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…
Using the Butterflies: Nerves before a Grand Prix
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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
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
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
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?
Febvre anticipates Herlings impact
2015 MXGP World Champion comments on the impending threat of former MX2 rival Jeffrey Herlings in MXGP this year. What’s the Frenchman’s opinion of the new Dutch threat in the 450s?
First MotoGP Blog of 2017: David’s Wild Predictions
Motomatters’ David Emmett dons a steel helmet and peers over the parapet with his acumen and hopeful guesses to throw a few predictions onto the MotoGP table for 2017. Have a read and see if you agree…
