Oscar & Juan Gálvez Racetrack
Oscar & Juan Gálvez Racetrack
Anstie completed another clean sweep, just as he had done in Argentina the previous weekend. The British rider took the Superpole and won all three races in what was another perfect evening for the Team GSM by Star Racing Yamaha rider.
The 32-year-old now has a 16-point lead in the championship after two rounds and is in a commanding position to win back the world crown.
He said: “It was a lot of fun, I did enough to execute it well. This week I have even felt pretty sick. I lost my voice and we have to deal with these things, but it is about executing things perfectly and I am pleased with myself because it was a difficult track.
“Fighting for another world title means a lot and I am looking forward to the next round in Australia.”
Meanwhile, Rick Ware Racing’s Coty Schock took second place in all three races and improved on his results in Buenos Aires.
Schock is now second in the championship and the experienced rider says he was trying to hunt down Anstie while keeping it clean.
He said: “I was just trying to catch every lap. I knew Max was going to be consistent and it would be difficult to catch him and I was not close enough to make a pass.
“But I am not a dirty rider, and neither is Max. I don’t want to have that kind of series where it is a free-for-all and you take each other out. I want to race with respect.
“We kept it clean but he was just too good in the whoops and I need to figure out the settings but there is definite progress today.”
Enzo Lopes completed the podium and stood dressed in a Brazilian flag.
He added: “I wanted to turn it around from Argentina and it felt like a fight, and I want to go to Australia and do well.
“I feel like I am still adapting [to the SX2 bike]. I think the 450 suited my style and I am used to the power. I am still adapting but the next ride should be better.”