Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Back to Full Strength in Loket
Il team Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP torna al massimo delle forze questo fine settimana con Maxime Renaux reduce da un infortunio per unirsi ai compagni di squadra Jeremy Seewer e Glenn Coldenhoff a Loket, nella Repubblica Ceca, per il 13° round del Campionato mondiale di motocross FIM.
Loket è una pista “vecchia scuola” che incarna molte salite ripide e discese scoraggianti. La superficie è argillosa, che pone una grande enfasi sul controllo dell’acceleratore sia in condizioni di bagnato che di asciutto. Questi tipi di luoghi difficili in genere si adattano allo stile di guida ad alto slancio di Seewer, una dichiarazione dimostrata dai suoi punteggi sul podio nella sede nel 2016, ’17, ’19 e durante la nostra più recente visita nel 2021.
Il “91” è attualmente terzo nella classifica del campionato dopo che un’intossicazione alimentare ha rovinato le sue possibilità di salire sul podio all’MXGP dell’Indonesia tre settimane fa.
MXGP ha subito una pausa di tre settimane nel calendario, che ha funzionato a vantaggio di tutti e tre i piloti Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP. Come Seewer, anche Coldenhoff si ammalò in Indonesia e aveva bisogno di tempo per riprendersi. L’olandese si è ripreso alla grande e ha utilizzato il tempo libero per testare varie parti della sua YZ450FM, come la mappatura e le sospensioni. Attualmente è quinto in classifica, a 2 punti dal Renaux, quarto.
Renaux tornerà al cancello per la prima volta dall’undicesimo round, il MXGP della Germania, dove ha riportato quattro fratture alle vertebre in una caduta in una gara di qualificazione. Il grintoso francese ha lavorato duramente con il suo allenatore presso il fisioterapista per riprendersi in tempi record e lo ha fatto con successo. Rimane quarto in classifica, a 40 punti da Seewer al terzo posto ea 45 punti da Jorge Prado al secondo.
The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team returns to full strength this weekend with Maxime Renaux returning from injury to join teammates Jeremy Seewer and Glenn Coldenhoff in Loket, Czech Republic, for the 13th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship.
Loket is an “old-school” track that embodies many steep up-hills and daunting down-hills. The surface is clay, which puts a big emphasis on throttle control in either wet or dry conditions. These types of hard-packed venues typically suit the high momentum riding style of Seewer – a statement evidenced by his podium scores at the venue in 2016, ’17, ’19, and at our most recent visit in 2021.
The ‘91’ is currently third in the Championship Standings after food poisoning spoiled his chances of a podium finish at the MXGP of Indonesia three weeks ago.
MXGP has endured a three-week pause in the calendar, which worked to the advantage of all three Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP riders. Like Seewer, Coldenhoff also fell ill in Indonesia and needed time to recover. The Dutchman bounced back strong and has used the time off to test various parts on his YZ450FM, such as the mapping and suspension. He is currently fifth in the standings, 2-point shy of Renaux in fourth.
Renaux will be back on the gate for the first time since round 11, the MXGP of Germany, where he suffered four vertebrae fractures in a Qualifying Race fall. The gritty Frenchman has been working hard with his trainer at physiotherapist to recover in record time and has done so successfully. He remains fourth in the standings, 40-points shy of Seewer in third, and 45-points off Jorge Prado in second.
The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team will arrive in Loket ready to continue its title charge. Jago Geerts is 4-points off the championship lead and is determined to return to the podium this weekend.
Teammate Thibault Benistant arrives confident as the Czech venue was the site of his first-ever MX2 podium celebration. The talented Frenchman has gone from strength to strength since his return to racing at round four. He has already collected four pieces of podium silverware and is already up to seventh in the Championship Standings.
This weekend’s circuit is 130km west of Czech’s capital – Prague – and has been etched into the hillside of Loket – a quaint medieval village made famous by its role in the blockbuster hit – James Bond 007 Casino Royale – back in 2006.
Jeremy Seewer
3rd MXGP Championship Standings, 405-points
“I took the time to recover after getting sick in Indonesia. After that, I have really been focusing on the sand to prepare for Lommel. I will do one day there this week and one day on hard pack to get ready for Loket. I have many good memories in Czech, but my favourite was definitely 2019! I took all three holeshots and was on the podium with my teammate. I like Loket, the place is nice, the track is an old-school style track; a little sketchy at times, but that’s always Loket, so I am looking forward to it, and also to go back racing at 100%.”
Maxime Renaux
4th MXGP Championship Standings, 365-points
“My recovery went really good and I am happy to be back on the bike without any pain and feeling steady with the back. We worked really hard with the physio since day one after the injury and that really helped me to heal faster. I look forward to Loket. I have some good memories in there, especially last year being on the second step of the podium. It’s a nice track that I always enjoy riding.”
Glenn Coldenhoff
5th MXGP Championship Standings, 363-points
“The break was good. I have been testing and training in Italy and we had a good week of work. This week I will do some final testing and training before Loket. I like the track there. I like old-school tracks in general and Loket is one of those. Last year, I got fourth overall there, so I am looking to make it to the podium this time.”
Jago Geerts
2nd MX2 World Championship Standings, 498-points
“It’s a special track in Loket. The layout is old-school and pretty fun to ride. I felt comfortable on the track last year, so I hope I will have the same feeling again this year. I’ve made some small changes in bike specifically for this race, because that track is special, so hopefully they will work well, and I can be on the podium.
Thibault Benistant
7th MX2 World Championship Standings, 304-points
“During the last two weeks, I have been testing suspension and that went well but didn’t do anything really special. I have just been spending time on the bike and with a weekend off from racing, we didn’t need to put too much emphasis on recovery. Loket was one of my best memories with my first podium last year and also the race win, so I really look forward to racing there this weekend.”
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