Romain Febvre – Trusted Since 1999

MXGP Winner Super-happy but feels bad for other guys

November 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are MXGP World Champions for the third time since 2017 thanks to Jeffrey Herlings’ stellar 2021 season. The #84, who has been a KTM racer his whole career and emerged […]

Maxime Renaux and Vertex Pistons world MX2 champions

November 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2021 Motocross World Champion. This is the title won by Maxime Renaux, rider of the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team, and the GP Racer’s Choice piston of the Italian specialist company Vertex Pistons. […]

Internazionali d’Italia Series closed 2021 races on sandy track of Mantua

November 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE WEEKEND ✔️ JEREMY VAN HOREBEEK FINISHES SECOND IN THE SUPERCAMPIONE 🥈 ✔️ ANDREA ROSSI TAKES SECOND PLACE IN THE 125cc CHAMPIONSHIP 🥈 ✔️ JEREMY VAN HOREBEEK FINISHES THIRD IN THE MX1 CHAMPIONSHIP 🥉 ✔️ VALERIO LATA FINISHES 4TH IN THE 125cc CHAMPIONSHIP The Internazionali d’Italia […]

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 […]

Impressive first-ever MXGP MX1 450cc race win for Husqvarna Rider

March 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying a great start in the day’s MX1 moto, a confident Kjer Olsen quickly made a number of passes to move into fourth place during the opening lap. As the race unfolded, the Dane charged […]

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 […]

Yamaha Riders Primed for Penultimate MXGP Round in Turkey

September 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

With two rounds, four races and 100-points left to race for, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer and Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s duo of Gautier Paulin and Arnaud Tonus, are off to Afyon, […]

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 […]

Seewer Remains Consistent at Challenging Swedish Grand Prix

August 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

A challenging 16th round of the MXGP World Championship in Uddevalla, Sweden, saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer make the most of a ‘tough day’ to finish fourth in the Grand Prix classification, […]

Yamaha Set for Swedish Grand Prix

August 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s YZ450FM mounted riders Jeremy Seewer and Romain Febvre are excited for the return of the Swedish Grand Prix after it was missing from the calendar in 2018. Staging the final […]

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 to Part Company with Febvre at the end of 2019

August 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe wishes to formally announce that its partnership with Romain Febvre will be drawn to a close at the end of the 2019 MXGP season. Together with Yamaha, the “461” has taken his […]

Febvre 1-Point Shy of the Grand Prix Victory As Seewer Strengthens His Position in the Championship Standings

August 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre narrowly missed a second consecutive Grand Prix victory by 1-point. After an impressive opening race win, followed by a fourth in Race 2, the ‘461’ finished second overall at […]

Febvre Dominates Czech Grand Prix as Seewer Celebrates a Third Consecutive Podium Finish

July 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre made a welcomed return to the top step of the podium after dominating the Czech Grand Prix as the pole-man and winner of both races. His victory ends […]

Yamaha’s MXGP Riders Head to Semarang for the Asian Grand Prix

July 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After the first of two back-to-back MXGP rounds in Indonesia where Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s duo, Romain Febvre and Jeremy Seewer, continued Yamaha’s double podium streak, the team, joined by Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha […]

Febvre & Seewer Celebrate the Indonesian Grand Prix from the Podium

July 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

In true Semakin Di Depan spirit, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s duo, Romain Febvre and Jeremy Seewer, celebrated the Indonesian Grand Prix from the second and third steps of the podium. Their success marks a […]

Yamaha Riders on the Hunt for Grand Prix Glory in Germany

June 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Less than one week after the action-packed Latvian Grand Prix that saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre and Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus miss the top step of the podium despite […]

Febvre & Tonus Tie for the Grand Prix Victory in Latvia

June 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre & Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus continued Yamaha’s double podium streak at the ninth round of the MXGP World Championship in Kegums, Latvia. The dynamic duo […]

Swiss Riders Tonus & Seewer Make History On MXGP Podium

June 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

An emotionally charged, hot and wild Russian Grand Prix saw Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus finish as the runner-up after challenging for the Grand Prix victory, while Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy […]

Anticipation Builds as Yamaha Riders Head to Russia

June 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, […]

Double Podium Delight for Yamaha in France

May 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus maintained his podium form at the seventh round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Saint Jean d’Angely, France, as the French Grand Prix runner-up. Monster Energy Yamaha Factory […]

Tonus Ends Two-Year Podium Drought in Portugal

May 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus ended a two-year podium draught as he celebrated the sixth round of the MXGP World Championship in Agueda, Portugal, from the third step of the podium, while teammate […]

