Red Bull KTM’s Nathan Watson secures second victory in France

Michelle Liew

December 9, 2019

Nathan Watson extends his lead after another triumph!

Nathan Watson | Photo credits: KTM Factory Racing

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing‘s Nathan Watson has put up a stellar performance at round four of the CFS: Championnat de France des Sables as the rider claimed victory at Saint Leger de Balson. Watson won his second win of the series to extend his championship lead whereas teammate Camille Chapeliere also joined him on the podium after securing a third-place finish.

Round five will be taking place at Hossegor-Capbreton on December 14-15.

Nathan Watson (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)- As It Happened

Photo credits: KTM Factory Racing

“Conditions were difficult today. We woke up to rain and it seemed to keep falling the whole day. By the time our race rolled around the track was pretty beaten up. I knew getting a good start and getting to the front as early as possible would be key. Thankfully I had one of my better starts of the year and with some decent passes, I was able to get by Camille for the lead on around lap four. I just put my head down after that and opened up an advantage. When I got it to about one-minute and 30 seconds I was able to control things to the finish. We’re back in action next weekend. Hopefully, I can continue this win streak heading into the Christmas break,” says Watson as quoted from KTM Factory Racing.

Camille Chapeliere (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)- As It Happened

Photo credits: KTM Factory Racing

“I’m really happy with my performance this weekend. After a fourth-place result last time out I was targeting a podium here and now I’ve managed to achieve that. At Loon-Plage I tried to ride more conservatively and finished fourth. But I knew stepping the pace up a little more could improve my result. With another holeshot – I’m unbeaten this year – I put myself into a strong position and led for the first four laps. I stuck with Nathan for as long as possible when he came past and then focused on my own race. I’m happy with third and how things have gone, now I want to carry that confidence and form into next weekend’s race.”