Jett Lawrence might not have won the MXGP class at Ernee but he rode superb coming from last to sixth in the opening moto. Then in the last moto of the day when he got a good start he was able to pass Ken Roczen to dominate. It helped Australia finish second overall behind the French.
Lawrence spoke to the media after the event about his day and the track prep of Ernee…
On his moto’s…
In the first race, the start wasn’t too bad, I was there but I mean I had a good chance of winning it. I tried an aggressive pass around the outside and ran out of area and went down. I went back to last which wasn’t ideal but had a really good flow of the track. I felt good and didn’t really get tired all that much, in the last six laps I as the fastest. In the second moto I just wanted to go out and win the thing. I got a decent start in third and was able to make a quick move into second. I was chasing Kenny (Roczen) again just like in America. I kind of felt at home, he had a different lines at the start so I was kind of following him and then once I got around him I put my head down riding with flow. It was just like at home and I could pull out a lead. In the last ride AMA riders could go 1-2
Track prep…
I think in America we are pretty spoiled. The tracks are always ripped pretty deep so you have options and stuff. I mean I think for the fans it was good racing because to make a pass you had to be aggressive. It was fun but a little bit sore for the wrist and ankles but we put up with it. I was able to finally battle for the win in the last race. For us we just had to get used to the different kind of style, technique and flow again. I was able to find that European flow again and go back to the old days and ride like how I can ride. We definitely get spoiled in America with the track prep.
Image: Niek Fotografie
