Mickael Pichon (Suzuki) won both motos yesterday at the Portugal 250 Motocross GP, taking the overall victory with Pit Beirer (Kawasaki) second overall (2/2) and Mickael Maschio (Kawasaki) third (4/3).
American Ryan Hughes (Honda) injured his wrist in practice, and was in too much pain (despite painkiller injections) to race. Initial X-Rays failed to reveal any broken bones in the wrist, but the pain level indicated that a break is a possibility, and further tests will be conducted on Hughes today in Germany.
After two rounds of the 250 championship series, Pichon has a 17-point lead over second-place Beirer, with privateer Gordon Crockard (Honda) in third.
250cc GP Results (Top 10)
- Mickael Pichon (Suzuki) 1/1
- Pit Beirer (Kawasaki) 2/2
- Mickael Maschio (Kawasaki) 4/3
- Joshua Coppins (Suzuki) 5/6
- Paul Cooper (Husqvarna) 7/5
- Frederic Bolley (Honda) 3/13
- Justin Morris (Yamaha) 6/10
- Claudio Federici (Yamaha) 8/9
- Yves Demaria (Yamaha) 28/4
- Collin Dugmore (KTM) 13/7
250cc GP Points Standings (After 2 Rounds)
- Mickael Pichon (Suzuki) 70
- Pit Beirer (Kawasaki) 53
- Gordon Crockard (Honda) 44
- Mickael Maschio (Kawasaki) 41
- Paul Cooper (Husqvarna) 40
- Frederic Bolley (Honda) 35
- Joshua Coppins (Suzuki) 32
- Yves Demaria (Yamaha) 30
- Ryan Hughes (Honda) 20
- Justin Morris (Yamaha) 19
