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MXGP & MX2 Teams Aim for More Podium Success in The Netherlands

July 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Two weeks after an exciting Italian Grand Prix that saw Yamaha celebrate success in both MXGP and MX2 classes, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are determined to keep up the momentum […]

MXGP and MX2 teams back in action again at Maggiora Italy

June 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Less than one week after a pivotal Grand Prix in Great Britain, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams will be back in action again this weekend in Maggiora, Italy, for the third […]

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 […]

93RD CAREER VICTORY AT MXGP BRITISH GRAND PRIX

June 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The British Grand Prix formed the second round of 2021 MXGP and the spectacular sprawl of the Matterley Basin circuit was the stage for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tony Cairoli to post his first […]

Difficult day at round two FIM Motocross World Championship

June 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing have completed a difficult day of racing at round two of the FIM Motocross World Championship. Following a strong start to the season in Russia, Thomas Kjer Olsen placed 12th […]

Stunning Black Sea backdrop for MXGP Orlyonok circuit Russia

June 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen has claimed an impressive sixth overall in his MXGP class debut at round one of the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship. Competing for the first time in […]

Delayed 2021 MXGP season fired into life

June 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The delayed 2021 MXGP season fired into life with a trip to the impressive and demanding Russian course on the banks of the Black Sea and after a year’s hiatus from the calendar. The inaugural […]

MXGP & MX2 Teams Primed for MXGP Opener Russia

June 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After an extended off-season, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are motivated to start their 2021 campaigns with the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship set to take place on […]

2021 FIM Motocross World Championship Q&A

June 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MX2 TEAM MANAGER SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ON THE UPCOMING SEASON With the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship starting in Russia this weekend, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2 team manager Rasmus Jorgensen opens […]

MX2 2021: Q&A SESSIONS

May 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Russia takes place on June 13th and means that the 2021 FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship is getting closer at last, so we decided to ask our three Red Bull KTM […]

Extraordinary Yamaha 2021 MXGP & MX2 team line-up

April 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Back with an extraordinary line-up in 2021, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 teams are looking fast and motivated as they set their sights on the first FIM Motocross World Championship gate-drop of […]

Exciting 2021 start for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams

March 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The month of February has been a busy and exciting start to 2021 for the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams. Both squads made their annual trips south, to the island of Sardinia […]

PREPARED AND WAITING FOR THE START OF THE 2021 MX2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

March 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton and Kay de Wolf have successfully completed their pre-season testing and are continuing their preparations ahead of the 2021 MX2 World Championship start. Following a productive winter spent […]

LOOK AHEAD TO THE MXGP FIM MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

February 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

THOMAS KJER OLSEN AND ARMINAS JASIKONIS LOOK AHEAD TO THE FIM MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s MXGP class competitors Thomas Kjer Olsen and Arminas Jasikonis have both enjoyed highly positive, but very […]

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 […]

MX2 Star Rider Making the Move to MXGP

December 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

“I promise there is nothing in life that would have given me the same level of emotion and general high than what I have experienced during my best days racing.” Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 […]

Honda UK Announces 2021 British Motocross Championship Team

December 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Honda UK are delighted to announce they are back in British Motocross Championship action with a brand new title sponsor and will be known as Crendon Fastrack Honda. The squad, backed by one of the […]

Motocross, Enduro and Supermoto World Champions in MXGP, MX2, WMX, Enduro GP and S1GP

November 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

In the recent concluded Motocross, Enduro and Supermoto World Championships 2020, there was always and only one name sticking with the titled riders: Vertex Pistons. VP Italy, famous Italian manufacturer of Vertex Pistons, continues year […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES THOMAS KJER OLSEN MOVES ON TO MXGP

November 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

MX2 STAR ADVANCES TO MXGP FOR 2021 WITH ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL CAREER ON FC 250 MACHINERY Husqvarna Motorcycles and the Nestaan-MX managed Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2 team would like […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Agonisingly close to snatching victory

