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Podium Success for Yamaha and Sealey In Spain

Johansson Yamaha Junior Enduro Team's Lee Sealey wrapped up round six of the Enduro World Championship on a high note, earning an Enduro Youth class podium result on the second day of racing at the GP of Spain.

Featuring three special tests around the town of Gordexola and a total of three laps each day, the Spanish GP proved to be physically challenging for all competitors. Despite mixed weather conditions and a highly technical course, Sealey was one of the main contenders for the Enduro Youth podium throughout the weekend.

The GP started in the best possible way for the 19-year-old Brit who powered his enduro-modified Yamaha YZ125 to the win in the short opening Super Test on Friday evening. Capitalising on his good speed in the Spanish terrain he posted top three times in six out of nine special tests on day one to eventually earn fifth in Enduro Youth class.

Coming back stronger on Sunday, Sealey was holding on to a strong runner-up position for the majority of the day, but a small mistake in the final enduro test resulted in him having to settle for third in class. Impressively, the YZ125 mounted rider wrapped up the GP having posted the fastest times in seven out of the 19 special tests contested throughout the weekend.

Earning a spot on the Enduro Youth class podium for the third time this season, Sealey also saw his gap to the top three in the championship standings reduced to just 12 points.

For Sealey's Johansson Yamaha Junior Enduro Team partner Erik Appelqvist the GP of Spain ended prematurely after the Swede suffered an injury during Friday's Super Test. Despite missing out on the chance to score any points during the weekend Appelqvist still sits third in the Enduro Youth championship standings.

Yamaha supported rider Valerian Debaud endured a challenging Spanish GP in Gordexola. With a three-minute time penalty forcing him to settle for sixth on day one, the YZ125 mounted Frenchman ended the GP earning fifth in Enduro Youth on Sunday.

The 2016 FIM Enduro World Championship will now move to Fabriano in Italy for round seven of the series on July 16/17.

Results ? 2016 Enduro World Championship, Round 6, Spain
Day 1 - Enduro Youth
1. Jack Edmondson (GBR), KTM, 1:09:53.35
2. Alexis Beaud (FRA), Husqvarna, 1:11:36.11, +1:42.76
3. Leo le Quere (FRA), TM, 1:11:56.40, +2:03.05
4. Antti Hanninen (FIN), Husqvarna, 1:13:44.47, +3:51.12
5. Lee Sealey (GBR), Yamaha, 1:13:44.92, +3:51.57
6. Valerian Debaud (FRA), Yamaha, 1:14:52.35, +4:59.00		 Day 2 - Enduro Youth
1. Jack Edmondson (GBR), KTM, 1:08:55.83
2. Enric Francisco (ESP), KTM, 1:09:27.35, +31.52
3. Lee Sealey (GBR), Yamaha, 1:09:33.94, +38.11
4. Leo le Quere (FRA), TM, 1:10:03.61, +1:07.78
5. Valerian Debaud (FRA), Yamaha, 1:11:40.55, +2:44.72
6. Alexis Beaud (FRA), Husqvarna, 1:11:42.65, +2:46.82
2016 Enduro World Championship Standings (After Round Six)
Enduro Youth
1. Jack Edmondson (GBR), KTM, 189pts
2. Jean-Baptiste Nicolot (FRA), Yamaha, 148pts
3. Erik Appelqvist (SWE), Yamaha, 126pts
4. Lee Sealey (GBR), Yamaha, 114pts
5. Valerian Debaud (FRA), Yamaha, 106pts
6. Antti Hanninen (FIN), Husqvarna, 78pts

All results of EnduroGP on www.endurogp.org

Next event in Italy on 16 and 17 July.