The Malle Transfer Mill 2015: the pieces are falling…
Slowly the pieces of the puzzle fall together and the remaining pieces become increasingly clear where they will go. That became clear in recent days Davy Paws (EKMX250) en Paul Jonas (WKMX2) the teammates will be of Jeffrey herlings At the Red Bull Factory KTM team. That means there is no room for it anymore Jordi Tixier. The Frenchman, who may be on his way to his first world title due to Jeffrey Herlings' injury, will almost certainly end up riding an MX2 machine from CLS Kawasaki. That's where his teammates become Dylan Ferrandis en Thomas Covington.
When Rockstar Energy Suzuki Europe team stays anyway Jeremy Seewer on post. In this same team will too Glenn Coldenhoff will compete on a 450cc machine in the MXGP class. In the brother of this team it Rockstar Energy Suzuki team will just change the composition Clément Desalle en Kevin Strijbos stay.
If we are talking about the MXGP class, we can also talk about the pilots who have to switch from the MX2 class. With Romain Febvre, Christophe Charlier and Jose Butron, there are already three strong pilots available for the MXGP team. All is well rumor that Jose Butron and his current team Silver Action KTM together we will take the leap to the MXGP class.
The Honda HRC teams also seem to be gradually getting ready for battle in 2015. With the Gariboldi Honda team has also secured the services of Tim Gasjer. The still very young Slovenian was without a doubt the revelation in this MX2 season. In the MXGP class it seems almost certain that it will HRC Honda team with Gautier Paulin en Evgeny Bobryshev will shine in 2015. It is whispered in the corridors that Gautier Paulin, known for his qualities as an adjuster, should pave the way for a possible arrival of Jeffrey Herlings in 2016. However, it is still a very long road to 2016.
What with KRT Kawasaki? Rumors have been going around for quite some time Ryan Villopoto would be interested in a possible stay in Europe. In an exclusive interview we had with him (you will read it soon here and in MxLife.be) we noticed that the extremely intensive life in America was difficult for him. The double season in particular takes its toll on a person. Will RV2 soon opt for the slightly less hectic schedule of the MXGP calendar? Does the American also want to see a little more of the world than just North America?! It could all be possible. KRT Kawasaki and Villopoto are talking to each other and that is definitely a sign on the wall. Ryan Villopoto's best teammate would be a good friend Tyla Rattray .
If all this doesn't happen, that's fine Tommy Searle still in the picture with the KRT Kawasaki team. The Brit has wealth because in addition to the KRT Kawasaki team, there is also the choice of the Red Bull KTM team. It remains to be seen for us and for him, but we may see him as a teammate Tony Cairoli. From what we heard, Tommy Searle would opt for the 350cc machine, so there might still be room for Ken Dycker which in turn can represent the 450cc KTM.
Sister company of KTM, Husqvarna is also doing more than well on the transfer market. With the official Ice One Husqvarna team that from what we have heard and seen would have a deal with Max nagl. The German would become the teammate of Todd Waters who had a good season until his injury. It will be a new Husqvarna team Husqvarna curls. That's what the other Australian has Dean Ferris placed his signature. The Belgian Wilvo Negaan Husqvarna team continues cooperation with the Russian Alexander Tonkov Furthermore, for the place of Romain Febvre are several sought after. Yet the Brit seems Ben watson one of the favorites to take this place.
Text: Matthias Van Eeckhoven – Photo: Bavo
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