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giugno 14, 2021 - Yamaha Racing

Optimistic Opener for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2

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Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s #maximerenaux 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 Motocross World Championship in #orlyonok, #russia. Teammates #thibaultbenistant and #jagogeerts had a day of ups and downs and were eventually classified 11th and 12th, respectively.

Getting the season off to an encouraging start, Renaux and Benistant quickly proved their potential as they challenged pole position in the Timed Practice session. Renaux ended the run in fifth position, with his French compatriot close behind in seventh. Not feeling 100% after picking up a knee injury one week ago, the current vice World Champion, Geerts, was 21st.

The first race of the season saw the #mx2 pack go bar-to-bar for a place inside of the top-10. All three Yamaha Factory riders were squeezed off the line and pushed outside of the top-15. 

Showing flashes of brilliance throughout the course of the 18-lap race, Renaux made some incredible passes as he stormed forward from 18th position up into a top-five slot. The ‘959’ flaunted his sheer speed and phenomenal skill as he fought hard for every single point gained before making a small mistake in the latter stages of the race. The gritty Frenchman eventually finished sixth. 

After posting a blisteringly fast time in practice, rookie sensation, Benistant, had to experience what it is like to battle through the field in #mx2 after a poor start. Taking the experience in his stride, the 18-year-old struggled to find his rhythm in the early stages but managed to claw back ten places to finish in 15th position.  

Geerts had to settle for trying to accumulate as many points as he could, especially after he was involved in a crash that came through no fault of his own. After a spirited ride, he ended up salvaging 4-points for 17th position. 

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