win. We\u2019ll have also to keep an eye on\u00a0Luis CORREIA (P \u2013 Beta)<\/strong>,Manuel MONNI (I \u2013 TM)<\/strong> and\u00a0Thomas OLDRATI (I \u2013 Husqvarna)<\/strong>. Back in confidence,\u00a0Jeremy JOLY (F \u2013 KTM)<\/strong> could be dangerous just like\u00a0Antoine BASSET (F \u2013 KTM) <\/strong>who, after a superb and surprising performance at the Grand Prix of Italy, will look to confirm his current good form. Finally, the local of the stage\u00a0Jean-Fran\u00e7ois GOBLET (B \u2013 Husqvarna)<\/strong> will be pushed by an entire nation and will look to show his best.<\/p>\n

In Enduro 1, the situation is serious for\u00a0Christophe NAMBOTIN (F \u2013 KTM)<\/strong>. The official KTM rider is in a position he is not used to be. With many doubts about his injured knee the big question is \u2018can he get back in front of new class leader\u00a0Eero REMES (SF \u2013 TM)<\/strong>?\u2019 Producing the best form of his career (5 wins, 4 second places and one 4th), the Finn has never been so close from winning what might be his very first world championship title. On their sides,\u00a0Danny MCCANNEY (GB \u2013 Husqvarna)<\/strong>,\u00a0Lorenzo SANTOLINO (E \u2013 Sherco)<\/strong> and\u00a0Marc BOURGEOIS (F \u2013 Yamaha)<\/strong>, in their fight for the third place, could come between the two protagonists. Beware also of\u00a0Simone ALBERGONI (I) <\/strong>who is more and more incisive and is getting closer to the podium with his Kawasaki. After a very deceiving Grand Prix of Italy,\u00a0Cristobal GUERRERO (E \u2013 Yamaha)<\/strong> will look for revenge and will want to prove that he is better than his current 7th position in the standings\u2026<\/p>\n

RENET has to win!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Grand Prix of Italy was an interesting one for the Enduro 2 class. With a victory for\u00a0Pierre-Alexandre RENET (F \u2013 Husqvarna)<\/strong> and one for\u00a0Antoine MEO (F \u2013 KTM) <\/strong>nothing changed in the E2 championship battle. Things are getting urgent for the official Husqvarna rider if he is to retain his title. Indeed,\u00a0RENET <\/strong>has to win both days in order to arrive in France as close as possible to class leader\u00a0MEO<\/strong>.\u00a0Alex SALVINI (I \u2013 Honda)<\/strong>, in trouble with his knee in Rovetta, will want to prove that he can win. While\u00a0Johnny AUBERT (F \u2013 Beta)<\/strong> will be absent due to an L5 vertebra injury, the duo\u00a0Jaume BETRIU (E \u2013 Husqvarna) <\/strong>and\u00a0Lo\u00efc LARRIEU (F \u2013 Sherco) <\/strong>will offer a great show in the fight for the 4th position. But be aware also of\u00a0David KNIGHT (GB \u2013 KTM) <\/strong>who\u2019s coming to fight with the best this weekend! After a nice Italian GP, we are waiting some confirmation from\u00a0Nicolo MORI (I \u2013 KTM) <\/strong>andDeny PHILIPPAERTS (I \u2013 Beta)<\/strong>. All the attention of the Belgian public will be on\u00a0Cedric CREMER (B \u2013 KTM) <\/strong>who will look for the Top 10!<\/p>\n

In the under 23 class,\u00a0Jamie MCCANNEY (GB \u2013 Husqvarna) <\/strong>has a 28 points lead over class runner-up\u00a0Giacomo REDONDI (I \u2013 Beta)<\/strong>. No doubt, the Brit should hope that some riders like\u00a0Steve HOLCOMBE (GB \u2013 Beta) <\/strong>and\u00a0Alessandro BATTIG (I \u2013 Honda) <\/strong>come between him and\u00a0REDONDI<\/strong>. But the task seems difficult. Moreover the 2015 revelation\u00a0Steve HOLCOMBE <\/strong>will look to make an impression for the next season by winning both days\u2026
\nIn the FIM Youth Cup 125cc,\u00a0Josep GARCIA (E \u2013 Husqvarna) <\/strong>used three of his four worst results while\u00a0Mikael PERSSON (S \u2013 Yamaha) <\/strong>still has two of them! Advantage for the Swede who will look to extend his lead before the last Grand Prix! Behind these two guys,\u00a0Jack EDMONDSON (GB \u2013 KTM)<\/strong>holds the rope for the last place in the final podium but he will have to keep an eye on Frenchies\u00a0Luc MALIGES (KTM)<\/strong>,\u00a0Luca GARELLO (Yamaha)<\/strong> and\u00a0Valerian DEBAUD (Yamaha) <\/strong>just like ItalianMirko SPANDRE (KTM)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Finally, the Women Cup is back on track after a break of two months. And we are still trying to know who can beat La\u00efa SANZ (E \u2013 KTM)<\/strong> who is on her way to a fourth crown in a row. Behind\u00a0SANZ<\/strong>, the duel\u00a0Jane DANIELS (GB \u2013 Husqvarna)<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0Jessica GARDINER (AUS \u2013 Sherco) <\/strong>will be back on while the Australian has for now only a 4 points advantage on the Brit.\u00a0Blandine DUFRENE (F \u2013 KTM)<\/strong>,Jessica JONSSON (S \u2013 Kawasaki)<\/strong>,\u00a0Jemma WILSON (AUS \u2013 Yamaha)<\/strong> and\u00a0Valerie ROCHE (F \u2013 Beta)<\/strong> should also make some noise in the class\u2026<\/p>\n

With all the necessary ingredients, this\u00a0FunnelWeb Filter Grand Prix of Belgium <\/strong>should be a great one on a field where Belgian and French will be highly motivated and where everything can change with only one Grand Prix to go! See you on 10th, 11th and 12th of July in\u00a0St Hubert<\/strong> for the 6th and penultimate Grand Prix of the\u00a0Maxxis FIM Enduro World Championship<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Information<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0St Hubert (Province of Luxembourg);
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a065 kilometres de Namur et 135 kilometres de Bruxelles;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Friday 10 July: KTM Super Test from 18.00
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July: Start: 9.00 and Finish around 16.00;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Organizer: MP41<\/strong>;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Websites: www.enduro-abc.com and www.mp41.be
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Track: 55kms \u2013 4 laps;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Free Access;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Airport: Brussel (environ 130 kms) \u2013 Charleroi (120 kms)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Historical First For the very first time in its motorsport history, Belgium will host a round of the\u00a0Maxxis FIM Enduro World Championship! The sixth and penultimate event of the 2015 season, the\u00a0FunnelWeb Filter Grand Prix of Belgium, organised by the passionate\u00a0MP41 club, will take place in the heart of Ardennes, in the small but charming…<\/p>\n

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