MXGP Russia: ‘I hope it gets better from here’ – Jeffrey Herlings

Red Bull KTM’s Jeffrey Herlings grabbed pole position on sundays MXGP timed practice, but after making some mistakes in the first and second moto it was a struggle for the dutchman.

Grabbing a steady start in the first moto, Herlings managed to settle for fourth position, battling against the heat and slick track conditions. Being first on the gate for the second moto, this helped him shoot through to the front of the pack and grab an early lead, before making a mistake which cost him four places, but he managed to push through the pack to grab a podium finish.

“I’m happy,’ said Herlings. “These are not the best results and not what we dreamt of but I’m pleased to get on the podium at a track I don’t like so much.”

“I worked my way to fourth in the first moto then had a holeshot, then a tip over and then back to second. It wasn’t a bad weekend. Hopefully it gets much better from here.”

“I’m already looking forward to Matterley Basin, it suits me better with more grip and lines.”

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