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september 25, 2023 - Yamaha Racing
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 #jagogeerts ended an illustrious #mx2 career with a thrilling Grand Prix win at the 19th and final round of the series in Matterley Basin, Great Britain. As a result, the Belgian secured this year’s FIM #mx2 World Championship silver medal. At the same time, #thibaultbenistant ended a challenging season disrupted by injury with a top-five finish at the #mx2 Grand Prix of Great Britain, while #rickelzinga was classified 13th. Thanks to the combined effort of the #monsterenergyyamahafactorymx2 trio, Yamaha has successfully defended the Manufacturer’s World Title for a fourth consecutive season.
Under the bright and sunny skies, the wide and flowing Matterley Basin circuit provided the perfect backdrop for an intense showdown between the three talented riders, Benistant, Geerts and Simon Laengenfelder in Race One.
When the gates dropped, Benistant and Geerts chased Laengenfelder around turn one, quickly establishing themselves as the frontrunners. All three riders ran a blistering pace, captivating the attention of the crowd as they took the fight for the race win right down to the wire. At the flag, it was Laengenfelder who held on to take the checkers ahead of Benistant and Geerts.
Following the result of Race One, the battle for the silver medal hinged on the outcome of Race Two. Geerts was squeezed off the gate but showed the same grit and determination that has taken him to 55 podiums throughout his incredible #mx2 career, as he charged from 10th and past all MX2’s heavy hitters to end the ‘250cc chapter’ of his career with a phenomenal race win.
At the same time, Benistant started ninth and, despite feeling slightly ‘off’ on the track, still powered back to sixth.
After missing six rounds of the championship through injury, Benistant ends 2023 ninth in the #mx2 Classification.
Elzinga battled a slight shoulder injury to finish ninth in Race One and 16th in Race Two after a fall and ended his first term in #mx2, 10th in the Championship Classification.
This year, the #monsterenergyyamahafactorymx2 team celebrated seven Pole Positions, 15 race wins, and 18 podium finishes, of which 10 were Grand Prix victories, to secure Yamaha its fourth consecutive #mx2 Manufacturer’s World Title.
Click here to view results from the #mx2 Grand Prix of Great Britain.
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