Jeffrey Herlings continues winning streak in Finland, Dean Ferris podiums

Dean Ferris raced his factory backed Monster Energy Yamaha YZ250F to a superb second position overall at HyvinkÌ_Ì_. HyvinkÌ_Ì_ proved to be a physical test for the riders and an ample challenge for the set-up of the MX2 motorcycles with the flat and relatively short layout heavy on the engines and pounding on the suspension systems.

Ferris returned to the winner's circle after two punchy starts on the YZ and a mean pace that cast him as one of the main protagonists on the day. The Australian was able to spray champagne for the third time this season and on the first occasion since capturing second in Portugal for round six. ?1

Ferris started third and held his speed and nerve to cross the line in the same position in the first moto. Later in the day he needed to recover from outside the top five to catch and pass Jose Butron for a solid second place in moto two.

"I feel good. It has been a few tough races recently and I think it was the track that helped me out today because it was quite technical." Ferris stated. "I got some good starts and my bike was fast all weekend; I was able to put it on the podium again so it?s all-good. W

We have done some testing during the week and found a better set-up. The engine has been really strong and overall we?ve been sticking to the programme; I was just able to keep moving forward today and brought it home in the second moto after Tixier was too far ahead," he added.?

It was also a strong day for Tixier who showed courage, stamina and determination to put a first lap crash behind him and doggedly fight his way back to overall fifth in the opening moto.