MX2
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Geerts Extends Podium Streak & MX2 Championship Lead in Argentina
20 March 2022 Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts continued his fine form at the MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina, claiming an emphatic race win and a second-place finish to celebrate the third round of the FIM Motocross World Championship from the second step of the podium. As a result, the Belgian has extended his lead in the MX2 World Championship to 26-points over Tom Vialle.
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Geerts Dominates MX2 Grand Prix of Lombardia to Claim MX2 Championship Lead
06 March 2022 Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts celebrated a perfect weekend at the second round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Mantova, Italy. After an exhilarating exhibition of speed and skill, the young Belgian powered his YZ250FM to Pole Position and won both MX2 races to win the Grand Prix of Lombardia and take the championship leaders’ red plate.
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Podium Delight for Geerts at MX2 Season Opener
27 February 2022 Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts claimed solid points at the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship at Matterley Basin in Winchester, England. After two hard-fought races, in which he finished fourth and second, the 21-year-old Belgian has started his 2022 MX2 title charge on the third step of the podium.
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Andrea Bonacorsi Stands In for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2's Thibault Benistant at MX2 Season Opener
18 February 2022 Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Andrea Bonacorsi will replace the injured Thibault Benistant under the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 awning at this weekends' MX2 Grand Prix of Great Britain. The event marks the start of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, which will take place at the spectacular Matterley Basin circuit in Winchester, England, on Sunday 20th February.
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Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Look Fast & Furious in 2022
12 February 2022 When the gate drops, the talking stops and with the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship fast approaching, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are revved up and ready to get the new season underway. Back with a familiar yet strong line-up in 2022, both teams are looking fit, fast and motivated for the new MXGP season, which will kick off at the spectacular Matterley Basin venue in Winchester, England, next weekend.
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Back-to-Back Grand Prix Wins Grants Geerts MX2 Silver Medal as Renaux Celebrates Title Winning Season with 14th Podium Finish
10 November 2021 Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s duo of Jago Geerts and Maxime Renaux made it a perfect end to an exceptional season for Yamaha and the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team, celebrating the 18th and final round of the FIM MX2 World Championship from the top-two steps of the podium. Geerts triumphed the MX2 Grand Prix of Citta di Mantova with a 1-2 scorecard and successfully defended his ‘world number two’ ranking. At the same time, the newly crowned World Champion, Renaux, ended a successful world title campaign with a race win, which paired with the 20-points scored for third position in race one was enough for the Frenchman to collect his 14th piece of podium silverware. Thanks to the efforts of Renaux, Geerts and teammate, Thibault Benistant, who did not attend the final two rounds due to a knee injury sustained before the penultimate round, Yamaha has retained the MX2 Manufacturers’ World Championship gold plate.