MXGP Yamaha Riders Poised for Portuguese Grand Prix

May 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team will be back to full strength this weekend at the sixth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Agueda, Portugal. Returning from injury, Romain Febvre will join […]

Febvre Returns from Injury in Portugal

May 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre suffered a broken ankle at the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Argentina and subsequently missed four rounds of the championship. The team are pleased to […]

Dean Ferris to Fill in for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Aaron Plessinger

May 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

As Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Aaron Plessinger continues to recover from his broken heel injury sustained earlier this year in Supercross, the team has announced that international racer Dean Ferris will stand in […]

Ferris Withdraws From Next Two MXGP Rounds

March 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Dean Ferris will not participate at the MXGP of The Netherlands in Valkenswaard this weekend as a result of a minor knee injury he sustained at the MXGP of Great Britain five days ago. Ferris […]

Ferris Stands In For Febvre For Three MXGP Rounds

March 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to welcome Australian MXGP star Dean Ferris into the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team as a temporary replacement for the injured Romain Febvre. After an exciting start to the […]

Febvre to Undergo Surgery Following Fall in Argentina

March 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following a heavy fall in Race 2 at the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Patagonia, Argentina, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre will undergo surgery next week to repair a […]

Bitter Sweet Start to 2019 MXGP Season

March 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

A dramatic MXGP season opener saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre return to his winning ways with an incredible Qualifying Race victory followed by an impressive top-three finish in Race 1. Unfortunately the […]

Yamaha Riders Optimistic for MXGP Season Opener

February 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a successful winter period, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Seewer, and Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus and Gautier Paulin are set for the opening round of the MXGP […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Confirm Powerful 2019 MXGP Lineup

February 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a buoyant period of testing, development and preparation, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. is poised for success with two high profile MXGP teams and four exceptional riders spearheading its 2019 MXGP World Championship campaign. Monster […]

Febvre Out For Imola & MXoN

September 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Due to the injuries sustained at the MXGP of Turkey earlier this month, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre has decided to withdraw from the twentieth and final round of the MXGP World Championship […]

Simpson Soars to Sixth, Seewer Rounds Out Top-10

September 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Two thrilling races hindered by small crashes saw Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s Shaun Simpson narrowly miss out on a top-five result at the nineteenth round of the MXGP World Championship in Assen, The Netherlands. The […]

Febvre Out for Assen

September 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre, who crashed out of the Turkish Grand Prix 10 days ago, will not participate in the MXGP of The Netherlands that will take place at the Dutch TT […]

Febvre Withdraws From the Turkish Grand Prix

September 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre has been forced to withdraw from the seventeenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyon, Turkey, following a heavy fall in the Timed Practice session earlier […]

Yamaha Riders Excited To Race an All-New Track in Turkey

August 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The seventeenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, that will take place in Afyon, Turkey, this weekend, will pose a new challenge for the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP […]

Febvre, Van Horebeek & Seewer Inside Top-10 In Bulgaria

August 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

A decent crowd out on the hills of Sevlievo, Bulgaria, witnessed some of the toughest racing this season as Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s duo of Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek pushed hard to […]

The MXGP Championship is Bulgaria Bound

August 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP Team’s have travelled east for the seventeenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship that will take place on the hilly, wide, fast and […]

Yamaha Riders Set for Swiss Grand Prix

August 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a one-weekend break, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek, and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer and Shaun Simpson are ready to tackle the second stint of three back-to-back […]

Four Yamaha’s Inside the Top-10 at Belgian Grand Prix

August 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha had a strong presence inside the premier class at the fifteenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Lommel, Belgium, with all four riders finishing inside the top-ten in the overall classification. Monster […]

Positive Performances See Febvre & Van Horebeek Finish Inside Top-Five At The Czech Grand Prix

July 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Even in Europe, the ‘Semakin di Depan’ spirit remains strong under the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP awning with Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek both running a strong pace at the fourteenth round of […]

Plenty of Action and Drama at the MXGP of Asia

July 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Van Horebeek made a welcomed return to the top-ten at the thirteenth round of the FIM MXGP World Championship in Semarang, Indonesia this weekend. After a dramatic start to […]

Aims & Expectations Ahead of the Asian Grand Prix

July 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The exciting start to the Indonesian rounds of the FIM MXGP World Championship hopes to be continued this weekend as the championship shifts from the island of Pangkal Pinang, to a brand new venue in […]

The Pride is High in Indonesia

June 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP have travelled to the island of Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia, for the twelfth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship where Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek […]

Semakin di Depan Joins Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP at Indonesian Grand Prix Rounds

