Lucas Mahias has secured his maiden World Supersport title with a thrilling victory after a frantic race-long battle against Jules Cluzel, while Kenan Sofuoglu gritted his way to a valiant third place on his comeback from injury.
Lucas Mahias has moved closer to sealing the 2017 World Supersport championship by taking his maiden pole position of the year at the season finale with a lap record on the GRT Yamaha.
Lucas Mahias has laid down the marker to beat for World Supersport title rival Kenan Sofuoglu by topping Friday practice in Qatar at the season finale at the Losail International Circuit.
World Supersport championship leader Kenan Sofuoglu has been ruled out of the Magny-Cours round after suffering three fractures in his hip in a nasty crash during Superpole qualifying.
"I really respect Sam Lowes, his style is good and he is a very talented rider. I would say that Sam and I are at about the same level" - Kenan Sofuoglu.
For the first time in 37 years, MV Agusta is celebrating a world championship podium following an inspired performance by Roberto Rolfo at Donington Park.
Sam Lowes keeps his head on a chaotic day for the World Supersport Championship field, overcoming several circumstances to score an impressive second win of the year.
Dan Linfoot and Florian Marino will continue with the rebranded Mahi Racing Team India, alongside the previously announced Kenan Sofuoglu and Fabien Foret.
Sam Lowes picks up where he left off from testing to go quickest in first free practice at the Moscow Raceway, ahead of Jules Cluzel and Kenan Sofugolu.
Simon Buckmaster: In my opinion the penalty was simply nowhere near harsh enough for such an outright dangerous move. It is not the first time with Kenan either...
Sam Lowes inherits victory after Kenan Sofuoglu is dropped from first to fifth for an unexplained confrontation involving Fabien Foret during the race.