Barragan the leading KTM in Portuguese MX1 GP

From KTM

Agueda, PT – Jonathan Barragan of Spain was the leading KTM factory rider in Agueda Portugal on Sunday riding in the MX1 Grand Prix for Team Siver Action just narrowly missing third podium place.

“I am very happy with the results today. Things are going in the right direction for me and we were able to pick up quite a few points. Now I am seventh in the championships and there is a long way to go so we can still fight for the title,” Jonathan said. “I am now feeling very good about Bulgaria. I like the track there and I am going to fight for a podium.” Barragan is also now completely fit and no longer had problems with soreness in the tendons in his arms that gave him some concern in the pre-season races."

Team boss Stefan Everts said it was possible that Nagl had a tough weekend because it was here at Agueda that he broke his collarbone last year and he had to get over that. “Max was definitely not feeling the best this weekend and I think the accident from last year might have been on his mind. Overall he did well this weekend. He finished the races and had no crashes and no big mistakes. This is all part of the learning process and we know that this year is an important year for him to gain experience and learn a lot.”

MX1 Results
1. Sebastien Pourcel, France, Kawasaki
2. David Philippaerts, Italy, Yamaha
3. Josh Coppins, New Zealand, Yamaha
4. Jonathan Barragan, Spain, KTM
5. Steve Ramon Belgium, Suzuki