The world championship now continues onto its second event of three in consecutive weeks with the Kegums circuit hosting the Grand Prix of Latvia.
Tony Cairoli, Yamaha Red Bull De Carli, 1st:
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“It hard to pass on this track and I waited too long behind Josh at the start of the first moto. Only on the last lap could I catch Max and there was not enough time to set him up to overtake properly. When I was second in the next moto I looked for two laps for the right line to pass and then rode my race. I could hear the crowd and it was pretty good for me because I could not see the pit-board so I was listening to them to know if Max was coming close! We are now in the second half of the championship and I am having fun again. I made some more points today.”
David Philippaerts, Yamaha Monster Energy MX Team, 4th:
“It was a difficult day, a difficult weekend in fact. We could not get the bike set-up just as I wanted it and that meant a fight out there. We tried a few different changes but without much luck. My starts weren’t good but I could still pass many riders and to take fourth overall was good for me. The track was fast and bumpy and that made it quite dangerous; it was easy to crash.”
Josh Coppins, Yamaha Monster Energy MX Team, 5th:
“I’m pumped. That’s the first time in a while I could do two strong motos. Both of my starts were good and the only thing that I’m a little disappointed about was a bit of a lack of speed in the opening stages. Overall, though this was much better. The result of the second moto wasn’t as good as the first but the riding was encouraging; I was more like my old self.”
Tanel Leok, Yamaha Red Bull De Carli:
“Today was so-so and could be better. The important thing is that my starts were good. The first race was better but I struggled a bit in the second to get going. Maybe I should have chosen a different rear tyre but my riding was not going as well and it was disappointing.”
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