The penultimate round of the Dutch Masters of Motocross will take place this Sunday, May 17 in Markelo, once again bringing together several MXGP stars ahead of the World Championship’s return on May 23-24 for the French Grand Prix at Lacapelle-Marival. The third round of the Dutch series could prove decisive in both the 500cc and 250cc championships.
In the premier class, Jeffrey Herlings arrives as the championship leader after winning the opening two rounds of the season. At Harfsen, the previous event, only one moto could be completed before severe weather conditions forced the remainder of the day to be cancelled. That left reigning series champion Romain Febvre with fewer opportunities to close the gap in the standings. The Frenchman currently sits second overall, while Calvin Vlaanderen remains third and still holds mathematical chances in the title fight.
Top 5 500cc Standings after Round 2 of 4
| Pos | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeffrey Herlings | 75 |
| 2 | Romain Febvre | 64 |
| 3 | Calvin Vlaanderen | 47 |
| 4 | Pauls Jonass | 45 |
| 5 | Kay de Wolf | 40 |
Markelo will also welcome the return of Glenn Coldenhoff, who missed the previous round due to a clash with the Brazilian Championship. Another rider returning to action is Kay de Wolf, who was sidelined in Harfsen with a thumb injury but now appears ready to race again.
In the 250cc class, the championship battle could hardly be closer. Karlis Reisulis and Cas Valk are tied at the top of the standings, while Janis Reisulis sits third, just four points behind the leaders. Kay Karssemakers also remains firmly in contention, currently fourth and only seven points off the championship lead.
Although the event will not be broadcast live, this post will be updated throughout the weekend with the latest news, results, and key developments from Markelo.
