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Thibault Benistant to Miss Final Rounds of FIM Motocross World Championship Due to Injury

September 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant will not participate in the final two rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship, scheduled for Shanghai, China, and Darwin, Australia, due to a minor knee injury […]

Thibault Benistant Charges to Eighth Overall at MXGP of Turkiye

September 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has finished eighth overall at a fast and furious 18th round of the MX2 World Championship. Competing at the MXGP of Turkiye, the Frenchman delivered improving […]

Strong Weekend in Sweden Rewards Thibault Benistant Fifth Overall

August 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has enjoyed a positive weekend of racing at the Swedish Grand Prix to secure fifth overall. Rick Elzinga claimed 10th following two consistent race results, with Karlis […]

Strong Fourth Overall in the Sand of Finland for Thibault Benistant

July 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has placed fourth overall at the MXGP of Finland. Combining his strong starts with impressive speed, the Frenchman finished third and fourth across the two races to […]

Thibault Benistant Shows Impressive Speed on His Way to Sixth Overall in Great Britain

June 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has finished sixth overall at the MXGP of Great Britain. Competing at the popular Matterley Basin circuit for the 12th round of the campaign, the Frenchman […]

Thibault Benistant Digs Deep for 10th at Tough German Grand Prix

June 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has placed 10th overall at the MXGP of Germany. The Frenchman was on form in Race One, placing fifth, and was on course to finish sixth […]

Strong Sixth for Thibault Benistant at MXGP of France

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has finished sixth overall at his home Grand Prix in Ernee, France. Competing at the ninth round of the 2025 MX2 World Championship, Benistant overcame a fall […]

Thibault Benistant Close to the Podium in Spain with Fifth Overall

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has placed fifth at the MXGP of Spain in Lugo. Fast and consistent all weekend, Benistant narrowly missed out on climbing onto the overall podium by a […]

Strong Seventh for Thibault Benistant at MXGP Round Six

April 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has placed seventh overall at the MXGP of Switzerland. After finishing 11th in Race One following two crashes, the Frenchman delivered a much-improved result of fifth […]

Benistant Seventh as Reisulis Fights to Eighth at MXGP of China

September 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 […]

Maxime Renaux & Thibault Benistant Back for MXGP of Switzerland

August 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams will be at full strength this weekend at the 17th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, with both Maxime Renaux and Thibault […]

Heavy fall Injury Update: Thibault Benistant fractures C5 vertebra

May 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Thibault Benistant Injury Update Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant has withdrawn from round seven of the FIM Motocross World Championship, in Saint Jean d’Angely, following a heavy fall during the MX2 Timed […]

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, […]

Rick Elzinga Digs Deep for Sixth at MXGP of Sardegna

April 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 […]

Challenging conditions results in Italian Sensational Grand Prix Win

September 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Celebrates Sensational Grand Prix Win in Italy Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts powered his YZ250FM to a remarkable Grand Prix win at the 18th round of the MX2 World Championship in Maggiora, […]

MXGP gearing up for exciting weekend in Arnhem The Netherlands

August 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Teams Ready for Thrilling Home Grand Prix in Arnhem The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team is gearing up for an exciting weekend as they prepare for their home Grand Prix, the […]

Tough decision to withdraw from Flanders MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship

July 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Thibault Benistant Withdraws from MXGP of Flanders Due to complications following a fall in the Qualifying Race at the MXGP of Czech Republic a week ago, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant has made […]

Remarkable Impressive Return to MX2 Podium in Indonesia

June 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

June 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 […]

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 & MX2 Ready to Go for Gold in Germany

June 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Ready to Go for Gold in Germany After an impressive display of speed, heart and determination in Latvia, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are […]

Astonishing Recovery to Take Fifth Podium Finish in Latvia

June 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant showcased his unwavering spirit and grit at the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Kegums, Latvia. Despite the challenging weather conditions and an unlucky crash […]

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 […]

Impressive MX2 Grand Prix win at MXGP of Switzerland

April 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

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 […]

MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship Riola-Sardo Sardinia

March 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 […]

FIM Motocross World Championship in Villa La Angostura Argentina Results

March 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Golden Geerts Goes Unbeaten at MX2 Season Opener with Benistant Taking Third & Elzinga Fifth The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team enjoyed an impeccable start to the season at the opening round of the […]

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

March 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

February 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

February 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 […]

Yamaha celebrates the success of incredible 2022 Motocross season

October 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha celebrates the success of an incredible 2022 Motocross season, in which the Japanese brand won the Manufacturer’s World Championship in all three FIM Motocross World Championship classes, MXGP, MX2 and WMX. Thanks to the […]

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 […]

Final four rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship Sweden

August 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are gearing up for the final four rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship as the series gets set to make a welcomed return to Scandinavia […]

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. […]

