Video: Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing gear up for Qatar
By Team TMX on 25th Feb 16
Ahead of the opening Grand Prix of the 2016 FIM Motocross World Championship series, Husqvarna Motorcycles has released the official Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MXGP and MX2 video.
With the curtains rising this weekend in Qatar, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team riders Max Nagl, Christophe Charlier, Max Anstie and Thomas Covington have their sights set on reaching the top step of the podium in both MXGP and MX2.
Racing Husqvarna's FC 450 in MXGP Max Nagl looks to repeat his dominating performance from last year, which led him to a double win and the overall GP victory. The German will be joined by Frenchman Christophe Charlier, who makes his first competitive outing for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing. Ahead of a long 18-round season MXGP team manager Antti Pyrhönen confirms Nagl and Charlier have all the right tools to compete against the MXGP elite.
Max Anstie and Thomas Covington form Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2 team, which is managed by former World Champion Jacky Martens. Proving himself as one of the strongest and fastest riders during the pre-season international races, Britain's Max Anstie will be giving his all to end his debut season with Husqvarna as a world champion. Working hard during the winter, American Thomas Covington kicks off the season confident that he can battle for MX2 podium results.
