The TrialGP World Championship ends his summer vacation this weekend. And he does it to host the third test of the calendar on Andorra. A “special” setting for Toni Bou, because in addition to being the country where he resides, there is no other driver who has more triumphs than him there (8). The Honda will try to defend his leadership that he reaffirmed in the last of France where he opened a gap with his maximum pursuer in the general, Adam Raga, which is ahead by 10 points.
On this occasion, the already usual test that takes place in Sant Julià de Lòria will cover a different route. 12 zones, which the pilots will have to face in the day of Saturday and Sunday and in which women will be missing, who will return to competition in Spain (September 10-12) to resume the fight between leader Bristow and Laia Sanz (separated by three points). The height of the location (1,450 meters) and the blush in August will be one more obstacle that they will have to overcome to take advantage of the World Cup.
“For me, the Andorran race is always special. I go out wanting to win at home, but as always, you have to be very attentive and focused. This year, with a partially different route than in recent years, it can be very selective. In this month of August we entered a decisive part of the championship with the races in Andorra and Cahors. We will try to fight to continue to hold first place once these three races have been contested, “says Piera in statements provided by Repsol Honda.
Of the three races held so far, only one escaped Bou, but not Honda as it fell into the hands of his partner Fujinami. The Japanese, who faces his 26th season in the World Cup, looks “ready” for the test: “I have worked a lot and the team has also prepared to face an important part of the year, with complicated tests, especially this one in Andorra, where the altitude and the heat can affect the performance in general, both of pilots and motorcycles. We will fight as always to get the best possible result. “