June 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team and Yamaha Motor Europe will celebrate their fruitful relationship with Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing (YIMM) and the Indonesian fans by racing the Indonesian rounds of MXGP, in Pangkal […]

The Second Half of the MXGP Season Set to Kick Off in Ottobiano

June 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team, and the FIM Motocross World Championship heads to Ottobiano, Italy, this weekend for the third of three back-to-back races, and the eleventh stop of twenty on the 2018 […]

Febvre Fights to Top-Five Finish at the French Grand Prix

June 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Still nursing a ligament injury in his left ankle, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre managed to finish his home Grand Prix, round ten of the FIM MXGP World Championship at Saint Jean d’Angely […]

Yamaha Riders Fired Up For The French Grand Prix

June 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Fresh off of his first podium finish in 2018, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre has high hopes of keeping his YZ450FM on the box at the tenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, […]

Febvre Fights to First Podium Finish of 2018

June 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre put in a Spartan ride for his first podium finish of the season at the ninth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, which took place at the […]

Frustrating German Grand Prix for Febvre & Van Horebeek

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a dramatic final race at the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship that took place on the rough and rutty hills of Teutschenthal, Germany, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre and […]

The Talk of Teutschenthal, MXGP Round 8

May 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The traditional hard-packed and hilly circuit of Teutschenthal, Germany, will host the eighth round of nineteen in the 2018 MXGP series. Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jeremy Van Horebeek has almost returned to full strength following the […]

Challenging Latvian Grand Prix for Van Horebeek & Febvre

May 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Hot and sunny conditions played host to a grueling seventh round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Kegums, Latvia, where Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jeremy Van Horebeek banked sixth overall. Following his impressive […]

Locked & Loaded For Latvian Grand Prix

May 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Entering the seventh round of the highly competitive MXGP World Championship, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team will travel to the ‘Zelta-Zirgs’ circuit in Kegums, Latvia where Romain Febvre hopes to reclaim third place […]

Febvre & Van Horebeek Fight to the Finish in Russia

May 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre maintains his top-five streak at the sixth round of the FIM MXGP World Championship in Orlyonok, Russia, with another fourth overall. Teammate Jeremy Van Horebeek was the runner-up […]

Potential Podium Finishes in Sight at Russian Grand Prix

April 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Having been at the top of the MXGP standings in previous years, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s duo of Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek are both extremely motivated to make their returns to the […]

Poised Results in Portugal for Febvre and Van Horebeek

April 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre moves up to 3rd in the MXGP Championship Standings following two strong races for 4th overall at the fifth round of the MXGP World Championship in Agueda, Portugal, […]

Yamaha Riders Positive for Portuguese Motocross Grand Prix

April 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

In hunt of their first podium finish in 2018, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team heads to Agueda, Portugal this weekend for the fifth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship where Romain Febvre […]

A Game of Two Halves in Trentino for Febvre & Van Horebeek

April 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

An electric fourth round of the FIM MXGP World Championship saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre put in an encouraging performance for 4th overall, while teammate Jeremy Van Horebeek bounced back from a […]

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 […]

Febvre Tied For Third in Spain

March 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

In front of an extremely energetic Spanish crowd at the Red Sand MX track, located in the region of Valencia, Spain, round three of the MXGP World Championship saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain […]

Yamaha Riders Set for a Sunny Spanish Grand Prix

March 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team‘s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek, and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP‘s Jeremy Seewer and Shaun Simpson, are ready to tackle new horizons with the third round of the 2018 […]

Good Vibes Ahead of Valkenswaard for Official Yamaha Riders

March 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team riders Jeremy Van Horebeek and Romain Febvre, and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s Shaun Simpson and Jeremy Seewer are all set for the second stop, of nineteen, on the 2018 […]

Van Horebeek & Febvre Finish Inside Top-5 MXGP Season Opener

March 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

A solid start to the 2018 MXGP campaign for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team riders Jeremy Van Horebeek and Romain Febvre, wrapping up the first round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Patagonia, […]

Febvre & France Make History at Matterley Basin

October 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre delivered a silver medal performance in the Open Class on-board the all-new 2018 YZ450FM at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, which crowned a historic weekend for […]

Four Yamahas Inside the Top-Ten at the 2017 MXGP Grand Finale

September 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The nineteenth and final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship – the MXGP of Pays de Montbéliard – put a special end to a challenging season for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre […]

Yamaha in Full Strength for the Grand Finale

September 14, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The MXGP of Pays de Montbéliard represents the nineteenth and final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek, and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s […]

A Thrilling Podium Finish For Febvre in Assen

September 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

A thrilling podium finish for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre at the penultimate round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, which took place on the rough and rutty sand of Assen, in […]