Ross Branch

Over four hours through stage four 2022 Dakar Rally

January 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Offering a serious test of their strength and focus, the longest stage of the Dakar has been successfully completed by all three Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team riders with each posting a positive result. The […]

Thoroughly challenging Dakar Rally Stage Five

January 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Delivering his breakout performance at the 2022 Dakar Rally, Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has charged to a second-place finish on a thoroughly challenging stage five, placing just two seconds adrift of the […]

Kicking off the 2022 Dakar Rally with all riders posting strong results

January 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Kicking off the 2022 Dakar Rally with all riders posting strong results, the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team have safely completed the event’s opening stage. The team’s best result came from Adrien Van Beveren who […]

Ready to take on the 2022 Dakar Rally?

December 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following on from a highly rewarding season of racing in the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team is now ready to take on the 2022 Dakar Rally. With all […]

Impressive victory at penultimate stage 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

November 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has raced to an impressive victory on the penultimate stage of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. The Frenchman’s second stage win of the event highlights his […]

Impressive stage three Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

November 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team continues to enjoy positive results at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge with Andrew Short completing the stage three special as the third fastest rider. Maintaining a strong pace […]

Opening day of 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

November 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following on from Ross Branch’s victory on the opening day of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has won stage two, continuing the team’s highly positive start […]

Ross Branch Wins Opening Stage At Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

November 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has begun the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge in the best way possible with victory on stage one. Up to speed and confident in his ability to master the […]

2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship Final

November 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team are putting the final touches to their preparations ahead of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, and are ready for the final round of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World […]

Ending a highly productive week at Rallye Du Maroc

October 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Bringing to an end a highly productive week at the Rallye Du Maroc for the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team, Adrien Van Beveren has successfully crossed the event’s finish in an impressive fifth place overall. […]

Impressive speed and consistency at Penultimate Rallye Du Maroc

October 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Maintaining his impressive speed and consistency through the technical fourth stage at the Rally du Maroc, Adrien Van Beveren opened much of today’s special. Despite the arduous task, the Frenchman brought his Yamaha WR450F Rally […]

Scaled down 2022 Dakar special

October 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following on from what was a challenging opening stage on the 2021 Rallye Du Maroc, Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has bounced back strongly, putting together a calculated ride on stage two to […]

Frustratingly challenging opening stage at 2021 Rallye du Maroc

October 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren, Andrew Short, and Ross Branch have all safely completed a challenging opening stage at the 2021 Rallye du Maroc. With Adrien Van Beveren enjoying a strong, trouble-free […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team Excited For 2021 Rallye du Maroc

October 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team returns to FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship action this weekend for round four of the series, the Rallye du Maroc. With a few months passing since the team’s last […]

Battling through challenging third stage at the Silk Way Rally

July 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team has battled through a challenging third stage at the Silk Way Rally with Adrien Van Beveren faring best and placing seventh overall. Finishing close behind in eleventh was Andrew […]

Ross Branch Takes The Lead At Silk Way Rally

July 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has taken the overall lead at the 2021 Silk Way Rally following the conclusion of stage two. Securing his second consecutive runner-up finish, Ross now enjoys a near […]

Rally Team Enjoys Positive Start To Silk Way Rally

July 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team consisting of Ross Branch, Adrien Van Beveren, and Andrew Short, have all successfully completed the opening stage of the 2021 Silk Way Rally. With Ross claiming second and Adrien […]

Silk Way Rally 2021 most popular rallies on the calendar

June 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With a little under three weeks having passed since the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team enjoyed a highly successful start to the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the squad returns to action this Friday […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch Wins Rally Kazakhstan

June 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has claimed a deserving victory at the opening round of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, Rally Kazakhstan. Finishing second on the shortened final stage of the […]

Top of the Rally Kazakhstan leaderboard with one day of racing remaining

June 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch maintains his position at the top of the Rally Kazakhstan leaderboard with just one day of racing remaining. Delivering another top-five result on the penultimate day of the […]

Another strong ride on stage three of Rally Kazakhstan

June 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has taken the lead of Rally Kazakhstan following another strong ride on stage three of the event. Bringing his Yamaha WR450F Rally home in third place, Branch moves […]

Strong Results At Rally Kazakhstan Stage Two

June 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team has continued its impressive start to Rally Kazakhstan with Andrew Short fairing best on stage two, placing third overall. Close behind in fourth was Ross Branch with Adrien Van […]

Impressive stage one victory Rally Kazakhstan

June 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has raced to an impressive victory on stage one of Rally Kazakhstan. Completing a highly successful day for the team, Ross’ teammates Adrien Van Beveren and Andrew Short […]

Dive Into 2021 FIM Rally Competition

June 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With almost five months having passed since the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team were last in action, the squad returns to competition tomorrow at the Rally Kazakhstan, round one of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies […]

Difficult End To 2021 Dakar Rally For Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team

January 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s participation in this year’s Dakar Rally drew to a frustrating close today as Adrien Van Beveren was forced to withdraw following a technical issue. Unable to complete the 12th and […]

Dakar Rally Stage 8 Red Sea coast with technical rocky terrain

January 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch and Adrien Van Beveren have safely finished stage eight of the 2021 Dakar Rally – leg two of the event’s marathon stage. Completing yet another physically and mentally […]

Dakar Rally Stage 7 gruelling marathon stage from Ha’il to Sakaka

January 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team have kicked off the second week of racing at the 2021 Dakar Rally by successfully completing stage seven – the opening leg of the event’s gruelling marathon stage from […]

2021 Dakar Rally Stage 5 provided a very long and tough day of racing

January 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Ross Branch Continues Positive 2021 Dakar Rally Campaign Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch was the ninth fastest rider on stage five of the Dakar Rally, comfortably maintaining his top 10 ranking in the […]

Dakar Rally Stage 4 longest stage of gruelling day in the saddle for competitors

January 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has charged to an impressive fourth place finish on stage four of the 2021 Dakar Rally. Continuing with his strong start to the 43rd edition of the race, […]

GPS issue solved at last minute for Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team at Stage 1 of 2021 Dakar Rally

January 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team have successfully kicked off their 2021 Dakar Rally campaign with all riders comfortably placed inside the top 20 following a challenging stage one. With each rider focused on delivering […]

Opening stage of the 2021 Dakar Rally

December 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Launching into 2021 focused on success, for the first time in history the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team will enter the Dakar Rally with five riders. Forming a formidable line-up of experienced, determined racers, all […]

Teams Prepare for 2021 Dakar Rally

October 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Official Team Ready For Andalucia Rally With eight months having passed since the 2020 Dakar Rally, and with less than three months before the iconic event rolls around once again, the […]