The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are set for an intense weekend as the FIM Motocross World Championship arrives in Frauenfeld, Switzerland.
Round three of the MXGP and MX2 seasons will be supported by the second rounds of the European EMX250 and EMX125 Championships, promising plenty of action for riders and fans alike.
Tim Gajser enters the Swiss GP buoyed by momentum from a hard-fought podium finish in Almonte, Spain. The Slovenian is particularly excited about racing on a track he knows well, after the first two rounds threw up unexpected challenges on unfamiliar terrain. “I’m looking forward to this weekend, not because I prefer one terrain over another—I enjoy both hardpack and sand—but I am really looking forward to racing on a familiar track this weekend,” Gajser said.
“Starting the season on two completely new circuits was a challenge, especially while adapting to a new team and bike with virtually no data. It’s a good feeling to head somewhere we know well. I have amazing memories of Frauenfeld after going 1-1 for the win in 2024, but the main goal for this weekend is just to have fun. We are moving in the right direction and continuing to work hard. I know that when I’m enjoying myself and everything is clicking, I am really fast, so I can’t wait to get back behind the gate.”
For Gajser, the event is an opportunity to continue refining the Monster Energy Yamaha YZ450FM and building on his growing synergy with the team. With 74 points in sixth place in the MXGP standings, the Slovenian is optimistic and motivated to convert his familiarity with the venue into another strong result.
Teammate Maxime Renaux, currently fifth in the championship with 75 points, is also relishing the return to firmer soil after struggling through the opening sand rounds. “I’m definitely looking forward to the first hard-pack race of the year. The sand races haven’t been the most enjoyable recently, so I am really looking forward to getting back on the hard-pack. I really like Frauenfeld; I have a lot of really good memories there, including a GP win in 2023. The goal for the weekend is to continue putting decent points on the board, and obviously, to be on the box would be nice. So, the goal for this weekend is to stay healthy and push for the podium.”
In MX2, brothers Janis and Karlis Reisulis aim to keep their momentum going after solid performances in Spain. Janis, sixth in the MX2 standings with 76 points, said: “I’m really looking forward to this race — Switzerland has a great atmosphere, so it should be another round to enjoy, and I’m curious to see how I’ll do on hard pack. The track is interesting, with deep, bumpy ruts by the end of the day, but it doesn’t affect me because I always go to a race with the same mindset. I haven’t had great results there yet, but I’m looking to change that this weekend. The goal is the same as always: be myself — I’ll do my best, so I’m not worried about my abilities.”
Karlis, eighth in the championship on 57 points, is excited to take on the technical hardpack circuit. “I’m really excited to be heading to the hardpack in Switzerland; it’s going to be a great round. While it’s not the biggest track on the calendar, I really enjoy racing there because it’s quite unique. I have some great memories from 2024, especially that second moto where I led for most of the race, which gives me a lot of confidence heading into this weekend. My main goal for Frauenfeld is to stay focused on my riding and not set any specific expectations.”
The Monster Energy Yamaha squads will also be joined again by Lotte van Drunen in MX2, racing for De Baets Yamaha, who looks to build on her points from Spain and sharpen her skills ahead of the WMX season opening in May.
In the European Championships, rookies Mano Faure and Jarne Bervoets in EMX250, alongside MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Sleny Goyer, will take to the track, with Faure carrying momentum from a podium debut and Goyer arriving just one point off the EMX125 championship lead.
