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MXGP of Turkey FIM Motocross World Championship a hot and challenging day

September 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer and Glenn Coldenhoff finished sixth and eighth overall at the MXGP of Turkey, round eight of the FIM Motocross World Championship, after a hot and challenging day at […]

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 […]

Pre-season interviews with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s team managers

September 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following on from our pre-season interviews with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s team managers in the FIM Motocross World Championship, we caught up with Rasmus Jorgensen and Antti Pyrhönen to get their thoughts on the […]

MXGP & MX2 Teams All Set to Tackle Turkish Doubleheader

September 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After a four-week break in the MXGP calendar, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are excited for the FIM Motocross World Championship to resume this weekend as the series heads to Afyonkarahisar, […]

FRUSTRATING DAY FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING LATVIA MXGP

August 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

CRASHES AND MISFORTUNE LEAD TO MIXED RESULTS FOR THE TEAM AT MXGP ROUND SEVEN It was a frustrating day of racing at round seven of the MXGP World Championship for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing. […]

Kegums Latvia seventh round of FIM Motocross World Championship MXGP MX2

August 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are currently preparing for a fourth consecutive Grand Prix as the MXGP series heads to Kegums, Latvia, for the seventh round of the FIM Motocross World […]

Lommel Looms for the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Riders

July 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following the success of the final race at the previous Grand Prix where all three Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 riders finished inside the top-three, and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer returned to […]

Signs of a promising MXGP career

July 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer made a welcomed return to the podium at the fifth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Loket, Czech Republic. The ’91’ finished fifth in Race 1 and second […]

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 […]

Watson & Seewer Tie After Dramatic MXGP Dutch Grand Prix

July 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team had to endure the highs and the lows of Grand Prix racing today at the fourth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Oss, The Netherlands, with […]

KTM ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH INFRONT MOTO RACING FOR NEW FIM EUROPE JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES

July 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

This exciting new European racing series, which will take place alongside the prestigious FIM Motocross World Championship, is a new category being introduced to develop the next generation of racers aboard electrically powered junior motocross […]

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 […]

Mixed results at the MXGP of Italy

July 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing claimed mixed results at the MXGP of Italy, round three of the FIM Motocross World Championship. The team’s best finishes came from MX2 class racers Jed Beaton and Kay de […]

Coldenhoff Ties on Points for Grand Prix Victory in Italy

July 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Glenn Coldenhoff raced his YZ450FM to the second step of the podium in contrasting conditions at the third round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Maggiora, Italy. The talented […]

Yamaha Confirms MXGP Contract Extension through 2023

July 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to confirm a contract extension with Jeremy Seewer that will see the 26-year-old Swiss star race a YZ450FM inside the FIM Motocross World Championship with the full support of the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Top-5 Start to Season 2021 for Jeremy Seewer

June 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

A challenging opening round of the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer post solid points. He rounded out the top five in Orlyonok, Russia, with a 6-5 scorecard. […]

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 TEAM MANAGER DISCUSSES THE YEAR SO FAR AND THE SEASON AHEAD

June 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MXGP TEAM MANAGER DISCUSSES THE YEAR SO FAR AND THE SEASON AHEAD With just three days to go until the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship fires into life in Russia, […]

MXGP 2021 Preview

June 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Russia will be staged at the sweeping Orlyonok hard-pack circuit for the fourth time, and the first meeting of the season opens a busy flurry of events with visits to Britain, […]

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 […]

Vertex Pistons 2021/2022 FIM Motocross World Championship season Partnership

May 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Youthstream is pleased to announce that the partnership with Vertex Pistons will also continue for the 2021 and 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship seasons. Vertex Pistons are the multi-titled pistons that for decades have […]

MXGP 2021: Q+A SESSIONS

May 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Tony Cairoli One of the greatest riders of the modern era of the FIM Motocross World Championship enters his twelfth season with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team in 2021. From thirteen years in […]

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 […]

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 […]

3rd Rider completes Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team line-up

November 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Glenn Coldenhoff Completes Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Line-Up for 2021. Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Glenn Coldenhoff will complete the three-rider line-up at the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team, where […]

Yamaha MXGP’s Gautier Paulin celebrates end of incredible career

November 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Gautier Paulin celebrated the end of an incredible career on the third step of the podium at the 18th and final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Pietramurata, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

MXGP Lommel’s power-sapping sand extra difficult to navigate for racers

October 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Early morning rain made Lommel’s power-sapping sand extra difficult to navigate at the 14th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, the Grand Prix of Limburg in Belgium. Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer […]

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 […]

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 […]

