Everything is in place for the finals at Al Ain. The sun is very hot today, the little wind blowing on the raceway brings more sand than freshness. There is also a hot atmosphere at the drivers’ presentation. The international aspect of this multicultural Rotax World Final is very interesting.
As for the French, it is clear that Morgan Riche carried all our hopes on his shoulders. At the Pre-Final, he proves to have played “tortoise” in the last laps, with the aim of getting on the second row but on the inside at the start. Tom Williamson made the same calculation, and it will be he who is on the inside. THe start of the DD2 will be crucial… behind Ouellette, who is the overwhelming favourite.
Relative disappointment does not bring out the morale or a smile from Guy Pansart or Olivier Fiorucci. They both had a hard time managing the impulsivity some competitors showed despite their great experience in racing. The only survivor in Senior Max, Alexandre-Benoit Bessac cold score a good result, perhaps a place in the top ten.