Stunning Last Lap Victory for Mahias at Misano

2016-06-20 06:18
Lucas Mahias took a stunning victory for the Pata Yamaha Official STK1000 Team at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli this afternoon having never raced at the track, with the team or on the YZF-R1M in STK1000-spec until Friday morning. Morrentino claimed 20th in his debut race.

Strong off the lights Mahias was immediately in the hunt for the podium as he circulated in fourth. Developing his pace as the contest progressed he took third place on lap eight, determinedly defending his position for the next six. With the podium celebrations beckoning his pace improved again, and with the chequered flag in sight the leaders came together at Turn 13 promoting Mahias to a spectacular finish on his debut race and a visit to the top step as his reward - for the second time in as many weeks.

Morrentino began his first race with the Pata Yamaha YZF-R1M strongly, but an on-track incident knocked his position, his momentum suffering as he attempted to regroup. Regaining five positions by lap four he circulated in 18th for the mid-race distance before losing time in the final laps, finishing in 20th at the line.

The FIM Superstock 1000 Cup now enters a long summer break, with the Pata Yamaha Official STK1000 Team returning to competition at the EuroSpeedway Lausitzring, in Germany on Sunday 18th September.


Lucas Mahias Lucas Mahias
Race: 1st / 24’33.061 / 15 laps. Championship: 11th / 25 points

"The first part of the race was good but I couldn't quite stay with the leading two riders. Towards the end of the race my pace improved and I was happy to think I was looking at a podium position. When I saw the leaders in the gravel I suddenly thought 'oh my god I am going to win'! I want to thank the Pata Yamaha team and all the guys for working so well. For me this is a great victory for my career in Yamaha especially after our victory together in Portimão last weekend! Thank you to all!"
Nicola Jr. Morrentino Nicola Jr. Morrentino
Race: 20th / +30.500.

"The start of the race was good but I touched with two riders on the first lap, fell back and lost the rhythm of the other riders, otherwise I think I was able to stay in the top ten. I want to thank Yamaha for this opportunity and thanks to the team for their great work."
Untitled Sandro Carusi – Team Manager
"Today has been such a good day! Fortunately this time we got the victory and this is a fantastic victory for the guys of our team who work so hard, the riders, and our sponsors. I am sorry for the crash of De Rosa and Mercado but this time the luck came to us. My thanks to all for working so hard and for supporting us through a difficult two months."

Source: Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.

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