Yamaha Posts Positive Points at MXGP of Europe

October 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

A sharply contested 11th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s duo of Jeremy Seewer and Gautier Paulin post positive points. Not feeling 100%, Seewer still came close to […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing claims impressive back-to-back MX2 Grand Prix wins

October 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S SUPER-FAST DANE EARNS SECOND CONSECUTIVE OVERALL WIN WITH 1-2 RESULTS AT ROUND 10 OF THE 2020 FIM MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen has claimed […]

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 […]

Mixed emotions at the MXGP of Città di Mantova

October 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Positive End to the Grand Prix of Città di Mantova for Paulin as Seewer Salvages Points. It was a day of mixed emotions at the MXGP of Città di Mantova with both Monster Energy Yamaha Factory […]

Solid recovery from a fall for Yamaha at MXGP Lombardia

September 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After dominating the opening race at the MXGP of Lombardia, round nine of the FIM Motocross World Championship, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer made a solid recovery from a fall in Race 2 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Seewer Storms to Second Overall at Italian Grand Prix

September 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The sixth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship and the first of three back-to-back Grands Prix in Faenza, Italy, was characterised by scorching hot temperatures and action-packed racing as Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s […]

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 […]

MXGP Yamaha Seewer Celebrates First Podium Finish of 2020

August 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer celebrated the MXGP of Riga, round four of the FIM Motocross World Championship, from the second step of the podium after pairing the 22-points for second position in […]

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. […]

ARMINAS JASIKONIS CLAIMS SIXTH OVERALL AT MXGP OF LATVIA

August 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Arminas Jasikonis displayed consistency and impressive speed at the MXGP of Latvia, securing a sixth-place overall MXGP result at the restart of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship. The team’s […]

Thrilling last-lap charge in MXGP Latvia for Yamaha

August 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer neared a maiden race victory after a thrilling last-lap charge in the final race at the third round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Kegums, Latvia. The […]

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 Team for Yamaha MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship

July 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The riders chosen to compete for top MXGP honours aboard the Factory YZ450FM are a potent mix. Two-time MX2 silver medalist Jeremy Seewer lines up alongside Swiss compatriot Arnaud Tonus and twelve-time Grand Prix winner […]

Inspiration Friday: Yamaha 65 years of Innovation, Passion & Inspiration

June 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With the media filled with bad news today it is great to promote the good news. We take a look at Yamaha 65 years of Innovation, Passion & Inspiration on today’s Inspiration Friday! From Iconic […]

Talking Isolation MXGP & MXoN with Yamaha’s Gautier Paulin

April 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

As we continue to cross days off of the 2020 calendar whilst patiently waiting for the world to defeat the virus that has caused a global pandemic, it is interesting to observe the way each […]

ARMINAS JASIKONIS PLACES THIRD OVERALL AT MXGP OF THE NETHERLANDS

March 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Putting a challenging opening round of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship behind him, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Arminas Jasikonis has raced to a pair of third-place results at a sodden Valkenswaard circuit in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

POSITIVE END TO 2019 MXGP SEASON FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA

September 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

TOP 10 CLASS RESULTS FOR THOMAS KJER OLSEN, PAULS JONASS AND ARMINAS JASIKONIS AT CHAMPIONSHIP ENDING MXGP OF CHINA Successfully completing the 18th and final round of the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship, Rockstar Energy […]

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 […]

Febvre Sustains Broken Femur at Swedish Grand Prix

August 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following a heavy fall in the final race at the 16th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Uddevalla, Sweden, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre has suffered a broken left femur. After […]

PODIUM RESULT FOR PAULS JONASS AT MXGP OF SWEDEN

August 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass has finished third overall in the MXGP class at round 16 of the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship, the MXGP of Sweden held at the Uddevalla track located […]

THOMAS KJER OLSEN RUNNER-UP AT MXGP OF ITALY

August 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Round 15 of the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship was held on the Imola track, nestled inside the famous road racing circuit in Italy. Claiming two second places, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s MX2 rider […]

Seewer Celebrates From the Second Step of the Podium as Paulin Ties for Third

August 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer celebrated the fifteenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship from the second step of the podium in Imola, Italy, which was a season best result for the […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Introduces New Factory Organization and 2020 Team Structure

August 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe held a press conference at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit in Imola, Italy, ahead of the fifteenth round of the MXGP World Championship to officially announce its strategic racing plan […]

Yamaha Riders Aim for the Podium in Italy

August 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a one-weekend break in the calendar, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP teams are set to return to Italy for the third time this season, where they will […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES & ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK FURTHER EXTEND GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

August 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce the extension of their partnership with Rockstar Energy Drink – a strategic, global collaboration that will see Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing lengthen their participation in worldwide offroad motorcycle […]