Late crash at British GP leaves Faubel disappointed

The Marc VDS Racing Team’s Scott Redding took a fantastic fourth place at this afternoon’s British Grand Prix, only missing out on a podium finish by the narrowest of margins. Hector Faubel was unfortunate to crash out of the race on the penultimate lap as he and four other riders fell victim to spilt fluid on the track surface.

Hector Faubel struggled to fight his way through the field today, after a technical problem with his Suter MMX machine during qualifying left him down on the eighth row of the grid for the race. The Spaniard battled throughout the race, but then crashed out with just two laps remaining. Faubel was just one of four riders who fell victim to what looked like oil leaking from another competitor’s engine throughout the 18 lap race.

Hector Faubel #55: DNF
“It was hard today. Starting from so far back on the grid was always going to be difficult, but it was only in the race I realised just how tricky it is to make up places from the back of the grid. My lap times were good on a clear track, similar to those of the leaders, but I was being slowed every time I came up behind a group and had to look for a way past. Then, right at the end of the race, I was braking for a turn and the front just went from under me. A group of riders also fell in the same place, so I think there was oil or something on the track. It’s disappointing, but now I want to focus on bouncing back at Assen next weekend.”

Michael Bartholemy: Team Manager
“I feel sorry for Hector. It was always going to be a hard race starting from near the back of the grid but he looked to be on for a solid finish before he crashed on the penultimate lap. He was just one of a group of riders who crashed at the same time and in the same place, so there was obviously something on the circuit. I hope he will have better luck next time out in Assen.”

Source: Marc VDS Racing