MXGP & MX2 Teams Look to Keep Momentum in Lommel

July 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Following the success of the Czech Grand Prix that saw Yamaha go 1-2 in both MXGP and MX2 classes for the first time in history, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are […]

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 […]

MXGP all-new track and venue: Samota-Sumbawa Indonesia

June 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Feeling refreshed after a weekend off, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are all set for the long trip out to Samota-Sumbawa, Indonesia, where they will take on an all-new track and […]

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 […]

Enthralling French MXGP Grand Prix Podium

June 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s duo of Jago Geerts and Thibault Benistant ended a thrilling Monster Energy MXGP of France, round 10 of the FIM Motocross World Championship, on the second and third steps of […]

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 […]

Teams All Set for MXGP Sizzler in Spain

May 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After a much-deserved weekend off, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams will be back in action for the ninth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Madrid, Spain. The MXGP of […]

MXGP Riders Ripe & Ready for Riola

May 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams have travelled west off the coast of the Italian peninsula to the island of Sardinia for the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship. […]

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 […]

Motivation High for back-to-back MXGP Maggiora

May 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Round seven of the FIM Motocross World Championship will take place at the spectacular Maggiora MX Park in Italy this weekend. It will mark the first of two back-to-back races, with the eighth round set […]

FIM Motocross World Championship at stunning Crossodromo il Ciclamino Circuit Pietramurata Italy

April 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Buoyed by many happy memories of previous race victories in Trentino, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are excited for the fifth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship that will take […]

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, […]

Stand-in Racer for Yamaha’s MX2 Season Opener

February 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Andrea Bonacorsi will replace the injured Thibault Benistant under the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 awning at this weekends’ MX2 Grand Prix of Great Britain. The event […]

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 […]

MX2 Thibault Benistant to miss Mantova Doubleheader after injury

November 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Benistant to miss Mantova Doubleheader Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant will not participate in the final two rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Mantova, Italy, on Sunday 7 and Wednesday 10 […]

MXGP series returned to France first time since 2019

October 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

As the MXGP series returned to France for the first time since 2019 and to Lacapelle-Marival for the first time in history, thousands of boisterous French fans were treated to some epic racing as home […]

Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Fired Up for French Grand Prix

October 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Less than 1-week after the MXGP of Germany, the paddock continues its run of 10 events in a row and is currently enroute to Lacapelle Marival, France, for the 12th round of the FIM Motocross […]

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 […]

Eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship Afyon Turkey Results

September 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Maxime Renaux celebrated the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyon, Turkey, from the second step of the podium following an emphatic race win in the final […]

Historic MX2 final race at the Czech Grand Prix

July 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team celebrated a historic final race at the Czech Grand Prix in Loket, with all three riders finishing inside the top-three. The teams’ youngest rider, Thibault Benistant, claimed his […]

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 […]

Yamaha’s first double podium of the 2021 season

July 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team celebrated its first double podium of the 2021 season with Maxime Renaux and Jago Geerts finishing second and third overall, respectively, at the third round of the FIM […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

WINNERS IN FRANCE FOR FINAL SHAKEDOWN RACE AHEAD OF MXGP 2021

June 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Ernée, a Grand Prix venue and former Motocross of Nations circuit, entertained the opening fixture of the French national series and the hard-packed and rough terrain welcomed a wide gathering of MXGP athletes eager for […]

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 […]

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 […]

2 STRONG MXGP RACES FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING

November 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton has claimed third overall in the MX2 class at MXGP round 17, the MXGP of Pietramurata. A second-place finish in race one was followed up with a solid […]

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 […]

Thibault Benistant Crowned EMX250 Champion in Belgium

October 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Thibault Benistant locked up the 2020 EMX250 Championship title following a dramatic showdown at the 10th and final round of the championship in Lommel, Belgium. Guarding a lead of […]

Hutten Metaal Yamaha Set to Operate as the Official EMX250 Team through 2023

September 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. is pleased to confirm that Hutten Metaal Yamaha will operate as the Official Yamaha EMX250 team for the next three years through 2023. The team based in Beerzerveld, The Netherlands, have […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Extends Contract with MJC Yamaha EMX125 through 2021

June 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It is with great pleasure that Yamaha Motor Europe N.V confirms an extension of contract with the MJC Yamaha EMX125 Team through 2021. Yamaha has formed a special bond with the MJC Yamaha EMX125 outfit […]

Benistant Moves Up to 2nd in EMX125 Championship Following First Race Win & Podium Achievements

May 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s exceptionally talented Frenchman Thibault Benistant achieved a pair of career milestones at round three of the EMX125 Championship in Kegums, Latvia, where he won his first ever EMX125 race and stood […]

Yamaha MXGP Riders Back on the Gate in Trentino

April 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With three rounds of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship complete, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing MXGP is going to Pietramurata, Italy, this weekend – for the fourth round of the MXGP series. Romain Febvre is feeling […]