UPDATE* Following further assessment and huge strides in his recovery, Maxime Renaux #959 is en route to Portugal 🇵🇹
After a brief break, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team is revved up and ready to tackle the seventh round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Agueda, Portugal, this weekend.
The Portuguese venue has been a fixture on the MXGP calendar since 1985, hosting 27 Grands Prix throughout its storied history. Known for its regular track modifications and distinctive red clay surface, Agueda continues to challenge riders with its technical layout and flowing nature.
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Calvin Vlaanderen returns to the Portuguese venue with fond memories, having achieved one of his first podium finishes here in the EMX125 class back in 2012. After spending the rare weekend off at home recharging and enjoying some time on the golf course, the South African is focused on maximizing his potential.
At the same time, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jago Geerts continues to show steady improvement and progression in his rookie MXGP campaign. The Belgian arrives confident, and ready to show his potential at one of his favourite tracks on the calendar, a venue at which he has been impressive results throughout his MX2 career.
Following the announcement yesterday regarding the absence of Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux, the Frenchman has experienced a remarkable turnaround in his condition. Following consultations with his medical team and a successful afternoon spent at a local practice track in Belgium, where he tested his strength and fitness on the bike, Renaux’s improvement has exceeded expectations.
Renaux will arrive in Agueda this afternoon where he will undergo a fitness test with the FIM. A final decision regarding participation will be made following these assessments.
Calvin Vlaanderen
10th MXGP Championship Standings, 188-points
“Weekend off was nice! Just spent some time at home doing “normal” things. Played some golf a bit as well. Plan of action is to ride my YZ450FM very fast, get good starts, and have fun. I like the track in Agueda! Fun to ride with a good flow. One of my first podium appearances was there in the EMX125 in 2012.”
Jago Geerts
14th MXGP Championship Standings, 84-points
“I raced the Dutch Masters last weekend, so it wasn’t really a weekend off, but I enjoyed it! The plan is to keep the same flow as the last few weekends and get good starts. I’m feeling good on the bike and looking forward to another race weekend. It’s one of my favourite tracks of the year, and I had good results there in the past. I would like to finish in the top 10 again.”
đź“· by @fullspectrum.media
