Matteo Ferrari defeated Hector Garzo and Xavier Simeon to secure his maiden MotoE victory in the first of two Misano contests, capturing the championship lead as a result. Ferrari, who qualified second behind Alex de Angelis, retained his starting position off the line and straight away tried to chase down local man De Angelis who had consolidated his lead through the first few corners. He however came under pressure from Avintia’s Simeon, and quickly slipped to second as the Belgian passed him up the inside into Turn 2. The leading trio began to pull away from the chasing pack, and were helped as fourth placed Eric Granado slid out at Turn 14 at mid-distance, allowing them an even...
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