The tone has been set at the qualifying rounds at Oschersleben. On the German track the struggle began on Thursday afternoon in the first qualifying session between the two favourites Suzuki Endurance Racing Team and Team Kawasaki France. A close-fought battle for the front of the grid saw Kawasaki France and SERT separated by only a tenth of a second. In the second session this morning Kawasaki France took pole position just ahead of SERT, who had initially taken a very small lead from the first qualifying session on Thursday afternoon.
The Oschersleben 24 Hours is shaping up to be a decisive encounter in the race for the QMMF Endurance FIM World Championship. With 35 points on offer for the winner, the overall classifications could be turned on their head at this the fourth leg of the Championship, next weekend in Germany.