Three laps after the start, the race direction announces a motorcycle on the ground. The n ° 72 of the Junior Team, piloted by Valentin Suchet. Nothing very serious, since it leaves immediately, before stopping at the pits to repair.
Benjamin Bricard, manager of the motorcycle managed by the student mechanics of the Lycée Le Mans Sud puts it into perspective: “Of course, it makes learning for young people, he amused himself. We think Valentin ran out of landmarks with the bike: it was the first time he had discovered the track at this temperature, so maybe he was surprised. “
Luckily, the cabriole is done at low speed, without major damage to the motorcycle. “We mainly had body parts, a half-handlebar and a few mechanical parts to change, but overall, it wasn’t a big deal. It cost us four minutes. “
“Chain the circles”
An express intervention, which confirms the rise of the students, but which leaves a little bittersweet taste. “For Valentin first, because it’s never good for confidence, even if it’s not very serious. Then, because in view of our pace since this morning, we imagine where we could be. ” By nightfall, the No. 72 Suzuki had regained the top 10 in Superstock.
Knowing Endurance well, Benjamin Bricard does not worry: “Even if it means falling, whether it is immediately or at the end, he smiles. Now there is a long night to go, a lot can happen. Especially since the rain, which suited us well, could make its appearance during the night. “ And if the humidity test went off without a hitch, the Junior Team could then envisage a good result on Sunday at 3 p.m. And for that, no secret agrees Benjamin Bricard: “It’s up to us to chain the circles!” “
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