Team Suzuki World MXGP came within touching distance of their first overall podium finish of the season today at Suphan Buri and the Grand Prix of Thailand as Ben Townley scored second position in the second moto but rued a crash that forced his retirement in the first outing and placed him ninth at the end of the day; one position behind team-mate Kevin Strijbos.
Jeremy Seewer eradicated memories of an illness-stricken non-score at the 2015 Grand Prix of Thailand by riding strongly and superbly on his works RM-Z250 to toast second place overall at a sweltering Suphan Buri for the 2016 edition today.
Team Suzuki World MXGP has secured its first Pole Position of the 2016 FIM MXGP World Championship after Ben Townley made an excellent start to a hot and steamy Qualification Heat at Suphan Buri and led every lap on the way to first choice in the gate for tomorrow’s Grand Prix of Thailand, round two of 18 in the current campaign.
