Max Nagl makes podium in first MX1 GP of season

Red Bull KTM factory rider Max Nagl exceeded expectations to finish third on the opening GP at Valkenswaard in the Netherlands. The German rider had said he hoped to be in the top five.
"We have been working hard and have done a lot of training in the sand and this is the result of that hard work," Nagl said. Team boss Stefan Everts said he was "super happy" with Nagl's race weekend. The 10-times world champion said he had been working hard with Nagl in the run up to the season. I have been giving him tips and he listens and works hard on them. Today Max had a good start and rode a smart race. He really showed his fighting spirit."
 
Holeshot
Nagl took the holeshot in the first moto but was overtaken before he regained his composure and pushed again in the second half to finish second behind the Belgian de Dyker. He had a goods tart in the second moto but braked too early going into the corner and tangled with Philippaerts. he then tucked i behind Steve Ramon and finished in fifth place.
 
Barragan third in second moto
Jonathan Barragan of Spain, who has KTM factory rider status for Team Silver Action made a good recovery after a crash in the first moto to finish third in the second heat for overall tenth. In the first race Barragan came unstuck in the sand made heavy and difficult by rain on Saturday night. He was nevertheless philosophical about the day's result and looking forward to the next races. "The season is long and much can happen," he said.
 
Results Race1
POS.  RIDER  MANUFACT.  NAT.
   
1  9 Ken de Dycker  Suzuki  Belgium
2  12 Max Nagl  KTM  Germany
3  11 Steve Ramon  Suzuki  Belgium
4  19 David Philippaerts  Yamaha  Italy
5  32 Manuel Priem  Kawasaki  Belgium

Results Race2
POS.  RIDER  MANUFACT.  NAT.
   
1  9 Ken de Dycker  Suzuki  Belgium
2  211 Billy Mackenzie  Honda  United Kingdom
3  7 Jonathan Barragan  KTM  Spain
4  11 Steve Ramon  Suzuki  Belgium
5  12 Max Nagl  KTM  Germany

Standings
POS.  RIDER  MANUFACT.  NAT.  POINTS
    
1  9 Ken de Dycker  Suzuki  Belgium  50
2  12 Max Nagl  KTM  Germany  38
3  11 Steve Ramon  Suzuki  Belgium  38
4  211 Billy Mackenzie  Honda  United Kingdom  33
5  19 David Philippaerts  Yamaha  Italy  33