DIRT NEWS
Moto 2 saw Coldenhoff claim the holeshot,
as his MC450F rocketed him to the head of
the MXGP field early on the opening lap.
Withstanding the pressure from multiple
opponents while also setting the fastest lap
time of the race, the Standing Construct
GasGas Factory Racing rider led all 17 laps
to claim a historic race win and overall GP
victory for GasGas in MXGP competition.
“What can I say? It’s been a great day! After
qualifying, we made some adjustments to
my bike’s suspension and it really paid off in
the races, Coldenhoff said.
“The Standing Construct team have worked
hard during lockdown to keep improving our
bikes on the starts and it clearly showed today.
I started 2nd in race 1, nearly had the holeshot
and then I took the lead on the third lap. After
a few laps there was a big rock in the rut I was in,
which I hit, and it knocked me off balance just
before the waves section. I re-joined the race
quickly and made another charge towards the
end, but it was too late. I finished in 2nd place, which
was really good after a not so great qualifying.
Race 2, another great start taking the holeshot!
It was a tough race though, especially during
the final laps, but I’m really happy to have won
for myself and the team, especially as it’s only
the 3rd MXGP for GASGAS. It’s just awesome.
It’s nice to be back in MXGP, I really like the
1-day format and I can’t wait for Wednesday.”
16 KIWI RIDER