Bol d'Or 2019 Archives - FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship

Xavier Siméon learns to be patient

After suffering a shoulder and hand injury when he crashed during tests at the Bol d’Or in September, Xavier Siméon is undergoing rehab to be fully fit in time for the 8 Hours of Sepang in December.

Valérie Moreno2019-10-21T11:56:54+01:00October 21st, 2019|2019-2020, Bol d'Or 2019|

Gino Rea’s unforgettable Bol d’Or

Wójcik Racing Team crossed the finish line of a Bol d’Or disrupted by bad weather in second place after putting on a spectacular show at the front. Gino Rea, who played the starring role in the race’s stunning start, will remember that September weekend on the Paul Ricard circuit forever.

Valérie Moreno2019-10-17T10:35:23+01:00October 17th, 2019|2019-2020, Bol d'Or 2019|

James Westmoreland: An endurance racing enthusiast

A recent recruit by the French team Motors Events, the British rider James Westmoreland has become an endurance enthusiast after a couple of races. Having debuted with a win in the Superstock class at the 24 Heures Motos, he recently scored another Superstock podium finish at the Bol d’Or.

Valérie Moreno2019-10-15T14:47:06+01:00October 15th, 2019|2019-2020, Bol d'Or 2019|

Kenny Foray: A positive Bol d’Or

BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team made an eye-catching debut in the FIM Endurance World Championship. The new factory team on the 2019 S 1000 RR made it to the podium of the 2019 Bol d’Or with riders Ilya Mykhalchyk, Julian Puffe and Kenny Foray.

Valérie Moreno2019-10-14T12:20:29+01:00October 14th, 2019|2019-2020, Bol d'Or 2019|

Vincent Philippe: An incredible win at the Bol d’Or

Vincent Philippe, a Suzuki Endurance Racing Team rider since 2003, recently raced and won his last-ever Bol d’Or. We spoke to the champion who has notched up 10 world titles with the factory Suzuki team.

Valérie Moreno2019-10-11T16:05:11+01:00October 11th, 2019|2019-2020, Bol d'Or 2019|

Anthony Delhalle EWC Spirit Trophy awarded to Damien Saulnier

Damien Saulnier, the new team manager of Suzuki Endurance Racing Team – the winners of the 2019 Bol d’Or – was awarded the Anthony Delhalle EWC Spirit Trophy in recognition of his combativeness.

Valérie Moreno2019-09-25T15:34:37+01:00September 25th, 2019|2019-2020, Bol d'Or 2019|

Wójcik Racing Team win EWC Dunlop Independent Trophy at the Bol d’Or

The EWC Dunlop Independent Trophy winner Wójcik Racing Team also took a podium finish at the Bol d’Or. The Polish team managed to turn the rain-affected and eventful race to their advantage. They received the €7,000 prize awarded to the EWC Dunlop Independent Trophy winner, coming in ahead of Omega Maco Racing Team and Tati Team Beaujolais Racing.

Valérie Moreno2019-09-23T18:33:05+01:00September 23rd, 2019|2019-2020, Bol d'Or 2019, Independents|

Bol d’Or: Another upset after the race

The Bol d’Or podium has been changed. Suzuki Endurance Racing Team are still the race winners ahead of Wójcik Racing Team, but Team ERC Endurance, who finished third, have been demoted.

Valérie Moreno2019-09-22T19:27:50+01:00September 22nd, 2019|2019-2020, Bol d'Or 2019|

Suzuki Endurance Racing Team win Bol d’Or

Suzuki Endurance Racing Team tasted victory once again, crossing the finish line of the Bol d’Or one lap ahead of the Yamaha-mounted Polish squad Wójcik Racing Team and Germany’s BMW-mounted Team ERC Endurance. Moto Ain took the Superstock win at the end of an action-packed race.

Valérie Moreno2019-09-22T18:10:44+01:00September 22nd, 2019|2019-2020, Bol d'Or 2019|

Six women racing the Bol d’Or

There are 6 women among the 168 riders competing in the Bol d’Or. The one out front is BMW du GERT56 by GS Yuasa’s amazing German rider Lucy Glöckner.

Valérie Moreno2019-09-22T12:04:12+01:00September 22nd, 2019|2019-2020, Bol d'Or 2019|