Kiwi Rider June Vol.1 2023 | Page 91

progress was halted in moto two . The Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing team is committed to supporting him in his recovery and aiding him in his quest to return to the podium . “ It was extremely disappointing to see Mattia in such pain at yesterday ’ s event in France ,” Red
Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager , Davide De Carli said . “ We were having such a fantastic year with him , as he ticked off many personal bests in the first six rounds . We wish him a speedy recovery and would like to extend thanks to Steven Frossard , who helped with arranging his surgery .”

JAMIE BUSTO EXTENDS TRIALGP LEAD

It ’ s three-for-three for Jamie Busto in the TrailGP Championship , with the Spaniard operating at a level above the competition in Japan at the third round of the championship . With torrential rain the day before the TrialGP of Japan reducing the soil on the steep bankings to a sea of mud , grip was in short supply on the opening lap , but Busto demonstrated his mastery of the tough conditions and led by three marks at the halfway point on a total of 36 . On lap two the 26-year-old made a number of frustrating mistakes which cost him the lead , but he remained in contention until the final three sections of the trial and finished a strong second .

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