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
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Van Horebeek: “The hunger is there to win”
We spoke to Jeremy Van Horebeek on his chances of being part of a wide group in contention for the 2017 MXGP crown and whether he can nudge up from being a podium contender to regular GP winner
Searle full speed with MXGP return
We caught up with British Champion Tommy Searle in the midst of his rehab period from surgery on a left ACL rupture and when the 26 year old will be making his MXGP bow on the Monster Energy Dixon Racing Team Kawasaki in 2017
Making Headway: A look at the most successful helmet in AMA SX/MX
In the first of two parts of a special glance at off-road helmets, their evolution and how the perspective for safety is beginning to change (even to the point where the FIM are busy with a dedicated commission) we able to get the inside track on the most successful lid in AMA racing: Fox’s V3.
Cairoli cites good vibe for radiant first ’17 outing
We chatted exclusively to Tony Cairoli after he swept the first round of the Italian Championship last weekend to talk health, happiness on the works 450SX-F, metal gate floors and whether he’ll still be able to challenge the younger element of MXGP
MXGP: What Cairoli will we see at Qatar Grand Prix?
Last MXGP Blog from issue 147 and a look at how Tony Cairoli might attack the 2017 season. Will the Sicilian come out roaring in Losail to make a statement?
The Webb Way: Exclusive interview
Cooper Webb is one of the shinier elements of AMA Supercross and Motocross and has tended to be one of the more alternative athletes in the gate. Andrea Wilson interviewed the Yamaha star about his upbringing and surfing links