Brand new Trentino excites Gajser and Evans

Despite this being the seventh race held at the picturesque Pietramurata track in just three seasons, there is a lot of excitement for Team HRC duo Tim Gajser and Mitch Evans as the track layout will be reversed, giving the riders a completely new challenge for this 2022 edition.

Hosted in the beautiful alpine region, the MXGP of Trentino is always marked on the calendar for Gajser, as it represents the nearest race for his Slovenian countrymen to visit and cheer him on. So much so, that there is even a corner of the spectator area called ‘Gajser Corner’ where all the ‘Tiga243’ flags, banners and supporters create a tremendous atmosphere for their national hero.

And for Gajser himself, this track holds a lot of great memories and he’ll be hoping to create more as he looks to continue his 2022 podium-streak, that has seen him win three of the first four rounds this year and open up a 21-point lead at the top of the MXGP World Motocross Championship. Last time out he went three-one, despite starting from seventh gate pick, and he’ll be hoping to improve that this weekend and give himself the best opportunity to rip another holeshot on his Honda CRF450R.

Australian rider Evans didn’t have his best day last Sunday, struggling to escape the first corner without any issues and having to come through from the back of the field in both races. However, overtaking 18 riders over the course of the two motos was a good achievement and gives himself hope that he is getting back to his best form.

Now though, the task is to get to grips with the new Pietramurata track layout and make sure they are ready for this fifth round of the series, held on April 9-10.