Published October 13, 2025 by Michael Le Pard , Editor‑in‑Chief
Following the conclusion of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship, Yamaha Motor Europe announces the departure of Jago Geerts after a successful eight-year partnership.
Geerts began his professional motocross career with the Hans Corvers led Kemea Yamaha team in 2018. In his debut MX2 season, the talented young Belgian finished eighth overall and was awarded ‘Rookie of the Year’. In 2019, he stood on the podium seven times, was one of only three race winners that season and secured the MX2 World Championship bronze medal at the final round.
Across the next four seasons (2020–2023), Geerts consistently fought for the MX2 world title aboard a Factory YZ250FM. During that period, the 93 celebrated 45 race wins and 55 podium finishes, culminating in four MX2 championship silver medals. Upon reaching MX2’s age ceiling in 2023, Geerts moved up to the premier MXGP class alongside the Kemea outfit as it transitioned to the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team.
Geerts’s rookie campaign in MXGP in 2024 was unfortunately interrupted by a complex elbow injury sustained at the season opener in March. Determined to return, Geerts lined up and completed his first full season aboard a 450cc in the premier class in 2025, demonstrating his resilience. Highlights of his season included his first MXGP Qualifying Race win at the MXGP of Spain in Lugo and his best Grand Prix results — a fourth in a race and a sixth overall — both achieved at the MXGP of Latvia, in Kegums.
Over eight seasons with Yamaha, Geerts amassed an impressive record: 105 top‑three race finishes, 55 podiums, 24 Grand Prix wins and five MX2 championship medals — a clear reflection of his ability.
Yamaha Motor Europe extends its sincere gratitude to Jago for his immense contribution to the Yamaha family over the years and wishes him every success in his future endeavours.
Alexandre Kowalski
Yamaha Motor Europe Off-Road Racing Manager,
“It has been a pleasure to have worked with Jago over the past eight years. After joining the Yamaha Family as a rookie in MX2, we have watched Jago grow into an incredible force. Together, we celebrated many big and memorable moments, including 24 GP wins and five championship medals. At the end of 2022, Jago showed what he was capable of on a YZ450FM with his impressive debut ride at the Monster Energy Motocross of Nations in Red Bud, USA, where he beat some of the biggest names in the sport. After that performance, Jago’s move to the 450 has been challenged by a series of unfortunate injuries. Throughout it all, we remained firmly committed to supporting him. Now, our journey together has reached its natural conclusion. We thank Jago for his dedication and tremendous contributions, and we sincerely wish him the very best in the next chapter of his career.”
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