Jonathan Barragan of KTM-supported Team Silver Action scored a 3-6 result in the two MX1 motos to finish on the podium in third place at the Grand Prix of France at St. Jean D'Angely to be the best KTM rider.
"The first heat was good even if I did have a crash at fourth place and dropped back to seventh. I managed to close the gap and finish third and that was the maximum I could do as I was quite tired from the crash. This is a difficult track and it's not my favourite, the Spanish rider said.
"I had a bad start in the second race because there was a crash in front of me but I came from behind and I overtook 25 riders. The results were not the best but it was enough to get me on the podium and to pick up some more points."
Nagl solid despite health problems
Given the fact that he has some unresolved health problems, Red Bull KTM factory rider Max Nagl of Germany also had a good day picking up a total of 29 championship points for his seventh and eighth position in the two races for overall GP fifth.
He will have medical tests in Germany this week but said he was "really exhausted" after 20 minutes on the track in each of the races. "I was still able to pick up some points and to move up two places in the championship standings," Nagl added.
Everts confident
"Considering his physical condition, Max rode well in the first heat and he also rode very well for the first 20 minutes of the second heat," team boss Stefan Everts said.
"He has not been able to train as much so I am quite happy. He has a good feeling and he's going in the right direction. He will make a good comeback and will get the results."
Barragan, who won the last GP in Britain, and Nagl in his first year as a factory rider with the Austrian manufacturer, are currently in sixth and seventh place in the championship standings.
Results MX1 Race One
1. Sebastien Pourcel, France, Kawasaki, 40.09.573
2. Josh Coppins, New Zealand, Yamaha, 40:11.425
3. Jonathan Barragan, Spain, KTM, 40:22.131
4. Tanel Leok, Estonia, Kawasaki, 40:34.260
5. Max Nagl, Germany, KTM, 40:39.740
Other KTM
8. Kornel Nemeth, Hungary, KTM, 40:51.0742
14. Julien Vanni, France, KTM, 41:33.349
16. James Noble, Britain, KTM, 41:35.696
Results MX1 Race Two
1. Sebastien Pourcel, France, Kawasaki, 40:04.650
2. Josh Coppins, New Zealand, Yamaha, 40:06.458
3. Steve Ramon, Belgium, Suzuki, 40:07.763
4. Marc de Reuver, Netherlands, Honda, 40:09.723
5. Steve Boniface, France, Yamaha, 40:30.334
Other KTM
6. Jonathan Barragan, Spain, KTM, 40:36.724
8. Max Nagl, Germany, KTM, 40:43.703
9. James Noble, Britain, KTM, 40:46.458
Results GP Classification
1. Sebastien Pourcel, France, Kawasaki
2. Josh Coppins, New Zealand, Yamaha
3. Jonathan Barragan, Spain, KTM
4. Steve Ramon, Belgium, Suzuki
5. Max Nagl, Germany, KTM
Other KTM
14. James Noble, Britain, KTM
15. Kornel Nemeth, Hungary, KTM
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