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DARK DOG rider Jules Cluzel
made important points at his home race
Le Mans, France: The fourth round of the season took place on the historical track of Le Mans, where amazing weather conditions welcomed the MotoGP World Championship creating as well the right environment for a fantastic performance of the DARK DOG riders.
In fact the young French rider Jules Cluzel from Montlucon ranked fourth in both sessions on Friday, confirming the high expectations reserved for his home race. His teammate, Alex Baldolini, instead closed the first day with a thirty-second place, still searching for the ideal setting.
Even though the qualifying positions couldnīt be considered exciting, the eleventh place of Jules Cluzel and the twenty-sixth position of Alex Baldolini were experienced by the riders and let the team with moderate satisfaction and positivism for the race.
The race on Sunday was tough for Jules Cluzel who had to fight hard at his home race. The 5 points won by the French DARK DOG rider have been important for him, indicating the end of the unfortunate row of crashes of the previous two races. In fact, in contrast to his combative nature Jules had to regain the necessary security abandoning the fight for a better posting, which could have been within his range, giving the priority to termination of the race.
An unfortunately race instead for Alex Baldolini who was not able to show the improvements already demonstrated in Estoril. Alex who started with an unfavorable position on the grid was obligated to conduct a comeback race searching constantly the limit which finally betrayed him. During the crash he contracted a deep wound on the left little finger.
DARK DOG is looking forward to the next race on 5th of June in Barcelona, Spain where the riders will be supported once again with MORE ENERGY.
Jules Cluzel, 16
11th position
"It has been a difficult weekend. I wanted to make a particularly good race here at home, but the eleventh place was the maximum I could achieve today. I did not start very well and during the first laps I risked a lot to recover some positions. Once arrived at the head of the group I tried to lower the gap to Corsi, but unfortunately my rear tire began to slip noticeably, so I decided to slow down a little bit as I did not want to risk another crash. Now we have to work principally to improve my feeling with the bike when the tire is used, but I'm confident that already in Barcelona we will be back between the fastest. "
Alex Baldolini, 25
not classified
"Today's race was the demonstration of the importance of a good position in grid. I actually had a fast rhythm and I felt comfortable with the bike, but starting from the ninth row does not make things easy. Anyway, I managed from the beginning on to pass one rider after the other and I was slowly getting closer to the points when I crashed out in the eleventh lap. It's really a shame because we were so close and I could definitely end up in the Top15 taking home some points. Now I'm looking forward to Barcelona as it is a second home race for me because I spend a lot of time there with my girlfriend."
