Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Calvin Vlaanderen has finished third overall at the MXGP of Flanders. Racing at the infamous Lommel circuit for round 15 of the 2025 campaign, Vlaanderen was in exceptional form all weekend and picked up his second overall podium result of the season. Maxime Renaux continues to race himself back into contention, with the Frenchman placing 12th overall.
With his podium result in the Finnish sand two rounds ago, Vlaanderen was understandably With his podium result in the Finnish sand two rounds ago, Vlaanderen was understandably excited for the Grand Prix in Lommel. The deep sand track is a physical test for all riders, and with the 29-year-old being one of the fittest MXGP riders on the start gate, the stage was set for a successful weekend of racing.
Vlaanderen began the GP with a third-place finish in the Qualifying Race, which ensured favourable, inside gate picks for the Grand Prix races. In Race One, he emerged from the first turn in sixth and set his sights on the leaders. The South African was soon into fifth and inherited fourth when Jeffrey Herlings fell. As the race neared its conclusion, Vlaanderen passed Isak Gifting for third, which set him up nicely for his overall podium result.
The Yamaha YZ450FM racer executed another great start in Race Two, although this time he was shuffled back to seventh early on. As the race continued, Vlaanderen moved forward and into fifth with five laps remaining, before a small fall cost him valuable time. Having opened a large gap behind him, he didn’t lose any positions and crossed the line in fifth to secure third overall. Following another successful weekend of racing, Vlaanderen remains fifth in the series standings.
For Renaux, who continues working his way back to full fitness, the MXGP of Flanders was a tough one. But knowing the importance of time on the bike, the former series leader completed both races, with his 10-13 results securing 12th overall. Renaux remains seventh in the standings with five rounds remaining.
The Belgian GP wasn’t the home race that Jago Geerts was hoping for. Sixth in the Qualifying Race underlined his speed, and he was running comfortably in the same position in Race One until he crashed spectacularly. Fortunate to escape uninjured, Geerts took no further part in the Grand Prix.
JK Racing Yamaha’s Swedish star, Isak Gifting, delivered a second consecutive strong result, finishing sixth overall, while privateer racer Hakon Fredriksen placed seventh.
The MXGP World Championship resumes on August 16-17 at Uddevalla in Sweden, for round 16 of the season.
Click here for all the results from the MXGP of Flanders.
Calvin Vlaanderen
3rd MXGP of Flanders, 36-points
5th MXGP Championship Standings, 436-points
“This track really separates the men from the boys, and it’s true. It’s a tough track and really demanding on the body. I had a decent Qualifying Race on Saturday, which was good because I knew that starts were going to be very important. In both races I was able to get into a good flow and that helped a lot. I was happy with my riding this weekend, and despite a small crash in the second race, it’s been a really positive Grand Prix.”
Maxime Renaux
12th MXGP of Flanders, 19-points
7th MXGP Championship Standings, 387-points
“I knew it was going to be difficult coming into this race with not much training or sand riding recently. It was physically tough and I gave it my best this weekend. The first race was OK, but in Race Two I just wanted to finish, and not take any risks, which I did. We now have a weekend off and more hardpack in Sweden, so I’m looking forward to that GP.”
Jago Geerts
14th MXGP Championship Standings, 242-points
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