Glenn Coldenhoff interview

Rockstar Energy Suzuki Europe rider Glenn Coldenhoff really showed great form in the opening two Grand Prix’s of the season in Qatar and Thailand and to many people surprise he has put the Suzuki back on the podium and the first time since Ken Roczen did so in 2010.

Coldenhoff is a very good professional and has the potential to be an even better racer than many had expected possible. He also knows that it is going to take a lot of work to reach the level of Jeffrey Herlings in 2014.

“In Qatar we were close to Jeffrey, and I know I am strong and fit, and I am happy with the team and the bike. I had trouble with the warm weather for sure in Thailand. I gave it too much in the first moto, but the second moto I was tired and didn’t have anything left in the gas tank. I spent too much energy in that first moto and had to slow down in the second moto, got fourth in the moto and second overall, so that was great.”

The Dutchman now wants to head to Brazil for round three of the FIM MX2 World Championship and put together another consistent performance. A podium would be perfect, but you get the idea Coldenhoff is thinking more about the big picture of a top three in the 2014 MX2 class.

“For sure I am looking forward to every Grand Prix and I like the track in Brazil and if I can get a start then I can put in a good performance there.”

What Coldenhoff does have waiting for him at the end of the season, no matter what results he has in 2014, is a ride in the Rockstar Energy Suzuki MXGP team, and that is something many riders would dream of.

“I have a deal that I move to MXGP next year, which of course I have to do because I will be too old for the MX2 class. It’s not easy getting a ride in the MXGP class, because there are so many good riders and it was a major part of my decision to sign with Suzuki in the first place. I would love to go to the MXGP class with some good results in MX2.”

So now onto Brazil where Coldenhoff will try and continue his dream 2014 season.