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Watch all the Qualifying Race Highlights from MXGP of Europe which kicked off yesterday here in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands.

MXGP Qualifying Race Highlights

MX2 Qualifying Race Highlights

MXGP's Paul Malin & On Track Off Road's Adam Wheeler catch up with Honda Gariboldi's Tim Gajser, Hitachi Construction Machinery Revo KTM's Shaun Simpson and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MX2 Team Manager Dirk Grübel on the MXGP of Europe Studio Show.

VALKENSWAARD (Europe), 25 April 2015 – A storm was expected to rain on the parade at MXGP of Europe, round five of the FIM Motocross World Championship, but it never amounted. Instead, the event held on the familiar black sand of Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, created it’s own storm with Team HRC’s Gautier Paulin finally coming to the party to claim his first qualifying heat victory since MXGP of Italy 2013, while Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings was the unsurprising victor in MX2.

Round one of the European Championship EMX300 and the second rounds of the EMX250 and EMX125 also took place today with Yentel Martens, the son of former FIM Motocross World Champion Jacky Martens, winning the opening moto in the EMX300 and Wilvo Forkrent KTM’s Adam Sterry and KTM Factory Juniors’ Jorge Prado Garcia winning the first races in the EMX250 and EMX125 respectively.

The track was described as unusual here today in Valkenswaard as the typically soft surface shaped up to be considerably harder and choppier than expected. While the deceiving and technical circuit caught out a few people, one of which was the MXGP red plate holder Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MXGP’s Clement Desalle, it was taken in the stride of Team HRC’s Gautier Paulin who holeshotted for an unchallenged victory.

With Desalle crashing out of contention on lap two, Hitachi Construction Machinery Revo KTM’s Shaun Simpson was left to try his hand at fending off Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli. It was a good effort from Simpson who managed to keep the eight-time world champion at bay for a portion of the race before making a mistake over the dragons-back and opening up the door.

Cairoli took full advantage of Simpson’s slip-up and moved up into second where he stayed for the remainder of the race. Meanwhile Simpson kept up his solid performance in third, but threw it away with two laps to go.

Yamaha Factory Racing Yamalube’s Romain Febvre and Team HRC’s Evgeny Bobryshev, who bickered over fourth for most of the moto, were able to get around the downed Simpson to qualify in third and fourth respectively, while Simpson recovered for fifth.

Sixth went to Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Tyla Rattray who had to fly the flag alone this weekend with his teammate Ryan Villopoto forced to sit out due to a fractured coccyx. Meanwhile Red Bull IceOne Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Nagl fought hard the entire race but struggled to make passes stick and had to settle for seventh while Dutchman Rockstar Energy Suzuki Europe’s Glenn Coldenhoff put in his best qualifying heat result with eighth. 

MXGP Qualifying Race Top Ten: 1. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Honda), 24:56.603; 2. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), +0:12.841; 3. Romain Febvre (FRA, Yamaha), +0:19.537; 4. Evgeny Bobryshev (RUS, Honda), +0:23.192; 5. Shaun Simpson (GBR, KTM), +0:24.465; 6. Tyla Rattray (RSA, Kawasaki), +0:35.748; 7. Maximilian Nagl (GER, Husqvarna), +0:40.379; 8. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, Suzuki), +0:52.663; 9. David Philippaerts (ITA, Yamaha), +0:56.409; 10. Filip Bengtsson (SWE, Honda), +0:59.931

As the dark skies that blanketed the venue here in Valkenswaard begun to fulfill their threats of rain, the gates dropped for MX2 with Wilvo Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Aleksandr Tonkov ripping the holeshot ahead of The Sand King Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings.

Early on in the race, Tonkov surprisingly challenged the Dutchman for the lead but it was short lived with Herlings making a pass that would stick on lap two and never looked back. In the mean time, on that same lap Honda Gariboldi’s Tim Gajser cartwheeled over the dragons-back in spectacular fashion and was forced to retire with a seriously bent up bike.

Meanwhile Herlings put his flawless sand skills on full display for a convincing qualifying heat win, while Tonkov scrambled with Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Jordi Tixier for second. Although Tixier was a tough challenger who was relentless on his mission, he lost the battle and was forced to settle for third.

In the meantime, fourth went to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass, a rider that only qualified inside of the top ten once in 2014, while Monster Energy DRT Kawasaki’s Max Anstie rounded out the top five.

