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Jago Geerts Secures Career-Best MXGP Result of Sixth in Latvia

June 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Jago Geerts has claimed sixth overall at the MXGP of Latvia, round 11 of the 2025 MXGP World Championship. The strong result marks the Belgian’s best-ever result in […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts ends illustrious MX2 career

September 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Ends Illustrious MX2 Career with Phenomenal Grand Prix Win as Yamaha Secures Fourth Consecutive MX2 Manufacturer’s World Title Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts ended an illustrious MX2 career with a thrilling Grand […]

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

August 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 […]

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 […]

Title fight with dominant double race win at MXGP Lommel

July 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Boosts MX2 Title Charge with Thrilling Home Grand Prix Victory Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts closed the gap in the MX2 title fight with a dominant double race win at the 13th […]

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The unique challenge of a brand new MXGP circuit

July 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Celebrates 100th Grand Prix Start with Dominant Double Race Win in Lombok Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts celebrated a milestone 100th Grand Prix start with a dominant 1-1 finish at the 11th […]

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 […]

Healing of the bone helps Yamaha return to MXGP Germany

June 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Jago Geerts Returns to Action at MX2 Grand Prix of Germany Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts is set to return at the MX2 Grand Prix of Germany in Teutschenthal this weekend following the […]

MXGP Yamaha Rider Undergoes Wrist Surgery and potential return

May 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts successfully underwent surgery with hand and wrist specialist Dr. Joris Duerinkx on May 24th in Genk, Belgium. The surgery was performed to repair the left wrist injury that […]

Over the handlebars injury at FIM Motocross World Championship France

May 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Ruled Out of French Grand Prix after Qualifying Race Fall Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts has been ruled out of the French Grand Prix in Villars Sous Ecot, round seven of the […]

Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Refreshed & Ready for MXGP France

May 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are set to arrive in Villars Sous Ecot, France, this weekend for the seventh round of the FIM Motocross World Championship. The tight and compact circuit […]

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 […]

MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship in Agueda Portugal

April 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Extends Championship Lead with Inch Perfect Performance in Portugal Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts powered his YZ250FM to a perfect double-race win at the fifth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship […]

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Powerful comeback at FIM Motocross World Championship Pietramurata Italy

April 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

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 […]

Incredible Qualifying Race Win MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina

March 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Takes MX2 Championship Lead after Incredible Qualifying Race Win, Renaux & Coldenhoff Start MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina in Third & Seventh Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts powered his YZ250FM to pole position at […]

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 […]

Historic season of MX2 racing championship runner-up after breathtaking fight

September 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts ended a historic season of MX2 racing as the championship runner-up after a breathtaking fight to second overall at the 18th and final round of the series in […]

Ready to Go for Gold at MXGP Season Finale

September 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, […]

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 […]

Dramatic Finnish at Grand Prix FIM Motocross World Championship Hyvinkää

August 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts finished third at the 16th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Hyvinkää, Finland, after a dominant victory in race one and a heroic charge back to […]

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 […]

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 […]

MXGP & MX2 Teams Motivated for More Champagne Celebrations in Germany

June 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

With Yamaha securing four of the six podium spots on offer at the French Grand Prix just days ago, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are motivated to keep momentum at the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Reclaims MX2 Championship Lead after Perfect Weekend in Latvia

April 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts reclaimed the MX2 championship lead after a dominant performance at the MX2 Grand Prix of Latvia, where he went 1-1 for his second Grand Prix win of the […]

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, […]

Geerts Extends Podium Streak & MX2 Championship Lead in Argentina

March 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts continued his fine form at the MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina, claiming an emphatic race win and a second-place finish to celebrate the third round of the FIM Motocross World […]

Podium Delight for Geerts at MX2 Season Opener Winchester England

February 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts claimed solid points at the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship at Matterley Basin in Winchester, England. After two hard-fought races, in which he finished fourth […]

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 […]

Geerts & Renaux Tie for Grand Prix Glory in Mantova

November 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s dynamic duo of Jago Geerts and Maxime Renaux tied on points for the overall victory at the 17th and penultimate round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Mantova, Italy. […]

Motivation remains Highs for Final Two MXGP rounds Mantova

November 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are preparing for the final two rounds of the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship. The season will end with a doubleheader in Mantova, Italy, with the […]

Incredible Dolomite mountains picturesque backdrop for MXGP of Trentino

October 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The incredible Dolomite mountains provided a picturesque backdrop for the MXGP of Trentino, round 14 of the FIM Motocross World Championship, that saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts make a long-overdue return to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Grand Prix win on home soil at MX2 Grand Prix of Flanders Lommel Belgium

August 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts celebrated an emphatic Grand Prix win on home soil at the MX2 Grand Prix of Flanders in Lommel, Belgium. The Belgian was joined on the podium by Monster […]

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 Riders Look Forward to Loket

July 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After an eventful Dutch Grand Prix that saw moments of brilliance from all three of the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP riders and a near-perfect weekend for the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team with […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Results of final race of the 2020 MX2 season for Yamaha

November 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Ben Watson closed the book on an inspiring MX2 career with a thrilling race win and Grand Prix victory. The Brit was joined on the podium by SM Action M.C. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team Celebrates Historic Double Podium

October 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The 13th round of the FIM MX2 World Championship in Lommel, Belgium, was one for the history books with the Hans Corvers led Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team toasting an unforgettable first-ever double […]

Geerts Celebrates Spanish Grand Prix from Second Step of the Podium

October 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts celebrated the 12th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship at the brand-new Xanadu-Arroyomolinos venue in Madrid, Spain, from the second step of the podium. Teammate Ben Watson […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]