November 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton has placed fourth overall at the final round of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, the MXGP of Garda Trentino. Battling to an opening moto seventh place finish, […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team achieved its ultimate goal

November 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Geerts & Watson Make History at Penultimate Round in Pietramurata The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team achieved its ultimate goal at the Grand Prix of Pietramurata with Jago Geerts and Ben Watson celebrating the […]

First-ever MX2 Grand Prix win at Lommel for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Ben Watson

November 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts returned to his winning ways at the 16th round of the MX2 World Championship in Pietramurata, Italy finishing 3-1 for his fifth overall victory of the season. SM […]

Husqvarna MXGP of Trentino “feels great to be back on the podium and win another moto”

November 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

LATE SEASON FORM CONTINUES FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MX2 ACE AS HE PLACES SECOND OVERALL AT MXGP OF TRENTINO Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen has claimed a runner-up finish in […]

MXGP and MX2 teams ready for Final Showdown in Trentino

October 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are preparing for the final three rounds of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship. The last triple-header will see the 16th round of the series take […]

THOMAS KJER OLSEN CLAIMS FOURTH OVERALL AT MXGP LOMMEL

October 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen has finished in a strong fourth place overall at the round 15 of the MX2 World Championship, just two points adrift of the podium. Racing at the […]

Ben Watson Celebrates Maiden Grand Prix MX2 Win in Lommel

October 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Ben Watson celebrated his very first Grand Prix win at the 15th round of the MX2 World Championship in Lommel, Belgium, as the drama continued for teammate Jago Geerts who […]

MX2 Lommel race quickly unravelled when clipped rider pitched off track

October 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen has finished seventh overall at a challenging MXGP of Limburg, round 14 of the MX2 World Championship. Racing at Lommel for the second of three visits to […]

Career-best result after two scintillating performances at MX2 Grand Prix of Limburg

October 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Ben Watson toasted a career-best result after two scintillating performances at the 14th round of the FIM MX2 World Championship in Lommel, Belgium. The ‘919’ went 2-3 for second overall […]

18-year-old to join Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team for the 2021 season

October 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Thibault Benistant will join the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team for the 2021 season. The recently crowned EMX250 Champion will race a YZ250FM in the FIM […]

FIFTH OVERALL FOR THOMAS KJER OLSEN AT MXGP ROUND 13

October 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen has placed fifth overall in the MX2 class at round 13 of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship. Racing at Lommel, the MXGP of Flanders, the Dane […]

Triple-Header MXGP and MX2 Yamaha Team Home Race

October 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are excited to return ‘home’ for the next three Grands Prix. Both teams don’t have far to venture with the 13th, 14th and 15th rounds of […]

FOURTH CONSECUTIVE PODIUM RESULT WITH THIRD OVERALL AT MXGP OF SPAIN

October 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen has claimed third overall in the MX2 class at the MXGP of Spain, round 12 of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship. Marking his fourth podium visit […]

Husqvarna Signs 14 & 16 Year-old Racers to MX2 World Championship & EMX250 Series

October 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce the signings of Kay de Wolf and Maxime Grau for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Continuing with the Nestaan MX run Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2 team following […]

Yamaha’s MXGP & MX2 Riders Motivated for More Podium Celebrations in Madrid

October 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With seven rounds remaining on the MXGP calendar and little time to rest, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are looking forward to racing at an all-new and unknown venue for the […]

MX2 Yamaha Jago Geerts shares exciting news

October 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to confirm that Jago Geerts will remain with the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team through 2022. It is also with great pleasure that Yamaha Motor Europe can confirm the […]

MX2 and MXGP of Lombardia Race Results

September 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s MX2 pairing of Thomas Kjer Olsen and Jed Beaton have respectively finished first and second overall at the MXGP of Lombardia. Their breakthrough overall results follow a series of strong […]

