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Strong and consistent start to FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship

May 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Benistant Places Fifth at Challenging MXGP of Galicia Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant maintained his strong and consistent start to the FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship with a fighting fifth overall in Lugo, […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts ends illustrious MX2 career

September 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Ends Illustrious MX2 Career with Phenomenal Grand Prix Win as Yamaha Secures Fourth Consecutive MX2 Manufacturer’s World Title Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts ended an illustrious MX2 career with a thrilling Grand […]

Phenomenal career-best performance at FIM MX2 World Championship Uddevalla Sweden

August 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Elzinga Celebrates Career-Best Finish in Sweden Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga put in a phenomenal performance at the 15th round of the FIM MX2 World Championship in Uddevalla, Sweden. The young Dutchman tied […]

Incredible fighting spirit on display at FIM Motocross World Championship in Finland

July 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Elzinga Fights to Sixth in Finland Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga showed incredible fighting spirit as he charged to sixth overall at the 14th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Vantaa, […]

Title fight with dominant double race win at MXGP Lommel

July 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Boosts MX2 Title Charge with Thrilling Home Grand Prix Victory Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts closed the gap in the MX2 title fight with a dominant double race win at the 13th […]

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The unique challenge of a brand new MXGP circuit

July 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Celebrates 100th Grand Prix Start with Dominant Double Race Win in Lombok Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts celebrated a milestone 100th Grand Prix start with a dominant 1-1 finish at the 11th […]

Teutschenthal circuit notorious for rough and rutted terrain a formidable challenge

June 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Benistant Adds Sixth Podium Finish to MX2 Title Campaign in Germany Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant added a sixth podium finish to his MX2 title campaign after finishing third overall at the ninth […]

MXGP Yamaha Rider Undergoes Wrist Surgery and potential return

May 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts successfully underwent surgery with hand and wrist specialist Dr. Joris Duerinkx on May 24th in Genk, Belgium. The surgery was performed to repair the left wrist injury that […]

Thrilling Yamaha victory at FIM Motocross World Championship in Villars Sous Ecot France

May 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Benistant Celebrates Formidable French Grand Prix Win Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant achieved a thrilling victory at the seventh round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Villars Sous Ecot, France. Encouraged by […]

Over the handlebars injury at FIM Motocross World Championship France

May 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Ruled Out of French Grand Prix after Qualifying Race Fall Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts has been ruled out of the French Grand Prix in Villars Sous Ecot, round seven of the […]

48-point lead for Spaniard at FIM Motocross World Championship in Madrid

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Secures Second Overall at Spanish Grand Prix & Extends MX2 Championship Lead Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts powered his YZ250FM to second overall at the sixth round of the FIM Motocross World […]

MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship in Agueda Portugal

April 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Extends Championship Lead with Inch Perfect Performance in Portugal Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts powered his YZ250FM to a perfect double-race win at the fifth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship […]

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Powerful comeback at FIM Motocross World Championship Pietramurata Italy

April 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Displays Tenacity with Stunning Podium Finish to Maintain MX2 Championship Lead Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts made a powerful comeback at the fourth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Pietramurata, […]

Emphatic win at FIM Motocross World Championship Riola-Sardo Sardinia

March 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Celebrates Second Consecutive Grand Prix Win as Benistant Bags Podium Finish in Sardinia Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts celebrated an emphatic win at the second round of the FIM Motocross World Championship […]

Historic season of MX2 racing championship runner-up after breathtaking fight

September 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts ended a historic season of MX2 racing as the championship runner-up after a breathtaking fight to second overall at the 18th and final round of the series in […]

Ready to Go for Gold at MXGP Season Finale

September 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The 18th and final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship is set to go down to the wire with only 2-points separating Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts and the only remaining challenger, […]

Yamaha Confirms Rider Line Up for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 2023

August 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to confirm a three-rider line-up for the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team in 2023. Yamaha and the team have retained title challengers Jago Geerts and Thibault Benistant for another […]

Grand Prix Victory in France to Maintain MX2 Championship Lead

August 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant showed phenomenal form at the 17th and penultimate round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Saint Jean d’Angely, France. The Frenchman finished second overall after a remarkable […]

Dramatic Finnish at Grand Prix FIM Motocross World Championship Hyvinkää

August 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts finished third at the 16th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Hyvinkää, Finland, after a dominant victory in race one and a heroic charge back to […]

Scintillating win at FIM Motocross World Championship Lommel Belgium

July 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts celebrated a scintillating win at his home Grand Prix, round 14 of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Lommel, Belgium, to extend his championship lead out to 23-points. […]

Benistant Secures Third Consecutive Podium in Samota-Sumbawa

June 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant secured his third consecutive podium finish at the 12th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Samota-Sumbawa, Indonesia. The 19-year-old Frenchman paired a fourth-place finish in race […]

Maiden German MXGP Win as Yamaha Reclaims Championship Lead

June 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant was exceptional at the MXGP of Germany, round 11 of the FIM Motocross World Championship. The 19-year-old Frenchman celebrated his first-ever Grand Prix win after following a third-place […]

Riders Fired Up for MXGP French Grand Prix

June 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Following a thrilling Grand Prix in Spain where Maxime Renaux and Glenn Coldenhoff secured Yamaha its first 1-2 finish since the Lombardian Grand Prix in August 2015, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team is […]

True grit and determination at FIM Motocross World Championship Madrid

May 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts showed his true grit and determination at the ninth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Madrid, Spain. After a heavy fall, the 22-year-old Belgian star salvaged […]

