The Dutch Grand Prix proved to be a grueling test of skill and endurance as riders battled the brutally rough Arnhem sand circuit and sweltering temperatures. After a stunning Grand Prix victory in Sweden, Seewer lined up confident and again showcased his admirable determination with an impressive performance that had fans on the edge of their seats in Race One.
After powering his YZ450FM to a trademark top-three start, the Swiss star engaged in a fierce battle with the leaders on the opening lap. Although he was momentarily shuffled back to third by Romain Febvre, the ‘91’ remained persistent and soon reclaimed second place when Febvre made a mistake.
While the first 30 minutes were exciting, it was the final three laps that had the fans on the edge of their seats as Seewer closed in on the race leader Prado, determined to challenge for the race win. Never one to back down from a fight, the Yamaha ace attempted to set up a pass but unfortunately suffered a spectacular fall with just two laps remaining. However, his incredible resilience saw him make a remarkable recovery to cross the finish line in third place.
At the same time, Coldenhoff showcased his exceptional sand riding ability by executing brilliant passes on former World Champions Renaux and Pauls Jonass after starting seventh. Buoyed by the enormous support of the home crowd, the Dutchman fought his way to a commendable fourth-place finish.
Renaux climbed as high as fifth during the race. However, a fall after 20 minutes hindered his progress, and he was only able to recover to seventh place.
Race Two got off to an exciting start with Seewer and Renaux going bar-to-bar around turn one, hot on the heels of Febvre. Renaux fell while challenging Seewer for second place on lap three and lost his rhythm, which resulted in a sixth-place finish.
Seewer, on the other hand, found his form and proved his potential by posting the fastest lap of the race on lap five. Meanwhile, Coldenhoff made a bold move on lap six, launching past Jorge Prado through the waves to steal third position.
As the race progressed, Seewer and Coldenhoff engaged in a thrilling battle for second place and a coveted podium finish. The last few laps were intense as the fans got behind ‘The Hoff’, but Seewer held his composure and fought hard for a well-deserved second-place finish, forcing Coldenhoff to settle for third.
Seewer's result allowed him to uncork his fifth bottle of podium champagne, in 2023, on the third step.
After an incredible home Grand Prix, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team now looks forward to the next round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, which will take place in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey, on the weekend of September 3rd.
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