MX2 Qualifying Race Top Ten: 1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 25:10.873; 2. Aleksandr Tonkov (RUS, Husqvarna), +0:24.361; 3. Jordi Tixier (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:28.072; 4. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KTM), +0:33.452; 5. Max Anstie (GBR, Kawasaki), +0:41.023; 6. Jens Getteman (BEL, Honda), +0:50.035; 7. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:54.420; 8. Brian Bogers (NED, KTM), +0:56.298; 9. Valentin Guillod (SUI, Yamaha), +0:59.163; 10. Vsevolod Brylyakov (RUS, Honda), +1:12.328

Click here to obtain the complete results.

All the photos of the MXGP of Europe will be available here

MXGP EUROPE – QUICK FACTS

Circuit length: 1550m

Type of ground: Sand

Temperature: 16°C

Weather conditions: cloudy with some shower

MXGP will be available across the board in high definition and is also globally available to view live and in HD on MXGP-TV.com. Click here for the complete list of countries and cooperating MXGP broadcasting networks.

TIMETABLE

Sunday: EMX300 Warm-up 08:35; EMX125 Warm-up 08:50; EMX250 Warm-up 09:05; EMX300 Race 2 09:35; EMX125 Race 2 10:25; MX2 Warm up 11:10; MXGP Warm up 11:30; EMX250 Race 2 12:00; MX2 Race 1 13:15; MXGP Race 1 14:15; MX2 Race 2 16:10; MXGP Race 2 17:10.

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

MXGP of Europe

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Antonio Cairoli rips a lap of Valkenswaard here at MXGP of Europe, round five of the FIM Motocross World Championship.

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VALKENSWAARD (The Netherlands), 23 April 2015 – On the verge of the fifth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, MXGP of Europe, at the world-renowned sand circuit in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, Youthstream has reached an agreement with Dutch promoter LDP International b.v. and RTL Nederland for the broadcasting of the 2015 MXGP World Championship.

RTL Nederland will broadcast the entire FIM Motocross World Championship along with MXGP’s 26mn Magazine ‘Behind the Gate’ series. RTL also screens Behind the Gate in Luxembourg. The broadcasting deal was initiated by promoter for MXGP of the Netherlands, August 29^th. in Assen, LDP International b.v.

Dutch sponsors HSF Logistics, Wilvo, Nestaan and the State of Drenthe have all assisted in having popular television network RTL Nederland onboard to support and broadcast the entire FIM Motocross World Championship. Mr. Lee Van Dam, promoter of MXGP of The Netherlands said, “We believe that a successful MXGP event can only happen with the support of a channel such as RTL who will broadcast all MXGP events. RTL are a big part of the publicity program for MXGP of The Netherlands, which will take place in Assen on August 29^th and 30^th. We would just like to say a big thanks to Youthstream and our sponsors for making this contract with RTL possible.”

In addition to RTL’s broadcast, Omroep Brabant will be on site in Valkenswaard to provide their fans with live reports and coverage. Meanwhile NOS will be screening the MX2 highlights in support of Dutch motocross extraordinaire Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings. International fans in the US and Canada can watch MXGP of Europe slightly delayed on CBS Sports Network.

Also, don’t forget to check out the 26mn Magazine ‘Behind the Gate’, which is a filmed production that covers all the action, both on and off the track, with highlights from racing in MXGP and MX2, a GoPro on-board lap of the track, as well as the inside scoop from the pits at each round of the FIM Motocross World Championship. The 26mn Magazine covering MXGP of Europe will be screened on Tuesday April 28^th at 23:30 (CET) on Eurosport International.

