MX1 race results: French Elite RD3 – Romagne – Herlings domination

Jeffrey Herlings delivered a commanding performance at the French Elite MX1 round three in Romagne, securing victory in both races with a significant margin. In the opening race, Herlings pulled away to finish more than thirty seconds ahead of his rivals, demonstrating his dominance on the track. Maxime Desprey claimed second place, while Thibault Benistant completed the podium in third. The second race saw a similar pattern as Herlings once again controlled the proceedings from start to finish. The battle for second place intensified between SR Honda teammates Kevin Horgmo and Thibault Benistant, with Horgmo ultimately edging out Benistant to take the runner-up spot. Despite finishing third, Benistant retained the championship leader’s red plate, highlighting the closely contested nature of the title race. With Herlings’ double win, the championship standings have become increasingly competitive, setting up an intriguing battle for the remainder of the season. Benistant’s ability to hold onto the points lead despite Herlings’ dominance suggests that the fight for the MX1 crown remains wide open. The Romagne round has added fresh momentum to the championship, promising exciting developments in upcoming rounds.