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5/13/2016 5:45am
5/13/2016 5:45am
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5/24/2016 12:48pm
In the 7th round of the MXGP-series there were a lot of tensions between riders in aswell MXGP as MX2. Jeffrey Herlings complained about the too aggressive lines of his rivals Dylan Ferrandis and Jeremy Seewer and hurt his ankle in the second race of the day.
In the MXGP-class it were Monster Energy Yamaha riders Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek who got into a discussion right before the start of the first race. This led to a contact between the two riders in which Van Horebeek touched Febvre, who crashed. Febvre crashed again with Tommy Searle and only finished in 10th position. This meant Febvre lost the lead in the championship to Tim Gajser. Between the two races Van Horebeek apologized to Febvre, but crashed out of the second race himself.
"The situation should've been solved before the start of the first race", said Febvre. "The story is that I took Jeremy's place at the gate because mine was not good. I decided to move but didn't knew somebody else already has taken his place too. He then became mad, not at me but at the situation. I could do what I wanted because I got 2nd in the qualification, and then he had some remarks for me that I should be afraid of him. I got pissed too and wasn't just going to stand there and say nothing. The team tried to make up after the first race but it was too late and it will be difficult to solve this problem.'
2015 was a difficult season for Van Horebeek after a splendid 2014 when he won his first GP in the maiden class and became second in the final standings as the only Yamaha factory rider. Then Febvre came in the team and took the title right away. The relationship between the two has always been a bit of ups and downs, but Van Horebeek struggles a bit because he only made the podium once so far this season. Febvre got 5 podia already, including 2 wins. This may have consequences for Yamaha too as there are rumours that Honda is trying to reel Febvre in in the future.
Febvre still is convinced that despite this setback (he also had words with Gajser after the qualifying race when both riders accused each other for being too aggressive) he still is on course for the title. "I've made some mistakes but also showed I have the speed. I'm in good shape and think I'm one of the strongest riders in the paddock. Gajser also made some crashes and Cairoli started the season a little slow. There's still a long way to go and I have to stay working on my starts."
Original text from Adam Wheeler. I don't think the last word is said about this.
In the MXGP-class it were Monster Energy Yamaha riders Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek who got into a discussion right before the start of the first race. This led to a contact between the two riders in which Van Horebeek touched Febvre, who crashed. Febvre crashed again with Tommy Searle and only finished in 10th position. This meant Febvre lost the lead in the championship to Tim Gajser. Between the two races Van Horebeek apologized to Febvre, but crashed out of the second race himself.
"The situation should've been solved before the start of the first race", said Febvre. "The story is that I took Jeremy's place at the gate because mine was not good. I decided to move but didn't knew somebody else already has taken his place too. He then became mad, not at me but at the situation. I could do what I wanted because I got 2nd in the qualification, and then he had some remarks for me that I should be afraid of him. I got pissed too and wasn't just going to stand there and say nothing. The team tried to make up after the first race but it was too late and it will be difficult to solve this problem.'
2015 was a difficult season for Van Horebeek after a splendid 2014 when he won his first GP in the maiden class and became second in the final standings as the only Yamaha factory rider. Then Febvre came in the team and took the title right away. The relationship between the two has always been a bit of ups and downs, but Van Horebeek struggles a bit because he only made the podium once so far this season. Febvre got 5 podia already, including 2 wins. This may have consequences for Yamaha too as there are rumours that Honda is trying to reel Febvre in in the future.
Febvre still is convinced that despite this setback (he also had words with Gajser after the qualifying race when both riders accused each other for being too aggressive) he still is on course for the title. "I've made some mistakes but also showed I have the speed. I'm in good shape and think I'm one of the strongest riders in the paddock. Gajser also made some crashes and Cairoli started the season a little slow. There's still a long way to go and I have to stay working on my starts."
Original text from Adam Wheeler. I don't think the last word is said about this.
The Shop
yall should learn to speak Dutch and watch the races on eurosport2, de reuver makes watching GPs much more enjoyable!
Second rule (especially within your team) - not by taking them out.
So, there's some 'niggle' between various riders - nothing ever 'new' about that.
I'd love to hear more from him with the GP commentary - he'd be a great full timer. The rare times I've heard him with Malin, it's been a great combination.
Pit Row
Things I've learned in this thread:
1) European pro-racers are crybabies too
2) People on the internet can trick me into listening to "Emo music" and liking it until the guy starts singing.
Ah, the good old days....
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