Rick Elzinga

Yamaha Motor Europe Wishes Rick Elzinga the Best Ahead of New Chapter

Oct 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe extends its heartfelt appreciation to Rick Elzinga as his journey with the Yamaha family concludes following the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship season. With his contract reaching its natural end, the […]

Rick Elzinga Places Fifth Overall at a Wild MX2 World Championship Finale in Australia

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Rick Elzinga has secured a season-best result of fifth overall at the MXGP of Australia. Competing at a circuit brand-new to the series calendar inside the Hidden Valley […]

Strong Seventh in the Sand for Rick Elzinga at Dutch Grand Prix

Aug 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Rick Elzinga has placed seventh overall at his home Grand Prix in the Netherlands. The Dutchman delivered two strong and consistent rides at round 17 of the MX2 […]

Rick Elzinga Ruled Out of French Grand Prix after Qualifying Race Fall

May 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga has been ruled out of the French Grand Prix in Ernée, round nine of the FIM Motocross World Championship, after fracturing his left clavicle in a fall […]

Benistant Seventh as Reisulis Fights to Eighth at MXGP of China

Sep 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant has placed seventh overall at the penultimate round of the FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship in China. Karlis Reisulis finished eighth, tied on points with Benistant, while Rick […]

Sixth for Elzinga at Fast and Frantic Turkish GP

Sep 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga has placed sixth overall at the MXGP of Turkey. Racing at the high-speed, hardpack race track of Afyonkarahisar, the Dutchman charged to an 8-6 result, while teammates Karlis […]

Elzinga Charges to Sixth at Home GP in The Netherlands

Aug 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga has placed sixth overall at his home GP in The Netherlands for round 16 of the 2024 MX2 World Championship. The Dutchman charged through the field in both […]

Rick Elzinga Digs Deep for Sixth at MXGP of Sardegna

Apr 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga fought to sixth overall, delivering his best overall result of the season at the MXGP of Sardegna. At the same time, teammates Thibault Benistant and Andrea Bonacorsi faced […]

MXGP and MX2 teams gearing up for last FIM Motocross World Championship rounds

Aug 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are gearing up for the last three rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship. The 17th round of 19 will take place in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey, this […]

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

Aug 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

Jul 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, […]

MXGP Glory: Jeremy Seewer and Rick Elzinga Test Yamaha’s MORO 07 eMTB

Jul 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Powered by electricity and built for performance and fun, it’s like all of our mountain bike prayers have been answered. Gone are the days of all work and no play. On an eMountain Bike it’s […]

Remarkable Impressive Return to MX2 Podium in Indonesia

Jun 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Makes Impressive Return to MX2 Podium in Indonesia Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts made a remarkable return to the podium at the 10th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Sumbawa, […]

Action kicks off in Samota-Sumbawa for MXGP Indonesia

Jun 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Determined to Dominate, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Set for Scorching Indonesian Double-Header The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams have arrived in Indonesia, determined to fight for race wins […]

Injury Sidelines main Yamaha MXGP rider for France

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Collarbone Injury Sidelines Elzinga Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga sustained an injury to his right collarbone during practice on Wednesday, May 10th, and underwent surgery yesterday, Thursday May 11th. Due to this setback, […]

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 […]

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Powerful comeback at FIM Motocross World Championship Pietramurata Italy

Apr 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, […]

Impressive MX2 Grand Prix win at MXGP of Switzerland

Apr 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Benistant Takes Thrilling Grand Prix Win as Geerts Maintains MX2 Championship Lead Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant claimed an impressive MX2 Grand Prix win at the MXGP of Switzerland, round three of the […]

Emphatic win at FIM Motocross World Championship Riola-Sardo Sardinia

Mar 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 […]

MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship Riola-Sardo Sardinia

Mar 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Strengthens MX2 Championship Lead with Qualifying Race Victory as Coldenhoff Starts Sardinian Grand Prix from Second Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts strengthened his place at the top of the MX2 Championship Standings […]

MX2’s title protagonists revved up for 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship opening round

Mar 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team Poised for Powerful MX2 Title Campaign Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s title protagonists, Jago Geerts, Thibault Benistant and Rick Elzinga, are revved up for the opening round of the […]

Entering 2023 with all-new Yamaha YZ450FM and fresh new look

Feb 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team Showcase Powerful New Look! Entering 2023 with the all-new YZ450FM and a fresh new look, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team is fit, fast and ready for the […]

Bold new look Yamaha’s 2023 FIM MX2 World Championship season

Feb 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 & Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250 Showcase Bold New Look for 2023 The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team is excited to reveal its new livery ahead of the 2023 […]

Ready to Go for Gold at MXGP Season Finale

Sep 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, […]

Locked up 2022 EMX250 Championship title in penultimate race

Aug 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rick Elzinga Crowned EMX250 Champion in France Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Rick Elzinga locked up the 2022 EMX250 Championship title in the penultimate race of the season at the 10th and final round of […]

EMX250 Championship in Lommel Belgium

Jul 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s duo of front runners, Rick Elzinga and Andrea Bonacorsi, tied on 40-points for second overall at the seventh round of the EMX250 Championship in Lommel, Belgium. As a result, Elzinga […]

Winning ways at the MXGP of Germany

Jun 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Rick Elzinga continued his winning ways at the MXGP of Germany, round six of the EMX250 Championship in Teutschenthal. The Flying Dutchman secured his fourth overall victory with an impressive […]

Reclaims EMX250 Championship Lead with Ernee Victory

Jun 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Rick Elzinga triumphed in the fifth round of the EMX250 Championship in Ernee, France, securing his third-round victory and fourth podium finish of the 2022 season. As a result, the […]

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 […]

Sunny days and winning ways at second round of EMX250 Championship in Agueda Portugal

Apr 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Rick Elzinga continued his winning ways at the second round of the EMX250 Championship in Agueda, Portugal. The Dutch star was inch-perfect all weekend, racing his GYTR kitted YZ250F to […]

Yamaha Confirms 2022 EMX125 & EMX250 Line Up

Dec 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce that EMX250 bronze medalist Rick Elzinga will join fellow EMX250 title challengers Andrea Bonacorsi and Dave Kooiker at the Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250 team for the 2022 […]

MXGP of Netherlands: Results

Jul 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

✔️ RICK ELZINGA AND LIAM EVERTS ON THE PODIUM FOR MAXXIS EMX250 ✔️ SIMON LAENGENFELDER TAKES HOLESHOT IN MX2 ✔️ ALESSANDRO LUPINO REMAINS IN TOP 10 MXGP CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS The feared sand of the Dutch […]

Anticipation Builds as Yamaha Riders Head to Russia

Jun 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s duo of Romain Febvre and Jeremy Seewer, and Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus and Gautier Paulin are excited to head to fast, hilly and hard-packed venue of Orlyonok, […]

SDM Corse Yamaha Official EMX250 Announce Exciting New Line-Up for 2019

Oct 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The SDM Corse Yamaha Official EMX250 Team – formerly titled ‘ASTES4-TESAR Yamaha Official EMX250’ – will enter the 2019 EMX250 Championship with a fresh and exciting new line-up. The team is thrilled to announce the […]