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Cluzel takes World Supersport pole at Aragon


Courtesy of a blistering last lap just before the chequered flag, Jules Cluzel (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) will start tomorrow’s 16-lap World Supersport race at Aragon from Pole Position.

The two-time WSS runner-up elevated himself to the top of the standings in the final seconds of the sole qualifying session, snatching Pole from former champion Kenan Sofuoglu (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing). American PJ Jacobsen (Kawasaki Intermoto Ponyexpres) will join the pair on the front row. For Cluzel, today’s result marked the twelfth Pole Position of his World Supersport career, the second this year after the one taken at the opening round at Phillip Island.

Behind the leading trio, Pata Honda’s Kyle Smith, Lucas Mahias (Kawasaki Intermoto Ponyexpres) and Lorenzo Zanetti (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) will line up on row 2, the top 6 covered by little more than a second.
Championship leader Ratthapark Wilairot (CORE Motorsport Thailand Honda) will line up on row 3 in 8th position, just behind Phillip Island podium finisher and former Moto2 rider Gino Rea (CIA Landlords Insurance Honda).

Championship leader Ratthapark Wilairot (CORE Motorsport Thailand Honda) will line up on row 3 in 8th position, just behind Phillip Island podium finisher and former Moto2 rider Gino Rea (CIA Landlords Insurance Honda).

FIM World Supersport Championship MotorLand Aragon - Qualifying
1 - Jules Cluzel MV Agusta Reparto Corse 1'53.138
2 - Kenan Sofuoglu Kawasaki Puccetti Racing +0.366
3 - PJ Jacobsen Intermoto Ponyexpres Kawasaki +0.690

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