Check the guides below to find out how you can watch MXGP of Europe:

EUROPE 

EUROSPORT INTERNATIONAL

Tuesday 28 April - 23:30 CET - 26mn magazine «Behind the gate » 

MOTORS TV – LIVE 

Sunday 26 April – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 26 April – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 26 April – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 26 April – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

BULGARIA

BNT - LIVE 

Sunday 26 April – 10:20 CET – EMX 125cc Race 2

Sunday 26 April – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 26 April – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

FRANCE

BeIn SPORTS - LIVE 

Sunday 26 April – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 26 April – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 26 April – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 26 April – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

ITALY 

ITALIA 2 - LIVE

Sunday 26 April – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 26 April – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 26 April – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

PORTUGAL

Sport TV- LIVE  

Sunday 26 April – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 26 April – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 26 April – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 26 April – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

SLOVENIA 

Sport TV- LIVE 

Sunday 26 April – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 26 April – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 26 April – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 26 April – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

THAILAND 

TRUE VISION – LIVE 

Sunday 26 April – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 26 April – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 26 April – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 26 April – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

USA

CBS Sports Network - DELAYED

Sunday 26 April: MXGP Race 2 – 06.00 pm EST (3.00 pm PST)

Sunday 26 April: MX2 Race 2 - 10.30pm EST (07.30 pm PST)

BRAZIL 

BANDSPORTS - DELAYED 

Sunday 26 April – 15:00 local time brazil – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 26 April – 16:00 local time brazil – MXGP Race 2 

MIDDLE EAST - AFRICA  

BeIn SPORTS - LIVE 

Sunday 26 April – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 26 April – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 26 April – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 26 April – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2

MXGP will be available across the board in high definition and is also globally available to view live and in HD on MXGP-TV.com. Click here for the complete list of countries and cooperating MXGP broadcasting networks.

All the photos of the MXGP of Europe will be available here

TIMETABLE

Saturday: EMX300 Free/Timed practice 07:10; EMX125 Group 1 Free/Timed practice 07:45; EMX125 Group 2 Free/Timed practice 08:20; EMX250 Group 1 Free/Timed practice 08:55; EMX250 Group 2 Free/Timed practice 09:30; MX2 Free Practice 10:15; MXGP Free Practice 10:45; EMX125 Last Chance Qualifying Race 11:50; EMX250 Last Chance Qualifying Race 12:30; EMX300 Race 1 13:20; MX2 Time Practice 14:00; MXGP Time Practice 14:35; EMX125 Race 1 15:20; MX2 Qualifying Race 16:10; MXGP Qualifying Race 17:00; EMX250 Race 1 17:40.

Sunday: EMX300 Warm-up 08:35; EMX125 Warm-up 08:50; EMX250 Warm-up 09:05; EMX300 Race 2 09:35; EMX125 Race 2 10:25; MX2 Warm up 11:10; MXGP Warm up 11:30; EMX250 Race 2 12:00; MX2 Race 1 13:15; MXGP Race 1 14:15; MX2 Race 2 16:10; MXGP Race 2 17:10.

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

MXGP of Europe

DP19 Racing Yamaha rider David Philippaerts has a lot of experience in the sport, winning the 2008 FIM Motocross World Championship for the Rinaldi Yamaha team and always competitive. The Italian veteran still enjoys racing, and his home GP last weekend went well despite some nerves and a busy weekend with sponsors and fans.

Q: David, how is the team going now after being around for 12 months?

Philippaerts: “The team is much better now than in 2014. Because it is the first race in Europe it is busy with fans and sponsors, and I am so happy with the team. We also have a European championship rider now, so we continue to build the team. We improve with the team all the time. I want the team to continue for many years. I also want to concentrate on being the rider instead of the manager, because we need to improve the results and last weekend was better than Argentina for sure.”

Q: How was your Saturday in Italy?

Philippaerts: “In the qualification race I started in 25^th and I finished 13^th which was good. I had some good lap times.”

Q: The circuit is a very difficult one for the riders, very slick and you need to concentrate all the time. How did you enjoy it?

Philippaerts: “The track is always difficult, it isn’t difficult for bumps but more for traction. Arco is always like that a typical Italian track. The ground is hard because it is really hard to get traction. This is motocross and we have to race in all conditions.”

Q: Sunday you showed some good speed in the second moto, but your first moto wasn’t as good. Can you explain that for me?

Philippaerts: “On the Sunday I felt good and had a great second moto. I didn’t understand why my lap-times were so bad at the beginning of the first race, so I decided to push harder in the start of the second race. I stayed in the top ten and passed Searle to reach eighth.”

Q: It was a big improvement on your GP here in 2014 wasn’t it?

Philippaerts: “I had a miserable GP here last year with three crashes. It is a special place: very hard. I can’t complain, one moto not so good but the other much better. I’m so happy with the bike because it was working so well. My team and my mechanics have done a great job and we have worked a lot in the last two weeks.”