JEFFREY HERLINGS RETURNS TO MXGP RACING

Red Bull KTM’s Jeffrey Herlings made his highly anticipated return to the world motocross circuit as the 2023 FIM MXGP World Motocross Championship fired into life.

Despite his much-hyped return, Herlings performed in a smooth and consistent fashion, finishing fourth in the opening moto, followed by an impressive second, ending the weekend in second Overall behind Ruben Fernandez.

Herlings felt his way back to Grand Prix speed in calm and impressive fashion. A steady fourth in the first moto was improved by a better start and a run to second place in the second race. The Overall classification put the Dutchman on the second step of the podium behind Ruben Fernandez.

Jeffrey Herlings:

“I got better throughout the weekend. I haven’t raced these guys for sixteen months and that amount of time means you should not underestimate the class. I have done hundreds and thousands of laps in training but you cannot replicate the intensity of racing here. Every session was getting a little easier and I don’t think it is bad to 2nd. If I had this option beforehand then I would have taken it. I just want to keep on building up my race rhythm now.”

Results MXGP Argentina 2023

1. Ruben Fernandez (ESP), Honda, 1-2

2. Jeffrey Herlings (NED), KTM , 4-2

3. Jorge Prado (ESP), GASGAS, 1-6

4. Romain Febvre (FRA), Kawasaki, 2-5

5. Pauls Jonass (LAT), Honda, 6-4