Glenn Coldenhoff: “Happy to have won my first moto in Brazil”

Dutch rider Glenn Coldenhoff secured his first moto victory of the season in the Brazilian Motocross Championship during the second round held in Ponta Grossa. Competing for the Yamaha C6 Bank IMS team, Coldenhoff overcame challenging rainy conditions to win the second moto of the MX1 category, marking a significant milestone in his debut season. Despite a crash in the opening moto, he demonstrated resilience and skill to control the pace and take the holeshot in the second race, ultimately crossing the finish line first. The round also saw strong performances from other Yamaha riders, notably Salvador “Salvi” Perez in the MX2 class, who dominated both motos and extended his unbeaten streak to four wins this season. Perez’s consistency and racecraft under difficult, muddy conditions reinforced his clear lead in the MX2 standings. Meanwhile, Vitor Borba continued to impress in MX1, finishing fifth in the second moto and moving up to second place overall in the championship, while Paulo Alberto and Fábio Santos faced tougher races due to crashes and physical discomfort. Coldenhoff expressed satisfaction with his breakthrough win, highlighting the team’s effective bike adjustments and his perseverance despite the adverse weather and earlier setbacks. Borba described the race as “crazy” due to the heavy mud but remained positive about his championship position and upcoming races. Both Santos and Alberto acknowledged the difficulties they faced, including crashes and injuries, but remain focused on improving in the next rounds. The results from this round have reshuffled the MX1 standings, with Coldenhoff climbing to third overall, Borba holding second, and Alberto and Santos placed seventh and ninth respectively. Perez’s dominance in MX2 continues to set the tone for the season, underscoring Yamaha’s strong presence across both categories. As the championship progresses, the riders are preparing to build on their performances amid challenging track conditions and intense competition.