The POLISPORT GP of Slovakia kicked off in Gelnica with an action-packed start, as Freeman topped the timesheets in the AKRAPOVIC Super Test, starting his weekend on a high. Beta Factory Racing teammate Nathan Watson and CH Racing Sherco’s Zach Pichon went head-to-head in front of the packed crowd, crossing the finish line with the exact same time, just 0.26 seconds short of Freeman.
Stunning the entire crowd in Gelnica, Beta teammate Nathan Watson took on the AKRAPOVIC Super Test against CH Racing Sherco’s Zach Pichon, with the pair clocking the exact same time down to the millisecond to finish as joint runners-up.
The last two riders to take to the start were GASGAS Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia. Favorites to contest the top spot, both made a few small mistakes, finishing fourth and fifth respectively.
In the GALFER FIM Junior Enduro World Championship, it was Czech youngster KBS Team’s Matej Skuta who clocked in fastest for the first time in 2024. Less than half a second behind was Fantic Racing Team’s Kevin Cristino, followed by Team Beta Oxmoto’s Leo Joyon in third.
Clearly suiting the AKRAPOVIC Super Test setup, Romain Dagna (Sherco) set the fastest time in the Enduro Youth class for the second time this season. JET Zanardo Husqvarna’s Luca Coloria was hot on Dagna’s heels, just 0.18 seconds behind the Frenchman. Alex Puey completed the top three after an impressive lap.
Brad Freeman (Beta): “That was really good! It was only a small margin of victory but I’m really happy. It’s been a while! It’s going to be a hard weekend so I’m glad to get it started with a victory and a great feeling on the bike.”
