CALVIN VLAANDEREN VERLENGD ZIJN CONTRACT MET HET GEBBEN VAN VENROOY YAMAHA TEAM
Het Gebben van Venrooy Yamaha team en Calvin Vlaanderen hebben al drie succesvolle jaren achter zich en het goede nieuws is dat ze deze samenwerking in 2023 verder zullen zetten.
Vlaanderen reed in 2022 een sterk wereldkampioenschap MXGP en wist zelfs voor de eerste keer in zijn carriere een Grand Prix te winnen en pakte daarnaast nog verschillende andere podium plaatsen. Het team is dan ook enthousiast om bekend te kunnen maken dat er een nieuwe overeenkomst tot stand is gekomen voor seizoen 2023 waarin ze voor nog meer succesvolle momenten gaan waaronder Grand Prix overwinningen en podiumplaatsen. Om het beste uit Vlaanderen te halen, heeft het team besloten om alle aandacht binnen het team aan Vlaanderen te geven en geen tweede rijder te contracteren. Het team kijkt gemotiveerd uit naar de start van het wereldkampioenschap, welke op 11 en 12 maart op het programma staat in Argentinië.
CALVIN VLAANDEREN EXTENDS HIS STAY AT THE GEBBEN VAN VENROOY YAMAHA TEAM
The Gebben Van Venrooy Yamaha team and Calvin Vlaanderen have already enjoyed three successful years together and the good news is that the partnership will continue for the 2023 season.
It was a strong World Championship campaign in 2022, Vlaanderen even stood on the stop step of the MXGP podium for the first time as well as podium visits. The team are delighted to announce that they’ve agreed a deal with Vlaanderen for the 2023 season where they hope for even more success including MXGP wins and podium results.
After finishing seventh in the MXGP World Championship standings in 2022, the goal is to have a strong winter preparation to have an even better year ahead. In order to get the best out of Vlaanderen, the team have decided to run a sole rider for the 2023 season.
The team are motivated for the season opener which will take place in Argentina on the 11th and 12th of March.
Calvin Vlaanderen: It’s great to extend my contract for another year with the Gebben Van Venrooy Yamaha squad for the 2023 MXGP season. We had a successful 2022 season achieving some big goals we set. Each year we are learning, improving and the data proves that. We have an all-new bike for the new year and I’m excited. I’m looking forward to having a strong winters preparation with the team and be able to continue fighting for podiums and wins in the coming season.
Klaas Hattem (team manager): The ultimate goal of riders or teams is to win a GP. To achieve this as a private team is a huge achievement. In addition to several podiums in the MXGP, the Gebben Van Venrooy Yamaha Team also won the Dutch Championship in MX1. The 2022 season has therefore been successful with the final result being seventh in the MXGP standings. The result of 2022 has ensured that the contract with Calvin Vlaanderen has been extended. Calvin has grown as a rider and is ready for the next step in his career. To support Calvin in that process as well as possible, the Gebben Van Venrooy Yamaha Team has made the decision to put all focus on Calvin Vlaanderen. That means that the team will continue with one rider in the MXGP World Championship. The team is convinced that together with all loyal partners and sponsors they can ensure new successes in the coming years