Team HRC left wanting after MXGP of Europe.

The first race started well for Gajser who gated in second and was closing the gap between Gautier for the lead. After preparing to make a move on Gautier, Gajser spun out which left him back in sixth place and unable to find his flow. Bobryshev had a much better first race chasing down Gautier after Gajsers mistake. After getting caught in the Dutchman vs Dutchman battle for a podium finish between Van Horbeek and Herlings, Bobby came in a strong fourth place.

Race two it was Bobryshevs turn to gate second and the Russian pulled an early gap with race leader Cairoli. The battle from fifth to third was so intense it meant the group eventually caught up with Bobby who tensed up under the pressure, causing him to drop back to ninth. Gajser didn’t have the start but he persevered through the difficult terrain and pulled back to finish fourth place from seventh.

MX2

Michele Cervellin and Lars Van Berkel had an arduous day on their CRF250Rw’s in the Dutch black sands, at the MXGP of Europe. 

Cervellin, who has been riding with a hand injury this weekend, didn’t seem as comfortable in the rough terrain in the first race and finished 18th. Race two was much stronger for Cervellin and although he had a weaker start he was able to make it back to 14th in the last few laps of the race.
Van Berkel although performing well in his qualifying race yesterday, put too much pressure on himself to perform for both a new team and his home crowd today. The Dutchman’s smooth style in the sand wasn’t as vivid as it had been on Saturday and in the end settled for a 16th place finish in race one and 20th in race two. 

X-rays are being taken out for Cervellin’s hand on Monday for further investigation. Van Berkel feels that he will perform better in Latvia away from his home GP. 

Tim Gajser:
Today was ok. I made some big mistakes in the first race when I was second and I couldn't come back to find my rhythm and I finished sixth which I was a little bit disappointed with. The second race was better, even though I didn't have the best start. I came from seventh back to fourth which was good so I will take some important points away from this race and refocus for Latvia. If I am honest I didn't like that track at all so I am glad this is done and I am really looking forward to racing in Latvia and having a one week break at home.

Evgeny Bobryshev:
I had a really good start in both races today and have been riding in second place for both of them but unfortunately I wasn't able to hold it in either. In the first race I finished fourth as I made some mistakes in the last few laps. I did manage to catch up again and all the group finished really close together. The second race was more frustrating for me. I was running in second place at a good pace with a gap behind me of three seconds. Then, with five laps to go I went sideways a few times on the bike and five guys passed me on one lap. I couldn't fight to get back the places which was tough. I was really motivated to be running for a podium today but it just didn't end well for me. Finishing like this isn't the way for me, I am really grateful to all the work HRC has done for me this weekend. I have to forget about this for the next race and learn from my mistakes.