The deep Dutch sand of the Motorsportpark Gelderland Midden circuit near the historical city of Arnhem played host to round 16 of the FIM World Motocross Championships.
Jeffrey Herlings captured his fourth win of the season with a perfect 1-1. The podium were rounded by reigning champ Jorge Prado (2-2) and Red-Plate holder Tim Gajser (4-3).
JEFFREY HERLINGS | 1ST
Currently third in the standings, 35 points behind Tim Gajser
Herlings now has eleven consecutive podium finishes and twelve for the season as well as 15 career wins on home soil. The points haul means he is 3rd in the standings: just 35 from the red plate and 26 from P2.
“I struggled with a painful back this week. It was something I had to deal with: I’m getting old! Today was quite OK. 1-1 was what I was hoping for. I made work for myself in the first moto but started picking off riders and coming back. I almost made a mistake in the second moto, even if the start was better. The competition is so strong. I’m super-proud of another 1-1 and now up to 107. I’m happy and blessed.”
JORGE PRADO | 2ND
Currently 2nd in the Standings, 9 points behind Tim Gajser
Prado closes the gap to the championship leader, securing a solid P2 overall with consistent 2-2 finishes, now just nine points off the top.
“It was a really positive weekend for me. I demonstrated strong speed throughout, and the second moto was particularly engaging. I started around third or fourth and felt confident that I could push my way to the front. Jeffrey managed to pass me, and I had a tricky moment when a backmarker crashed right in front of me, which allowed Jeffrey to extend his lead. Despite that, I kept up the pressure and pushed hard until about three laps from the end. Although I couldn’t close the gap completely, I maintained a solid pace, which I’m really pleased with. I’m feeling great physically, and everything is looking promising for the championship. I’m now just nine points off the lead, and with some favourable tracks coming up, I’m excited and ready to take on Switzerland: let’s go!”
TIM GAJSER | 3RD
Championship leader.
Gajser battled hard in the Arnhem sand, going four-three for third overall and keeping hold of the 2024 MXGP Championship lead.
“It was a solid weekend, and I definitely felt like my riding was a lot better this weekend than in Lommel. It was a shame I made a mistake in that second race, but I’m happy with the rest of the moto and it was good to get third place and stand on the podium. We have four rounds still to go and I’m still in the lead so I’m excited to go to the next race in Switzerland and put in another strong performance.”