Incredible speed and finesse for Yamaha at MX2 World Championship

September 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The ninth round of the MX2 World Championship was marked by Ben Watson’s incredible speed and finesse onboard his Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 YZ250FM around the sandy Mantova circuit in Italy. The 23-year-old Brit […]

MXGP & MX2 World Title Chase in Mantova

September 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Teams Keen to Continue MXGP & MX2 World Title Chase in Mantova The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are set to return to Italy for the ninth, 10th […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing – Thomas Kjer Olsen – Podium – MXGP of Città di Faenza

September 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen has claimed his first MX2 overall podium of the season at the MXGP of Città di Faenza. At a second consecutive fast and furious GP held at […]

Renaux Achieves Three Career Milestones at Italian Grand Prix

September 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

SM Action M.C. Migliori’s Maxime Renaux celebrated a trio of career milestones at the sixth round of the MX2 World Championship in Faenza, Italy – the first of three back-to-back rounds at the steep, fast-paced, […]

Never giving up MXGP of Italy Racer carves way through field to Finish

September 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton has earned a strong fifth-place overall MX2 class result after claiming a pair of sixth-place moto finishes at the MXGP of Italy. Riding two calculated races at what […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Fired Up for Faenza Triple-Header

September 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Following the recent update to the 2020 MXGP calendar, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are making their way to Faenza, Italy, for the second triple-header of this year’s FIM Motocross World […]

SBS introduce indestructible mechanical bonding brake pads for motorcyclists

August 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Leading motorcycle brake pad manufacturer, SBS Friction, now introduces an upgrade of their RSI compound with an indestructible mechanical bonding The upgraded RSI compound has been tested for several years and is developed with professional […]

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 […]

AMA Motocross Season Restarts! It’s a beautiful thing to be going racing!

August 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 13. The JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Racing and Twisted Tea H.E.P. Motorsports Suzuki racers are eager to start the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series as the season kicks off […]

Geerts Strikes Back with 1-1 Victory at MX2 Round of Riga

August 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts regained valuable championship points at the fourth round of the MX2 World Championship in Kegums, Riga, with a magnificent double race victory for his second Grand Prix win […]

ARMINAS JASIKONIS CLAIMS RACE WIN AT MXGP OF RIGA

August 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Arminas Jasikonis has claimed his first ever MXGP moto victory after topping the second race at the Grand Prix of Riga, round four of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship. […]

Geerts Amends Race 1 Drama with a Spectacular Race 2 Win in Latvia

August 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Ben Watson and Jago Geerts set the foundation they hope to build on at the third round of the FIM MX2 World Championship, the first of three Grands Prix that […]

Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Revved Up for MXGP Restart in Latvia

August 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Revved Up for MXGP Restart in Latvia After a lengthy break in the calendar due to the crisis, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 […]

MXGP & MX2 Race Restart Details – 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship

August 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing are poised and eager for the gates to drop at the long-awaited restart of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship. Following many weeks of focused training, Arminas Jasikonis, Thomas Kjer […]

New MXGP Calendar Has MXGP & MX2 Teams Raring to Race

July 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With restrictions surrounding the lockdown starting to ease, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing teams are eager for the MXGP season to recommence. After completing two rounds earlier this year, the new MXGP calendar will […]

SUZUKI’S GROOMBRIDGE READY FOR END OF LOCKDOWN

May 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 13. Suzuki New Zealand’s multi-talented all-rounder Brad Groombridge, like all motorcycle racers, is hungry to get back on track with his Suzuki RM-Z450 once the lockdown from the crisis […]

UP AND RUNNING: NEW ZEALAND MX1 AND MX2 RACING SERIES IS STILL ON

March 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 23. Brad Groombridge: RM-Z450 – MX1 Class – 6th Brad Groombridge: RM-Z4250 – MX2 Class – 10th Brad Groombridge raced his RM-Z450 and RM-Z250 in both MX1 and MX2 […]

