Teutschenthal, Germany is the host venue for the eighth round of this 2024 World Motocross Championship, with Tim Gajser (MXGP class) and Ferruccio Zanchi (MX2) heading to the circuit with renewed confidence after impressive rides the last time out in St Jean D’Angely, France.
Five-time world champion, Gajser took the GP victory in the muddy conditions, regaining the red-plate in the process and giving himself a timely boost that he is the man to beat in this hugely competitive series. Unfortunately, this weekend also looks like there will be rain at some point, so the #243 will once again be preparing himself for all kinds of track surfaces, at a circuit he has won at four times in the past.
Zanchi has also tasted success at Teutschenthal, in the EMX250 ranks last year, winning a moto and narrowly missing out on the podium due to the second moto tie-breaker. And as such, the young Italian is very much looking forward to continuing his impressive form at the German track, where he is fast-becoming a staple part of the MX2 top 10. Since he returned at Lugo, Spain, he has gone 4-11-10-9-7-8 in the qualifying and GP-scoring races and he’ll be hoping for three more solid results at this hard-pack track which usually forms deep ruts.
However, as mentioned, the forecast is showing that rain will be hitting the venue over the course of the weekend, so like the races in Portugal and France, Team HRC will be making sure they are fully-ready for whatever is thrown at them, with both Gajser and Zanchi showing that they are capable of getting the job
Tim Gajser 243
I like the circuit at Teutschenthal and I have a good record there too. It seems to suit my style well and obviously after winning in France, I am excited to try and do it again this weekend. It felt good to have a weekend off after those last three events, but knowing that we have another three in a row coming up means we can’t afford to relax too much. Once again it seems like the weather might cause some issues but we can only control what we can control, so we’ll just prepare for everything and see what happens.
Ferruccio Zanchi 73
I’ve really enjoyed my return to the championship after the injury, and I’m happy to have scored good points in all the six races. I feel like I’m getting to grips with the pace of the MX2 class a bit more now and am just feeling more confident that I belong against these guys. I won a moto in Teutschenthal last year in the EMX250 class so it is a track I know I can perform well on, and my goal is to just keep this momentum going and keep working my way closer and closer to the front of the field.
Marcus Pereira de Freitas
HRC General Manager – MXGP
It was great for Tim to win the MXGP of France, even in such difficult circumstances. He’s ridden really well all year and I think he deserves a lot of credit for putting in strong rides, whatever the conditions and the victory, combined with getting the red-plate back is something he can be very happy with. Germany is also a good track for him and there is another chance for him to put in three good motos and hopefully cement his lead at the top.
We also very happy with the progress that Ferruccio is making. Sometimes we forget that he’s only 17 years old, and only ridden four GPs as a full-time MX2 rider, so to see him battling against guys with four or more years in the class is very impressive. We are trying not to push him too much, but we are very excited for the future.
Rider Standings
Pos. Rider Num Nation Points Team
1 GAJSER Tim 243 SLO 348 Team HRC – MXGP
2 PRADO GARCIA Jorge 1 SPA 343 Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing
3 FEBVRE Romain 3 FRA 319 Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP
4 HERLINGS Jeffrey 84 NDL 287 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
5 JONASS Pauls 41 LAT 253 Standing Construct Honda MXGP
6 SEEWER Jeremy 91 SWI 234 Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP
7 VLAANDEREN Calvin 10 NDL 223 Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team
8 COLDENHOFF Glenn 259 NDL 200 Fantic Factory Racing MXGP
9 HORGMO Kevin 24 NOR 145 Team Ship To Cycle Honda SR Motoblouz
10 GUILLOD Valentin 92 SWI 130 Team Ship To Cycle Honda SR Motoblouz
11 BOGERS Brian 189 NDL 112 Fantic Factory Racing MXGP
12 WATSON Ben 919 GBR 105 MRT Racing Team Beta
13 TONDEL Cornelius 17 NOR 91 Schmicker Racing
14 PANCAR Jan 253 SLO 79 TEM JP253 KTM Racing Team
15 GIFTING Isak 517 SWE 77 JK Racing Yamaha Active
16 RENAUX Maxime 959 FRA 63 Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team
17 BONACORSI Andrea 132 ITA 61 Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team
18 PATUREL Benoit FRA 61
19 ÖSTLUND Alvin SWE 56
20 MONTICELLI Ivo 128 ITA 54 MRT Racing Team Beta
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