02-02-2026	International News
Strong start for Monster Energy Factory Yamaha MX2 at season opener in Alghero

The Monster Energy Factory Yamaha MX2 Team made a positive start to the season in Alghero, Italy. Janis Reisulis led the first moto for a long time, but a crash in the closing stages meant he eventually finished fifth. In the second moto he added a fourth place, which also earned him fourth overall for the day.

Under tough conditions, the riders were immediately put to the test during this first race of the new season. In time practice, Janis and Karlis Reisulis showed their speed straight away with first and fourth fastest times respectively, marking a promising start to race day.

Both riders also got off to strong starts in the motos. In both the first and second races, Janis and Karlis were inside the top three through the first corner, underlining the team’s strong starting performance.

Janis Reisulis’ pace was impressive throughout the entire weekend and he led the first moto for a long period. Unfortunately, his chances of a top result in both motos were dashed by a crash, which dropped him back each time and ultimately limited him to fourth overall for the day.

For Karlis Reisulis, the weekend proved more difficult. He crashed in the opening lap of the first moto and had to fight his way back from the rear of the field. Despite his determination, he was unable to make up many positions and also suffered from arm pump, which made riding even more challenging. A second crash further complicated matters.

In the second moto, Karlis additionally encountered a mechanical issue, forcing him to ride conservatively and avoid taking risks. The team looks back positively on the weekend, and the race in Alghero confirmed that the foundation is solid. Most importantly, both riders came through the event uninjured and can continue their preparations for the new season without any setbacks.

Overall Results – Italian MX2 Championship, Alghero:

1 Sacha Coenen 50 Pnt
2 Simon Laemgenfelder 42 Pnt
3 Ferruccio Zanchi 37 Pnt
4 Janis Reisulis 34 Pnt
5 Scott Smulders 34 Pnt
14 Karlis Reisulis 12 Pnt

 

Fotos:Fullspectrum Media

Online: Stefan Uhlmann