Drama and elimination for France: Tom Vialle crashes at the MXoN in Ernée
French local hero Tom Vialle (Honda) took the holeshot in the second heat of the Motocross of Nations in Ernée, but crashed whilst in the lead and was forced to retire from the race.
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Second final of the Motocross of Nations in Ernée, France, MX2/Open: The French home favourite, Open rider Tom Vialle (Honda), took the lead to the cheers of the fans, but whilst scrubbing on the first lap as he took off from a table, his footpeg got caught on the ground and he was thrown violently over the handlebars. Vialle was forced to retire from the race with a bent bike, but did not appear to have injured himself.
It’s all over for top favourites France
This means the hot favourites, the French team, are out of the running, as Mathis Valin (Kawasaki) had already retired from the first race following a crash. Each team is allowed only one result to be discarded.
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