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02/07/2001
McWILLIAMS SECURES FIRST GRAND PRIX VICTORY
NORTHERN Ireland's Jeremy McWilliams has won his first ever Grand Prix after a nine-year wait.
The Newtownabbey rider was victorious during Saturday’s world championship race in Holland after dominating the 250cc GP to secure first place for the MS Aprilia team.
McWilliams, who started the race on the front row of the grid in fourth, quickly took the lead which he held throughout the 18-lap race, and which he finished in just over 39 minutes.
His victory moves him up to sixth in the World Championship standings after seven races with 68 points. Japan’s Daijiro Katoh currently leads the table on 136 points.
Meanwhile, Co Antrim rider Adrian Coates made it an Ulster double in Holland by claiming victory in the European 250cc Championship race.
Coates edged out previous leader Jarno Janssen from Sweden to take a one-point lead in the series. (MB)
The Newtownabbey rider was victorious during Saturday’s world championship race in Holland after dominating the 250cc GP to secure first place for the MS Aprilia team.
McWilliams, who started the race on the front row of the grid in fourth, quickly took the lead which he held throughout the 18-lap race, and which he finished in just over 39 minutes.
His victory moves him up to sixth in the World Championship standings after seven races with 68 points. Japan’s Daijiro Katoh currently leads the table on 136 points.
Meanwhile, Co Antrim rider Adrian Coates made it an Ulster double in Holland by claiming victory in the European 250cc Championship race.
Coates edged out previous leader Jarno Janssen from Sweden to take a one-point lead in the series. (MB)
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