14Gregg Black at the Bol d’Ornever left the top three positions. And after the morning restart, SERT was back at the top within a few of the remaining hours of the race, eventually scoring its 17th Bol d’Or win and also a record nine Bol d’Or wins for Philippe – who announced his retirement from the team at the end of 2019. The Frenchman, who has been a kingpin of the Suzuki team for many years, remains the individual record holder of victories at this prestigious race.Said Philippe: “I was focused on the last stint and I really appreciated that Damien allowed me to finish the race. I want to thank the new SERT for their hard work and constant improvement day after day. But I TEAM SUZUKI RACING NEWSwon’t forget the former team without whom we wouldn’t be here.” Masson added: “It wasn’t easy to go back on track this morning, but the bike was working well, and we quickly found the right pace. This race was very special because it was the last New SERT Team Manager Damien Saulnier won the Anthony Delhalle Spirit Award in FranceBol d’Or with Vincent. We experienced very strong emotions working together and I am really happy to end this story with a victory.” Black said: “It was a very strange race. The track was very tricky, and the race direction took the right decision for the riders’ safety. SERT Team at the Bol d’Or in FranceWe were very consistent all through the race. The team worked really well, and I want to thank them all for this victory because it’s my flrst victory in a 24-hour race.” As SERT left the event on 60 points, and with a 12-point lead in the series, SERT was also awarded an extra bonus with Team Manager Saulnier being awarded the coveted Anthony Delhalle Spirit Trophy – an award for the most-deserved person or team during the event. Five-times EWC Champion Delhalle, who was a long-time SERT and also Junior Team rider, succumbed to injuries following a pre-season test crash in 2017.2019 Winter Issue“I want to thank the new SERT for their hard work and constant improvement day after day. But I won’t forget the former team without whom we wouldn’t be here.” – VINCENT PHILIPPE2019-2020EWC
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