Extends MX2 Championship Lead with Magnificent Performance in Maggiora

May 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts celebrated a 13th career Grand Prix victory at the seventh round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, in Maggiora, Italy, and extended his championship lead out to 6-points […]

Reclaims MX2 Championship Lead after Perfect Weekend in Latvia

April 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts reclaimed the MX2 championship lead after a dominant performance at the MX2 Grand Prix of Latvia, where he went 1-1 for his second Grand Prix win of the […]

100% podium streak in 2022

April 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts made an impression at the fourth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Agueda, Portugal, making amends to his first race woes with a convincing victory in […]

Primed for MXGP of Portugal

March 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s Factory MXGP and MX2 teams will be back to full strength this weekend at the Portuguese Grand Prix with the return of Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant. Benistant will join his teammate, […]

Geerts Extends Podium Streak & MX2 Championship Lead in Argentina

March 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts continued his fine form at the MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina, claiming an emphatic race win and a second-place finish to celebrate the third round of the FIM Motocross World […]

Podium Delight for Geerts at MX2 Season Opener Winchester England

February 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts claimed solid points at the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship at Matterley Basin in Winchester, England. After two hard-fought races, in which he finished fourth […]

2021 MX2 World Championship Runner-Up

November 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s duo of Jago Geerts and Maxime Renaux made it a perfect end to an exceptional season for Yamaha and the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team, celebrating the 18th and […]

Road to the Crown 2021 FIM Motocross MX2 World Champion

November 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Maxime Renaux was crowned 2021 FIM Motocross MX2 World Champion at the 16th round of the 18-stop series in Pietramurata, Italy, on Sunday, October 31. The Yamaha ace sealed his […]

MX2 World Champion Crowned after Stunning Grand Prix of Garda Victory

November 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Maxime Renaux has been crowned 2021 MX2 World Champion at the 16th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Pietramurata, Italy, after celebrating a phenomenal Grand Prix win with […]

Incredible Dolomite mountains picturesque backdrop for MXGP of Trentino

October 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The incredible Dolomite mountains provided a picturesque backdrop for the MXGP of Trentino, round 14 of the FIM Motocross World Championship, that saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts make a long-overdue return to […]

Thrilling performance victory at the MXGP of Spain

October 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Maxime Renaux put in a thrilling performance to claim his fourth Grand Prix victory at the MXGP of Spain, round 13 of the FIM Motocross World Championship. As a result, […]

FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyonkarahisar Turkey

September 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Maxime Renaux made his seventh podium appearance today at the ninth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey. The Frenchman finished on the same points as the […]

Renaux Extends Championship Lead with Double Moto Victory as Geerts Takes Second

August 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Maxime Renaux dominated the MX2 Grand Prix of Latvia with a double race win – the first of his career – to extend his championship lead out to 34-points. Jago […]

Grand Prix win on home soil at MX2 Grand Prix of Flanders Lommel Belgium

August 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts celebrated an emphatic Grand Prix win on home soil at the MX2 Grand Prix of Flanders in Lommel, Belgium. The Belgian was joined on the podium by Monster […]

Geerts Dominant in Oss as Renaux Takes MX2 Championship Lead

July 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts was unstoppable at the fourth round of FIM Motocross World Championship in Oss, The Netherlands, as he powered his YZ250FM to a double race victory – his first […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Maxime Renaux celebrated emphatic MXGP Great Britain

June 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Miguel Oliveira was the standout KTM RC16 racer at the Motul TT Assen Grand Prix and the ninth round of 2021 MotoGP as the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider ran to 5th position in […]

Optimistic Opener for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2

June 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Maxime Renaux has started his MX2 World Championship campaign with sixth overall following a decent showing of speed and fight in both races at the opening round of the FIM […]

New Look for 2021 MX2 Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Unveiled

February 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fielding an exciting three-rider line-up in 2021, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team is on the hunt for FIM Motocross World Championship glory, as it aims to secure the MX2 Championship gold plate while […]

Results of final race of the 2020 MX2 season for Yamaha

November 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Ben Watson closed the book on an inspiring MX2 career with a thrilling race win and Grand Prix victory. The Brit was joined on the podium by SM Action M.C. […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team Celebrates Historic Double Podium

October 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The 13th round of the FIM MX2 World Championship in Lommel, Belgium, was one for the history books with the Hans Corvers led Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team toasting an unforgettable first-ever double […]

Geerts Celebrates Spanish Grand Prix from Second Step of the Podium

October 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts celebrated the 12th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship at the brand-new Xanadu-Arroyomolinos venue in Madrid, Spain, from the second step of the podium. Teammate Ben Watson […]

Yamaha narrowly misses podium at the MX2 Grand Prix of Città di Mantova

October 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Renaux Narrowly Misses the Podium as Geerts & Watson Look to Bounce Back at the Grand Prix of Europe. The second of three consecutive events in Mantova, Italy, this week saw SM Action M.C. Migliori’s […]

1000 spectators as Italy plays host to the MX2 World Championship

September 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The impressive Monte Coralli circuit in Faenza, Italy, played host to the MX2 World Championship for the third time in the space of week with the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship taking […]

Rocketing Finish to FIM MX2 World Championship in Latvia

August 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts toasted a second consecutive Grand Prix victory at round five of the FIM MX2 World Championship in Kegums, Latvia. Teammate Ben Watson finished fourth overall after a season-best […]