Ken De Dycker scored third position overall under cloudy skies and changeable conditions at the Talkessel circuit in Teutschenthal for the Grand Prix of Germany and the ninth round of 15 in the FIM MX1 Motocross World Championship.
The Teka Suzuki World MX1 rider, who turned 25 years of age yesterday, took his RM-Z450 to seventh and second position in the two motos for his fourth trophy of the season and his first since round five at the GP of Portugal.
An increasingly-rough terrain combined with a fast layout caused traction and set-up issues for many riders and De Dycker was one of the individuals looking for the best configuration to tackle the surface. He started averagely in Moto1 in front of 35,400 spectators and was unable to make much of an impression on the leading group, moving from 10th to seventh.
Several tweaks to his machine for Moto2, and more determination off the line, led to a top-three slot on the opening lap. He followed local hope Max Nagl for a number of circulations before stealing past the German and recorded a runner-up position behind Antonio Cairoli; his first finish in the top-two since Agueda.
In the MX2 class, teenager starlet Ken Roczen guided his Teka Suzuki Europe World MX2 RM-Z250 to a sensational maiden win. The 15 year old - the youngest victor ever - has made only five GP appearances but his electric style and sheer natural ability delivered 2-2 results making him the first triumphant German in MX2 and the first rider to give Suzuki an MX2 success since the creation of the class in 2004. His effort has seen him move up to eighth place in the series standings.
In the fifth round of seven in the FIM Women's World Championship, Teka Suzuki Europe World MX2's Larissa Papenmeier was able to celebrate her fourth podium in a row. The German went 2-3 for second position and is just 21 points from the summit of the series.
De Dycker is sixth in the World Championship standings and sits 29 points away from third place.
In some positive news, the team were able to confirm that Steve Ramon resumed riding this weekend for the first time since breaking his neck at the Grand Prix of Benelux. The former World Champion is expected to join the paddock again in an active capacity at the beginning of August for the team's home event at Lommel.
The team continue their intensive schedule with a trip to Kegums for the first time next week and the Grand Prix of Latvia.
Ken De Dycker - 3rd:
"I am really happy to be back on the podium. The first moto was disappointing as I didn't have a good start and couldn't pass anybody. The lens came out of my goggles and it was really hard from the first moments. The second moto went really well and with the good start things were much easier. The track was rough today and it was better for me. Physically I am feeling OK. We changed the sprocket after the first moto and that made quite a difference because the power was almost too strong in the first. I gave myself a bit of a kick in the ass after the first moto and I wanted that good start. Once I was in the top three I got relaxed and into a rhythm and could push harder."
Ken Roczen - 1st:
"I don't know what to say; this is amazing for me. After my first two GPs I saw that the podium was possible. I always do my best and I hoped for a podium here, with a bit of luck, but didn't expect the win. Musquin was going fast but I thought I could pass him. Towards the end I knew that second place would give the overall so I rode safe. All the attention has come quickly and it isn't always easy to give people what they want but I try to do what I can!"
MX1 Moto1: 1. Maximilian Nagl (GER, KTM), 40:30.499; 2. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, Yamaha), +0:00.584; 3. Joshua Coppins (NZL, Yamaha), +0:20.172; 4. David Philippaerts (ITA, Yamaha), +0:23.357; 5. Clement Desalle (BEL, Honda), +0:24.782; 6. Tanel Leok (EST, Yamaha), +0:27.502; 7. Ken de Dycker (BEL, Teka Suzuki World MX1), +0:39.118; 8. David Vuillemin (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:41.714; 9. Mickael Pichon (FRA, Honda), +0:44.450; 10. Gregory Aranda (FRA, Kawasaki), +1:04.246.
MX1 Moto2: 1. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, Yamaha), 41:07.118; 2. Ken de Dycker (BEL, Teka Suzuki World MX1), +0:06.415; 3. Maximilian Nagl (GER, KTM), +0:10.703; 4. David Philippaerts (ITA, Yamaha), +0:14.935; 5. Joshua Coppins (NZL, Yamaha), +0:16.036; 6. Clement Desalle (BEL, Honda), +0:16.048; 7. Tanel Leok (EST, Yamaha), +0:22.632; 8. Mickael Pichon (FRA, Honda), +0:43.285; 9. Aigar Leok (EST, TM), +1:03.054; 10. Julien Bill (SUI, Aprilia), +1:07.557.
MX1 Overall: 1. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, Yamaha), 47 points; 2. Maximilian Nagl (GER, KTM), 45 p; 3. Ken de Dycker (BEL, Teka Suzuki World MX1), 36 p; 4. David Philippaerts (ITA, Yamaha), 36 p; 5. Joshua Coppins (NZL, Yamaha), 36 p; 6. Clement Desalle (BEL, Honda), 31 p; 7. Tanel Leok (EST, Yamaha), 29 p; 8. Mickael Pichon (FRA, Honda), 25 p; 9. Aigar Leok (EST, TM), 21 p; 10. David Vuillemin (FRA, Kawasaki), 20 p
MX1 World Championship standings (after 9 of 15 rounds): 1. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, Yamaha), 338 points; 2. David Philippaerts (ITA, Yamaha), 297 p; 3. Maximilian Nagl (GER, KTM), 293 p; 4. Joshua Coppins (NZL, Yamaha), 274 p; 5. Clement Desalle (BEL, Honda), 268 p; 6. Ken de Dycker (BEL, Teka Suzuki World MX1), 264 p; 7. Tanel Leok (EST, Yamaha), 252 p; 8. Jonathan Barragan (ESP, KTM), 215 p; 9. Aigar Leok (EST, TM), 139 p; 10. David Vuillemin (FRA, Kawasaki), 137 p.
MX2 Overall Result: 1. Ken Roczen (GER, Teka Suzuki Europe World MX2), 44 points; 2. Steven Frossard (FRA, Kawasaki), 41 p; 3. Marvin Musquin (FRA, KTM), 40 p; 4. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Kawasaki), 36 p; 5. Rui Goncalves (POR, KTM), 32 p; 6. Davide Guarneri (ITA, Yamaha), 29 p; 7. Nicolas Aubin (FRA, Yamaha), 26 p; 8. Marcus Schiffer (GER, KTM), 24 p; 9. Xavier Boog (FRA, Teka Suzuki Europe World MX2), 20 p; 10. Jeremy van Horebeek (BEL, KTM), 19 p.
MX2 World Championship standings (after 9 of 15 rounds): 1. Marvin Musquin (FRA, KTM), 324 points; 2. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Kawasaki), 286 p; 3. Davide Guarneri (ITA, Yamaha), 264 p; 4. Rui Goncalves (POR, KTM), 254 p; 5. Steven Frossard (FRA, Kawasaki), 246 p; 6. Xavier Boog (FRA, Teka Suzuki Europe World MX2), 197 p; 7. Nicolas Aubin (FRA, Yamaha), 187 p; 8. Ken Roczen (GER, Teka Suzuki Europe World MX2), 164 p; 9. Manuel Monni (ITA, Yamaha), 153 p; 10. Jeremy van Horebeek (BEL, KTM), 147 p.
