Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Tim Gajser has claimed a Grand Prix race win on his way to a season-best second overall at the MXGP of Trentino. The Yamaha YZ450FM rider placed fourth in Race One before charging to a stunning victory in Race Two. Maxime Renaux also performed well in Italy, finishing fifth in both races to secure fifth overall.
The fifth round of the 2026 FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship took place at a special venue for the two team-mates. For Gajser, it is something of a home race, with a large contingent of Slovenian fans always travelling to the Pietramurata circuit to support the five-time world champion. For Renaux, the hardpack track holds happy memories as it is where he claimed his MX2 World Championship title in 2021.
Spurred on by his loyal supporters throughout round five, and running a special Valentino Rossi tribute livery on his machine with matching Alpinestars race gear, Gajser was focused on bouncing back from his heavy crash in Sardegna last weekend.
In Race One, an excellent start set him up for a strong result and he ran second for most of the race. In the closing stages, he slipped to fourth, but nevertheless the solid ride set him up nicely for a place on the overall podium.
Gajser started up front again in Race Two and moved from fourth to third on the opening lap. A few laps later, he made the pass stick on Kay de Wolf to move into second before giving chase to Lucas Coenen, who led the way. Gajser then shadowed Coenen closely until his younger rival made a mistake, allowing the Yamaha rider to take control of the race. From there, the 29-year-old was faultless as he charged to his first MXGP race victory on Yamaha machinery and claimed second overall on the day. Following an epic day of racing, Gajser now advances to fourth in the series standings.
Renaux was also on good form in Italy. After starting just inside the top 10 in Race One, he fought hard throughout the race to finish fifth. An improved start in the second race set him up for another strong result and he moved into fifth before the halfway stage. With the laps winding down, the Frenchman kept pushing and reeled in Kay de Wolf in fourth and Lucas Coenen in third. Ultimately, Renaux ended the race in fifth, but was only three seconds behind Coenen at the finish.
With another successful Grand Prix complete, the team will now head into the spring break with momentum on its side. Racing resumes with the MXGP of France on May 23-24.
