The Internationale de Pernes-les-Fontaines made its long-awaited return to the pre-season calendar after more than 20 years away, welcoming back top MXGP names led by reigning world champion Romain Febvre.
Racing was held over three combined MX1/MX2 motos, but difficult track conditions caused by intermittent rain heavily impacted the event. Only 12 riders lined up for the final moto as the circuit deteriorated.
Maxime Renaux (Monster Energy Yamaha) secured the overall win witth results of 2-2-1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki KRT) won the opening two motos but a sixth place in Moto 3 dropped him to second overall. Pauls Jonass completed the podium with 3-4-2.
Thibault Benistant impressed in his 450 debut, finishing fourth overall (4-3-3).
Pole sitter Lucas Coenen and his brother Sacha saw their weekends cut short after crashes and mechanical issues in the opening moto. Both later withdrew from the final race due to the worsening track conditions.
OVERALL RESULTS
