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Jeffrey Herlings of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing claimed victory at the final round of the Dutch Masters of Motocross in Markelo, winning both motos and securing his first overall win of the season. Feeling increasingly confident in his form, Herlings arrived at the Markelo finale in a positive mindset. The track was in perfect condition and, thanks to the good weather, featured a harder surface than usual. In time practice, Herlings posted the second-fastest lap, earning an ideal gate pick for both motos. A strong start in the first moto put Herlings straight into the lead group. After initially sitting in second, he patiently sized up the race before making his move to the front. Once in the lead, he pushed hard to open a gap. In the latter part of the race, his closest rival closed in and was right on his rear wheel, but Herlings held firm with sharp lines and smart defensive riding, leaving no room for an overtake. After a thrilling battle, he crossed the finish line as the winner. The second moto saw an even better start, with Herlings leading from the first corner. Romain Febvre was right behind him, making for a nail-biting race. The two raced wheel-to-wheel for the entire moto, but once again, Herlings delivered a flawless performance under pressure. Despite Febvre’s relentless pursuit, Herlings maintained the lead and took the win. With a double moto victory, Herlings captured his first major win of the season. He now looks ahead to next weekend’s French Grand Prix in Ernée. Overall Results – Dutch Masters of Motocross 500, Markelo: Jeffrey Herlings – 50 ptsRomain Febvre – 44 ptsJago Geerts – 40 ptsBrian Bogers – 36 ptsMicha Boy de Waal – 30 ptsPhoto credit: True Focus 381

Jeffrey Herlings of the Red Bull KTM Factory Team finished second at the second round of the Dutch Masters of Motocross in Oldebroek. Herlings rode two consistent motos, finishing second and third. Herlings’ form continues to improve. He entered time practice in Oldebroek with high motivation. The track was in good condition, but due to heavy rainfall on Thursday, deep ruts quickly formed. Herlings went out several times to put in a fast lap and eventually set the third-fastest time.A strong start in the first moto allowed Herlings to quickly move into second place. He followed Romain Febvre closely and managed to stay with him for much of the race. In the closing stages, Herlings had to drop back slightly and settled for a solid second-place finish. In the second moto, his start wasn’t as sharp, but he worked his way up to third early on. He immediately began to pressure Jago Geerts for second, making several attempts to pass. However, Geerts held his ground, and Herlings ultimately crossed the line in third, securing second overall for the day. Jeffrey Herlings commented:“It was a good day. We’re getting closer to the top. Of course, there’s still a lot of work to do, but things are looking positive. We’re continuing to build, and hopefully, we can get back into the top five in the upcoming Grands Prix.” Herlings is set to compete this Thursday in an international race in Austreberthe, France, and will race again the following weekend at the seventh round of the MXGP World Championship in Águeda, Portugal. Overall Results – Dutch Masters Oldebroek:1 Romain Febvre 50 Pnt2 Jeffrey Herlings 42 Pnt3 Jago Geerts 38 Pnt4 Andrea Bonacorsi 36 Pnt5 Brian Bogers 36 Pnt

Jeffrey Herlings of the Red Bull KTM Factory team will defend his Dutch Masters of Motocross title this year. Herlings already has seven Dutch Masters titles to his name and is aiming for his eighth in 2025.  This week, unfortunate news emerged that Herlings will miss the start of the MXGP World Championship. He is recovering from a torn ACL, but his rehabilitation is nearing its end. This is great news for the Dutch Masters of Motocross, as the first round of the championship on March 30 in Harfsen is within reach for Herlings.  The rider from Oploo will once again face strong competition from Frenchman Romain Febvre and Dutchman Calvin Vlaanderen. Both are factory riders and have won Grand Prix races in the past. Febvre is also a former MXGP World Champion, and both have previously claimed Dutch national titles. In short, an exciting battle awaits!