Foret second at Valencia

From Yamaha Racing

VALENCIA, SPAIN -- Fabien Foret secured a battling second place for the Yamaha World Supersport Team at Valencia Sunday in a delayed race at the 4.005km circuit in Spain.

In addition to Foret's podium, which looked unlikely after he suffered a big crash and slight concussion on Friday, his teammate Broc Parkes went second in the championship overall by taking fourth place after a solid race.

Although neither rider felt that they had the perfect set up to maximise grip on the ever-changing Valencia circuit, each was able to secure important points on yet another day when many of the pre-season favourites made no scores. Foret had Craig Jones for company close behind for much of the 23-lap race that started 40 minutes later than schedule to allow for track repairs from an earlier Superbike crash.

Parkes was in line for a podium finish for most of the race and set the race's fastest lap until he was forced to slow because of a reduction in front tire grip.

In the championship, after three rounds, Parkes takes second position with a total of 38 points, while Foret is now third overall, on 33.

Race - 23 Laps
1. Joan Lascorz Honda ESP 37:58.607
2. Fabien Foret Yamaha FRA -1.125
3. Craig Jones Honda GBR -1.530
4. Broc Parkes Yamaha AUS -10.514
5. Gianluca Nannelli Honda ITA -17.492
6. Jonathan Rea Honda GBR -17.602
7. Massimo Roccoli Yamaha ITA -19.636
8. Angel Rodriguez Kawasaki ESP -19.694
9. Chris Walker Kawasaki GBR -25.230
10. Mark Aitchinson Triumph AUS -25.702

Rider Standings
1. Joan Lascorz Honda ESP 54
2. Broc Parkes Yamaha AUS 38
3. Fabien Foret Yamaha FRA 33
4. Joshua Brookes Honda AUS 33
5. Craig Jones Honda GBR 32
6. Andrew Pitt Honda AUS 25
7. Robbin Harms Honda DNK 25
8. Jonathan Rea Honda GBR 21
9. Gianluca Vizziello Honda ITA 18
10. Gianluca Nannelli Honda ITA 17