HRC's MX2 campaigner Calvin Vlaanderen also yet to race the MXGP of Russia as he was also sidelined with injury when the track debued last year.
"I‰Ûªm leaving soon to Russia and I‰Ûªm excited for it," Vlaanderen enthused. "Obviously, it‰Ûªs a long trip to a place I‰Ûªve never been to before as I was injured last year. I‰Ûªve heard some good things about the track and I‰Ûªve seen some videos, so I cannot wait to go racing. My shoulder is still not 100% but I‰Ûªve had two good weeks on the bike and I‰Ûªm feeling ready for it!
HRC General Manager - MXGP - Marcus Pereira de Freitas concluded, "We are happy to have Tim with us this time around as he wasn‰Ûªt able to join the team last year due to injury. Neither him nor Calvin have raced here previously, so it will be a completely new experience for them in such a unique place and track like Orlyonok.
"What Tim did in Portugal was more in line with his potential and our all expectations, so our hope is that he will continue to build momentum and keep racing at the front ‰ÛÒ in order to also improve his position in the championship. Calvin needs some strong results and a smooth weekend to build some momentum, and I‰Ûªm sure he is up to the task now that he had some time to train and look after his shoulder."
