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Wednesday
Nov102021

Herlings Takes Title

Herlings delivers under pressure to win his fifth world title!

 

This was real life squid game! And it was “The Bullet” who, despite taking multiple shots to his body all year, who came back to life to win the 2021 MXGP world championship. Jeffrey Herlings is, unequivocally, the best rider in the world.

First it was the unfortunate Tony Cairoli and then Prado out of the title fight with mistakes, then it was Gajser at the penultimate round and finally Febvre with a last moto loop-out who dropped out chasing Herlings with the title on the line. The bullet delivered the final bullet as he brought that speed that no-one else could match when it really mattered overcoming being landed on twice, a broke shoulder blade, three zero point scores and two motos during the seaosn where his own crashes left him fighting back through the field to save his title dreams – it was all worth it.

The fastest man on the planet delivered under the most intense of pressure when it matters most. The critics are silenced and Jeffrey Herlings reigns supreme in 2021 to win the most prestigious dirt bike championship on earth.

But credit must go to all the title contenders they all played their part and rode through the pain, showing incredible bravery and immeasurable talent and speed. Romain Febvre, Tim Gajser, Jorge Prado and the amazing Tony Cairoli at 36 years old should all be very, very proud of their seasons, they rode absolutely fantastic and gave the world a title battle they will never forget. This might just have been the best championship ever in motorcycle history.

Herlings said: “If people still say I’m not a true world championship I don’t know when I will b, man! I missed four motos, I did get two points for free but I won by five. I want to thank Romain and Tim Gajser for the great season, those guys werew super fast, it’s jsut a pity only one can win. I’m going to celebrate tonight.

A devastated Romain Febvre said: “I feel mad to myself but that’s racing. It’s a hard way to lose but it’s liek this. I ghave it my all at the moment it’s really tough. I with go through it and battle next year.

While a disappointed Gajser said: “Definitely I’m disappointed. We work to be first but in the end just one can win. We had bad luck on Sunday with the penalty but that’s sport i will try to regroup as soon as possible. I am already really looking for next year. I will work hard in the off-season and try to attack for the title next year.

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