Watson wins MXGP class in Mantova - Team GB celebrates third at MXoN
By Press Release on 26th Sep 21
MXGP MXoN Ben Watson Mantova Glenn Coldenhoff
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGPs Ben Watson celebrated his first-ever premier class win at the Monster Energy Motocross of Nations, going 2-3 in the MXGP class, aiding Team Great Britain to a fourth consecutive bronze medal.
Meanwhile, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGPs Glenn Coldenhoff finished fourth in the individual result, helping The Netherlands to second overall.
Battered by relentless rainfall, the 74th edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in Mantova, Italy, was action-packed and dramatic. Representing their respective countries, Great Britain and the Netherlands, MXGP riders Watson and Coldenhoff had to find the best way to navigate the rain ruined, deep and treacherous circuit.
Ben Watson: "When you come to this race you never know what to expect. I knew that this weekend there were a few of the top guys missing, so I came in here with my teammates, two really good mates of mine, and we managed to come within two points of winning. Its amazing.
"To win the MXGP overall was just the cherry on the top. I am feeling really happy with myself. It is a little confidence booster going into the rest of the season."
Glenn Coldenhoff: "In the first race I went into the first turn a bit too hard and then with the conditions, I ended up going down. After that, I didnt really feel very good, I was hurting quite a lot, so it was hard to come back.
"In the second moto, I took a really good start and managed to stay up, which was good and to finish third was also good. If I speak for Team Netherlands, it was quite a disappointing day, anything less than a win is disappointing, but we gave it our all. Congratulations to Team Italy."
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