Jeffrey Herlings comments

Red Bull KTM Factory rider Jeffrey Herlings finally sampled victory today in Latvia. While it was just an MXGP qualification win, it was still a win. Here is what he thought of the day.

“It’s been so long since I was winning, so long I can’t even remember. It was just a qualification win, so it’s not that important, but hopefully we can get two good starts tomorrow. I was quick in both practices, once we get a good start we can work from there. The start is really key, and it’s a big advantage to be on the inside.

“We were on the inside (at the start) and some tracks it doesn’t matter, but here it is important it’s a key to getting a good start. I was fifth or sixth and kept a tight turn and came out ok. I had arm pump in the start of the race, it started going away at the end of the race. I just need more riding tomorrow and it will be ok. I have nothing to lose, the championship is over, so I have nothing to lose. Obviously a lot of races to go, but it’s a good feeling being on the other side.

“It sounds weird, but I have been looking at Tomac and he is fast, but at the end of the moto he is so fast. So I want to be good in the beginning, but also charge at the end of the race. I am looking forward to tomorrow.

“It don’t know if the Bullet is back, I need to get a first win. I had been waiting so long and a lot of hype. We couldn’t make a good start in the championships, but this track suits me well and we are coming close and closer each week.”