Dunlop MXGP riders continue winning streak in Netherlands

Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team rider Romain Febvre celebrates his sixth overall MXGP victory of the season (Photo: Dunlop)

MXGP riders on Dunlop tyres continued their run of success in 2023 with victories in MXGP, MX2 and WMX at Arnhem in The Netherlands. Romain Febvre took his sixth overall FIM Motocross World Championship victory of the season with a second and first place finish in the two Sunday races. Over the weekend, riders used Dunlop’s latest Geomax MX34 front and Geomax MX14 rear tyre to handle the soft, sandy surface of the Arnhem track. Dunlop works with some of the fastest motocross riders to develop the next generation of motocross tyres. Wim Van Achter, motorsport manager, Dunlop, said the riders’ success “demonstrates the performance and quality of Dunlop’s motocross range.”

In MXGP race one, the Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team rider took the lead from Jorge Prado on lap eight, but briefly came to a halt a few laps later. He managed to get going again following the frustrating delay and returned to an exceptional pace to finish second. In the second race, Febvre won the holeshot and never looked back, managing his lead throughout to finish ahead of Jeremy Seewer.

Dunlop states that its run of success has been helped by Geomax MX14. The tyre uses an optimised block design and an updated compound to give enhanced traction and durability on sand. It helped Febvre get the holeshot in race two, setting him up for a dominant ride. Dunlop says its collaboration with riders allows it to provide a comprehensive range of motocross tyres approved by championship-winning riders.

Dunlop triumph in MX2, WMX

It was also a successful weekend for Dunlop MX2 rider Lucas Coenen, only less than perfect due to a mistake in race one. An incredible comeback saw the Husqvarna rider fight back up the order to finish sixth. With a victory in the qualifying race on Saturday and a scintillating race two, it was enough to finish second overall.

In the WMX Motocross World Championship, Dutch rider Lotte van Drunen won her first-ever overall motocross Grand Prix with a dominant weekend and two race wins. The home rider had an even better race two, taking the lead from the start and building an advantage of more than 40 seconds by the checkered flag.

The FIM Motocross World Championship continues in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey, for its next round on 3rd September.