Arnhem poses the next challenge for Team HRC

It was good to get back on the box again and winning the qualification race was a nice boost as well. Now though, my focus is on Arnhem and to try to show what I’m capable of in the sand. Last time we rode in Lommel, I didn’t feel like I rode like myself, so the goal is put on a better showing and score some good points once again. Obviously it won’t be easy but I know I have ridden well on sand in the past so I’m confident I can perform at a high level this weekend.

I actually won a moto in Arnhem last year, in the EMX250 class so I like the track and I know that I am fast there. Of course the MX2 class is a lot tougher but I feel like I have shown in recent races that my level is high right now, and with my performance in Lommel, I really think I can I can go out and have a really good weekend. I also had a couple of good races last weekend in Uddevalla, so I’m feeling good and excited to go racing again.

I’m excited to get back to racing again after such a long lay-off. Obviously the goal is to be on the MXGP start-gate but after discussing all the options with the team, we decided together that having this event under my belt, before I return to the highest level would be a good idea. I’m not going to put too much expectation upon myself, but I do want to make sure that I’m 100% fit and healthy before returning to the MXGPs and this event will give me a good indication of that, without all the pressure that comes with racing against the best riders in the world. Afterwards, we can then decide the best course of action but for now, I’m excited to be going racing again!

Another very important weekend for Team HRC, as they all are at this stage of the season. Tim will be looking to get on the podium once again, and it is good that he was able to ride here last season, so he isn’t at a disadvantage. We believe he has a point to prove in the sand, and our goal is to give him the best platform possible to do so.
Ferro has been very excited about coming back here and so we know he’s going to be trying everything to break into that top five consistently. His starts have been a bit better and Sweden didn’t have any mistakes, so he is trending in the right direction and that really is good to see, in what has been a long championship already.
And we also have Ruben returning to racing, competing in an event in Spain. This is great news and we’ll be keeping a very close eye on how that goes. We aren’t rushing anything with him, but we thought this was an excellent chance to get some gate-drops in before he makes a return to MXGP action. The quality of the field is good and although it isn’t quite the same thing as the world championships, it is the perfect stepping-stone up from training, and gives us a good indicator of when he can return alongside Tim and Ferruccio.