Fernandez wins the final STK600 race of the year in France
Debut win for Fernandez as Bassani claims maiden podium.
The final 13 lap race in the 2015 FIM Europe Superstock 600cc Championship was won in style by Augusto Fernandez (Pata Honda Junior Team).
Axel Bassani (Berclaz Racing Team) took the lead on lap 2 and was never headed, until a heart stopping moment on lap 7 saw him relinquish a 1.5s lead to Augusto Fernandez, the Spanish rider claiming an emotional first victory in the series ahead of podium debutant who clung on for 2nd at the flag.
In wet and slippery conditions following an earlier downpour, the race saw many of the leading protagonists fall out of contention including the riders fighting for 2nd in the overall standings.
The final podium position went to Turkish rider Toprak Razgatliogliu (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing), the 2015 champion riding a sensible race to claim another podium finish.
The top 6 was completed by Luca Vitali (G.A.S Racing Team), Ilya Mikhalchik (DS Junior Team) and Hugo Clere (MG Competition).
The top 3 in the overall championship standings will remain at the track for the official Prize Giving ceremony which takes place tomorrow at 1700 local time at the Paddock Show. For the first time ever the ceremony is open to the public so if you are attending the races tomorrow don’t miss it!
