Jeremy Seewer in pole position for HRC seat!
The current number two in the MXGP World Championship is apparently at the top of Team HRC's wish list for 2020. But a third place as a Yamaha factory rider in Monster Energy Wilvo colors would also be an option.
The 2020-year-old Swiss is one of the most sought-after drivers for the 25 'transfer period'. The five-time GP winner has met all expectations this year. After the Asian GP, Jeremy, who is in his second season in the MXGP, is in second place in the standings.
Seewer is also in good form. The two-time MX2 vice world champion reached the podium for the first time in Russia and added two top-3 finishes in the Indonesian diptych.
“This championship changed with many riders out of contention. That is never fun to see and it is a situation that no one wants,” said Seewer about his climb in the MXGP rankings. “Okay, I'm second now, but I'm not too concerned with that. It's hard to forget it completely but I just try to perform as best as I can and then we'll see where the ship ends up.”
The ex-Suzuki driver is known for his relaxed attitude and his regularity. Remarkably, he has not missed a single GP due to injury after he entered the World Championship full-time in 2014. This year, the #91 was able to build on the speed and lessons he learned in his 2018 debut year in 450. These qualities appeal to the imagination of HRC, which continued this season with Brian Bogers alongside leader Tim Gajser.
However, Bogers had more bad luck than success in HRC service. Due to a broken foot and the subsequent complications, Brian spent almost the entire 2018 season ingloriously on the sidelines. The Eindhove native is busy catching up to gain experience in the premier class as quickly as possible. Until now, however, Bogers had to settle for a handful of top-5 series finishes.
If Seewer does not switch to red, there would be paddock opportunities at Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha, according to radio. Louis Vosters' team is preparing to take over factory status next season and would then use a third engine in addition to
Arnaud Tonus and Gautier Paulin. For Jeremy this would mean a return to a well-known stable because he already rode for the top team from Bergeijk last year. After a first MXGP victory in 2017, Wilvo grew into one of the most regular formations in the paddock. Monster Energy Wilvo collected the most trophies in 2019 after the Gajser/HRC tandem.
Tekst: Adam Wheeler/Tom Jacobs
Photos: Yamaha racing
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