Tim Gajser rode back to MXGP podium prominence last weekend for the first time since April. We asked the (most probably) outgoing champion who will be the closest threat to Tony Cairoli
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The Next Ones: Delivering the TKO
From Moto2 to MX2 we have a look at another rapid young rider forcing waves at world championship level and Rockstar Husqvarna’s Thomas Kjer Olsen was made a sizeable splash in Grand Prix so far in ’17. Exclusive!
Using the Butterflies: Nerves before a Grand Prix
We scouted the MXGP paddock for opinions on how nerves and pre-race anxiety manifests itself and affects riders before the first Grand Prix of the season. Some interesting comments inside…
Simpson aiming for top five with Yamaha comeback
One of the UK’s brightest chances for success in 2017 MXGP – Shaun Simpson – says he is gunning for the top elite of the premier class this year in what will be the Scot’s return to Yamaha machinery
Covington on 2017 MX2 open-field: “I feel I have a shot at the championship”
Thomas Covington is the only rider in the MX2 2017 pack with Grand Prix winning experience and one of only ten to have made a GP podium. MX2 will be an open war this season but the American is confident he can be in the mix at the top of the standings
Desalle adopting more positive approach to 2017 MXGP title assault
One of the best and most stylish racers in the MXGP pack is eying 2017 title success: Clement Desalle talks about his second year on the Monster Energy Kawasaki and using his experience to get through a thirty-eight moto campaign
Paturel anticipating MX2 championship push
There’s a lot sitting on Benoit Paturel’s shoulders for 2017. After finishing 3rd in MX2 last year there is a real buzz and sense of expectation around the Frenchman. We asked him about the increased glare of the spotlight and how MX2 will be in the post-Herlings era