A final sprint lap with seconds left on the clock has placed Josh Coppins third for tomorrows French GP. Overnight thunder showers hampered the morning training sessions, making the track one lined and technical, however skies cleared and the track conditions improved significantly.

“I had some problems with getting a lap in. Every time I thought I had one there were some guys on a slow lap which hampered me and I got quite pissed off. I finally got a clear run on the last lap and banged in a time. The track is quite difficult because of the long ruts but the organisers should be able to fix that for tomorrow,” explained Coppins.

Results Timed Practice

1 Pichon Mickael, Fra, Honda, 1:44.637
2 Townley Ben, Nzl, Ktm, 1:45.295
3 Coppins Joshua, Nzl, Honda, 1:45.485
4 Nemeth Kornel, Hun, Suzuki, 1:46.378
5 Ramon Steve, Bel, Ktm, 1:46.423
6 Leok Tanel, Est, Kawasaki, 1:46.605
7 Everts Stefan, Bel, Yamaha, 1:46.717
8 Smets Joel, Bel, Suzuki, 1:46.919
9 Barragan Jonathan, Spa, Ktm, 1:46.981
10 Meo Antoine, Fra, Husqvarna, 1:47.001
11 Noble James, Gbr, Honda, 1:47.551
12 Pyrhonen Antti, Fin, Tm, 1:47.715
13 De Dijcker Ken, Bel, Honda, 1:48.133
14 Leuret Pascal, Fra, Honda, 1:48.407
15 Jorgensen Brian, Den, Yamaha, 1:48.708