MX2
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Geerts Reclaims MX2 Championship Lead after Perfect Weekend in Latvia
23 April 2022 Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts reclaimed the MX2 championship lead after a dominant performance at the MX2 Grand Prix of Latvia, where he went 1-1 for his second Grand Prix win of the season. Thibault Benistant rounded out the top five after a top-three finish in the opening race and a hard charge to 10th position in Race 2.
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Benistant Nears MX2 Podium in Trentino
10 April 2022 The fifth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Pietramurata, Italy, was marked by Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant’s stunning return to form. In just his second Grand Prix of 2022, the 19-year-old Frenchman narrowly missed the second step of the podium by a single point. He finished fifth and third in the championship races for fourth overall. At the same time, Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Rick Elzinga made an impressive MX2 debut this weekend, finishing seventh and 11th in the races for seventh overall. Unfortunately, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts had a challenging day. After a scintillating race to third in Race 1, the Belgian’s hopes of another podium finish were spoiled by a race-ending crash in Race 2. He was classified 11th.
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Geerts Maintains Podium Streak & MX2 Championship Lead with Race Win in Portugal
03 April 2022 Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts made an impression at the fourth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Agueda, Portugal, making amends to his first race woes with a convincing victory in Race 2. The result was enough to see the 21-year-old make the third step of the podium, and by maintaining his 100% podium streak in 2022, he has retained a 16-point advantage at the top of the MX2 Championship Leader board. Teammate Thibault Benistant made a solid return to racing with two consistent rides for seventh overall.
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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.