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Espargaro, Rabat and Pons optimistic for rest of weekend despite mixed start

The three riders of Pons 40 HP Tuenti finished the first day at Le Mans, legendary location of the French Grand Prix, with mixed feelings although all three know that the rain will most likely arrive tomorrow and then the practice sessions in the dry won’t be worth much. Pol Espargaró posted the sixth-fastest laptime, [...]

Espargaró misses out on victory after massive last-lap effort, Rabat & Pons crash out

It was the third consecutive podium for Pol Espargaró in the Moto2 Championship, this time at the Estoril circuit in Portugal, after battling in the front group for the entire race and fighting for victory with Marc Marquez in the last lap. The Pons 40 HP Tuenti rider didn’t give up at any moment and [...]

Espargaró to start from second row at Estoril, Rabat and Pons still struggling

The three riders of Team Pons HP 40 Tuenti considerably improved their laptimes on the second day of practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix in Estoril, starting tomorrow’s race from second row (Pol Espargaró), sixth row (Tito Rabat) and eighth row on the grid (Axel Pons). Pol Espargaró, currently second in the Moto2 championship and [...]

Espargaró among the fastest while teammates Rabat and Pons struggle at Estoril

Pol Espargaró posted the fifth-fastest laptime of the first day of practice at the Estoril circuit, scene of the Portuguese Grand Prix, after being the fastest rider in the morning session and confirming his excellent form after his two podiums, including victory at Jerez, in the first two races of the 2012 season. Less fortunate [...]

Espargaro takes first ever Moto2 victory as rain prompts early end to the race

First victory for Pol Espargaró in Moto2, with the Spanish fans all cheering him on in an overall chaotic race due to the weather throwing up a few surprises again. It’s Pol’s fifth victory in the world championship after taking four wins in the 125cc class and already his 25th podium, the fourth in the [...]

Pons, Espargaro and Rabat hampered by intermittent rain on first day

The forecasts of rain came true on midday at the Jerez circuit, location of the Spanish Grand Prix and first European round of the world championship this season, complicating the setup work of the riders. The rain and windy conditions had a big effect on the proceedings, but were very inconsistent, so only very few [...]

Espargaro takes first podium of the season with Rabat right behind as Pons finishes 22nd

With Pol Espargaró in third and Tito Rabat finishing fourth, it’s been a great race for the Pons Racing Team in Qatar, scene of the first Grand Prix of 2012, after the riders were sitting comfortably in first and second position throughout the first part of the race. But in the final stages they were [...]

Espargaro and Rabat disappointed to miss out on front row, Pons still looking to improve further

Pol Espargaró and Tito Rabat weren’t able to maintain their positions in the top four during the qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix at Losail, scene of the first Moto2 race of the 2012 season. But after their good performances in free practice they’ve also finished the warmup in first and second, showing their good [...]

Excellent first day for Espargaro and Rabat at Qatar, Pons frustrated

Pol Espargaró and Tito Rabat showed excellent performances on the first day of practice for the Grand Prix of Qatar, the first round of the 2012 Moto2 season. The two riders of the Pons 40 HP Tuenti team ended the day in third and fourth position, only Tom Lüthi and Claudio Corti were faster, and [...]

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