Excellent Beginning For Yamaha’s 2007 Motocross Campaign
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Apr 18, 2007
With second and third positions captured in French and Italian Grand Prix events the MX3 series is currently being led by multi champion and reigning number one in the category Yves Demaria. The experienced French rider, who first gained the MX3 crown in 2004, is fielding adapted YZ450F machinery within his own team structure this season. He returns to the ‘blue’ fold after winning in 250cc Grand Prixs last century and the 2001 Motocross of Nations at Namur with the Yamaha brand. For 2007 the 35 year old is battling with some younger names such as Benjamin Coisy (victor in Italy) and main title rival Sven Breugelmans.
“It is good to see some young faces in this ‘old’ championship, ” he commented “They get the chance to re-establish themselves and it is positive for the series. I am leading the standings after two rounds and I don’t think I could ask for any more at the moment. ” “The Yamaha is a good bike and it was only a case of sorting out some suspension settings at the start of the year. I think Breugelmans, Vehvilainen and Lozano will be my main competition for the rest of the season, ” he added.
“Off course I am delighted with the results of our riders in all the MX world-championships, ” said Huub Forschelen, Off-road Racing Manager of Yamaha Motor Europe. “After consecutive titles in MX1 with one specific rider, I am happy that we can prove that it is not just the individual who makes this possible. Now we can show also that the perfect team organisation and engineering qualities of YRRD (Yamaha Rinaldi Research Development) are a substantial part of the success, which Josh is now continuing for us. The quality of YRRD racing parts are proven as well in the MX3 championship, where Yves is leading, as a privateer, with his YZ479F kit-equipped Yamaha. While, as well, Team De Carli show the high level that a good team can tune a YZ250F. It is a motivation for a rider like Tony to work with such a team and to continue his victory tour. ”
The MX1 and MX2 Grand Prix of Portugal takes place in the dark red soil of Agueda with practice commencing this Saturday. The World Championship then pauses for a week before heading for consecutive meetings in Italy and Germany. MX3 also continues this weekend with the Spanish Grand Prix occurring near Madrid at Talavera de la Reina.