JED BEATON FINISHES FOURTH OVERALL AT MXGP OF GREAT BRITAIN

March 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

JED BEATON FINISHES FOURTH OVERALL AT MXGP OF GREAT BRITAIN ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MX2 RACER KICKS OFF 2020 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CAMPAIGN WITH 2-6 RESULTS AT MATTERLEY BASIN Jed Beaton has claimed Rockstar Energy […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA SET FOR 2020 MXGP SEASON START

February 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

JONASS, JASIKONIS, KJER OLSEN AND BEATON WELL-PREPARED FOR 2020 MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass, Arminas Jasikonis, Thomas Kjer Olsen and Jed Beaton are all set for the much-anticipated opening […]

STRONG SHOWING FROM ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA AT FINAL PRE-SEASON INTERNATIONAL MOTOCROSS OF 2020

February 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Bringing their pre-season racing schedule to a positive close, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton, Kay de Wolf and Pauls Jonass have all successfully completed their final warm-up race ahead of the start of […]

Vertex Pistons inaugurated 2020 by winning all four titles of the Internazionali d’Italia

February 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After the brilliant 2019 season, Vertex Pistons inaugurated 2020 by winning all four titles of the Internazionali d’Italia with three of its riders: Tim Gajser won the MX1 class and the Supercampione, Maxime Renaux the […]

JED BEATON AND KAY DE WOLF MAKE POSITIVE START TO 2020 SEASON AT HAWKSTONE INTERNATIONAL

February 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MX2 RIDERS BATTLE TO FOURTH AND FIFTH PLACE OVERALL MX2 CLASS RESULTS IN ENGLAND Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton and Kay de Wolf today got their first taste […]

VERTEX PISTONS SUPPORTING MX, MX2 AND MXGP MOTOCROSS TEAMS

February 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Vertex pistons, after the brilliant 2019 season in which they dominated the MXGP championship with Tim Gajser, are once again supporting the major official teams, that also this year chose the quality and performance […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING 2020 MX2 TEAM

January 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to release official imagery of the 2020 Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2 team, featuring team riders Thomas Kjer Olsen, Jed Beaton and EMX250 rider Kay de Wolf. With the opening […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND CONTRACT WITH ZACH OSBORNE

November 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce that Zach Osborne has signed with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team for an additional year, extending his current contract into the 2021 season. Osborne has enjoyed a […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES´ OFFICIAL MX2 TEAM TO BE MANAGED BY NESTAAN-MX

October 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to confirm the signing of a multi-year agreement with Nestaan-MX, who will manage and run the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2 team from 2020 onwards. Based in Belgium, the team […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES THANK JACKY MARTENS

October 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles wish to formally thank Jacky Martens and the JM Racing team for their many years of service as Husqvarna Motorcycles’ officially supported MX2 representatives in the FIM Motocross World Championship. Working with Husqvarna […]

THOMAS KJER OLSEN & PAULS JONASS IMPRESS AT 2019 MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS

September 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING DUO DELIVER STANDOUT RESULTS AT HUGELY CHALLENGING 73RD MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS IN ASSEN, THE NETHERLANDS Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen has finished as the best performing MX2 […]

Yamaha Armed with Podium Challengers at the Monster Energy Motocross of Nations in Assen

September 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer and Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Gautier Paulin are set to line-up for the final event on the 2019 calendar. Both riders will proudly represent their nations at […]

Yamaha Stars Chasing Championship Medals at MXGP Season Finale

September 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory and Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP teams are set to travel halfway across the world for the 18th and final round of the MXGP and MX2 World Championships. The season […]

PAULS JONASS FINISHES THIRD OVERALL AT MXGP OF TURKEY

September 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER CLAIMS ANOTHER TOP-THREE RESULT WITH 2-5 FINISHES AT AFYONKARAHISAR, TURKEY Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass has claimed a second consecutive MXGP podium result having finished third overall […]