Fabulous Fernandez on his beautiful MXGP win in Argentina

With a surprising second moto victory, Ruben Fernandez took the general win on the MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina, sparking scenes of pleasure as he crossed the road in what was his debut journey for Group HRC.

The Villa La Angostura monitor is well-known as being the most effective venues on the world championship calendar and with a large Spanish-speaking fanbase in attendance, Fernandez had loads of assist all through this opening weekend of the season.

Beginning with the Saturday observe classes, the #70 confirmed he was proper up there with the highest guys, all the time difficult the highest 5 and placing himself in a powerful place once they lined up for the qualification race, which this yr will depend for factors within the championship standings, however not the GP general. First place receives 10 factors, second place 9 after which that continues all the best way right down to tenth place gaining one level, so with a stable fourth place, he gained seven factors and set himself up properly for the Sunday motos.

In race one, a fantastic begin meant he swept into the lead across the first nook, a lot to the delight of the Argentinian supporters. Holding an excellent tempo, he led for 5 laps earlier than the second-placed rider made a powerful move. Nonetheless, he stored with him and was using properly and searching good for a podium spot earlier than a small mistake dropped him right down to fifth close to the top.

Understanding that he’d must journey properly to even get himself onto the rostrum, the Honda CRF450R as soon as once more confirmed its energy as Fernandez took the lead after the primary flip. This time, there he had no intention of relinquishing that lead and as a substitute he went about his moto with half-hour of flawless using. It was a really spectacular efficiency and one which totally deserved to present him his first ever MXGP race win, and his first ever GP general. It was a proud second for the Spaniard, and one which he’ll always remember, and he now heads to Sardinia in a few weeks’ time trying to proceed his good kind within the deep sand of Riola Sardo on March 25-26.

Ruben Fernandez 70
It’s unbelievable to have gained this race and general. Once they instructed me I had gained the GP, it was loopy, particularly after the crash in race one after I was in second. It has been an extended journey to get right here, and I couldn’t be happier with how issues have gone. It has been nice working with all of Group HRC and it looks like a household already and to get all their assist all through means rather a lot to me. Successful the GP is a particular feeling and I’m actually simply so completely satisfied.

Marcus Pereira de Freitas
HRC Normal Supervisor – MXGP
What a begin to Ruben’s time with Group HRC! He has labored so laborious over the winter to be on this place so he deserves numerous credit score, after which to place it collectively right here is superb. He definitely didn’t make it simple after race one, however he got here out and rode flawlessly in race two, taking the victory and the general. It was simply such a powerful efficiency, and an effective way to start out his yr and a fantastic second for the entire group who all work so laborious to make moments like this potential.

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Picture: Shot by Bavo