While it was hometown favourite, Jeffrey Herlings of the Red Bull KTM factory team who won the opening MXGP moto with a near flag to flag performance in Arnhem this afternoon, the charge of young KTM rider, Lucas Coenen cannot be forgotten.

Back in around 25th place on the opening lap, the Belgian raced through the field to finish in second place, not far behind Herlings. Sensational from both Herlings and Coenen.

Jeffrey Herlings: I tried to save some energy for the second moto, so only rode as fast as I needed to. We saw Lucas was fast. Don't forget I am only back on the bike a few weeks, so don't forget that.

Championship points are now Romain Febvre 822 points, Lucas Coenen 782pts, Glenn Coldenhoff 599pts, Ruben Fernandez 511pts, Calvin Vlaanderen 489pts. Still a big points lead by Febvre, with 40 points over Coenen.

MXGP Moto One

Coldenhoff led the opening MXGP moto from Herlings, Febvre, Gajser, Bonacorsi, Renaux, Bogers, Jonass, Brumann, and Guadagnini in 10th. Coenen in 22nd position. Herlings into the lead Coenen into 20th. After two laps the lead by Herlings was 3.3 seconds as Coenen into 15th place and flying. Gajser moved past Febvre and Coenen into 11th place.

Herlings with a 3.9 second lead over Coldenhoff, with Gajser five seconds back, then came Febvre, Bonacorsi, Renaux, Bogers, Brumann, Talviku and Coenen into 10th place, and then into ninth. Coenen all over Bogers for eight place. Lap six and the lead by Herlings was 2.4 seconds, with Gajser 3.5 back, then Febvre, Bonacorsi, Renaux, Bogers, Coenen, Brumann, and Van Doninck.

Febvre moved past Gajser and Coenen was closing up on the group of Febvre, Gajser, Bonacorsi, and Renaux and making ground quickly. While Herlings held a 3.4 second lead over Coldenhoff, all the action was happening behind as Coenen was all over Renaux for sixth as he passed the Frenchman on lap 10 and went after Bonacorsi, Gajser and Febvre. Amazing ride by the teenager.

Coenen onto the back wheel of Bonacorsi, who is just behind Gajser, Febvre and Coldenhoff. Herlings with aa 5.4 second lead now. Coenen passed Gajser for fifth place and now onto Bonacorsi. Lap 13 it was Herlings, Coldenhoff, Febvre, Bonacorsi, Coenen, Gajser, Renaux, Bogers, Brumann and Gifting now 10th.

A huge battle between Coldenhoff, Febvre, Bonacorsi and Coenen for second place. Three laps remaining and Coenen moved past Bonacorsi, and all over Febvre and Coldenhoff. The lead by Herlings was now 6.5 seconds. Both Febvre and Coenen passed Coldenhoff, with three laps remaining. The lead by Herlings some 6.3 seconds, surely Coenen cannot catch the Dutchman?

Coenen into second and 4.4 behind The Bullet. Herlings wins it from Coenen, just 3.3 behind, then Febvre, Coldenhoff, Bonacorsi and Gajser.

MXGP - Grand Prix Race 1 - Classification

1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 35:04.262; 2. Lucas Coenen (BEL, KTM), +0:03.358; 3. Romain Febvre (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:07.528; 4. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, Fantic), +0:08.752; 5. Andrea Bonacorsi (ITA, Fantic), +0:11.611; 6. Tim Gajser (SLO, Honda), +0:23.067; 7. Maxime Renaux (FRA, Yamaha), +0:40.868; 8. Brian Bogers (NED, Fantic), +0:49.069; 9. Kevin Brumann (SUI, Husqvarna), +1:11.108; 10. Ben Watson (GBR, Beta), +1:15.515; 11. Pauls Jonass (LAT, Kawasaki), +1:23.808; 12. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, Yamaha), +1:24.281; 13. Roan Van De Moosdijk (NED, KTM), +1:31.164; 14. Brent Van doninck (BEL, Honda), +1:35.567; 15. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, Honda), +1:44.838; 16. Mattia Guadagnini (ITA, Ducati), +1:45.319; 17. Jago Geerts (BEL, Yamaha), +1:49.166; 18. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Ducati), -1 lap(s); 19. Tom Koch (GER, Beta), -1 lap(s); 20. Jorgen-Matthias Talviku (EST, Yamaha), -1 lap(s); 21. Lars van Berkel (NED, Honda), -1 lap(s); 22. Boris Blanken (NED, KTM), -1 lap(s); 23. Peter Koenig (GER, KTM), -1 lap(s); 24. Adam Sterry (GBR, KTM), -1 lap(s); 25. Cato Nickel (GER, Husqvarna), -2 lap(s); 26. Nick Leerkes (NED, Husqvarna), -2 lap(s); 27. Teun Cooymans (NED, Yamaha), -2 lap(s); 28. Kevin Buitenhuis (NED, Yamaha), -2 lap(s); 29. Michel Hoenson (NED, KTM), -2 lap(s); 30. Isak Gifting (SWE, Yamaha), -3 lap(s); 31. Dave Kooiker (NED, KTM), -5 lap(s); 32. Maximilian Spies (GER, KTM), -7 lap(s); 33. Josh Gilbert (GBR, Honda), -9 lap(s); 34. Jan Pancar (SLO, KTM), -14 lap(s); 35. Robert Fobbe (NED, Kawasaki), -14 lap(s); 36. John Adamson (GBR, Honda), -16 lap(s); 37. Justin Trache (GER, Yamaha), -19 lap(s);

MXGP - World Championship Classification

1. Romain Febvre (FRA, KAW), 822 points; 2. Lucas Coenen (BEL, KTM), 782 p.; 3. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, FAN), 599 p.; 4. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, HON), 511 p.; 5. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, YAM), 489 p.; 6. Andrea Bonacorsi (ITA, FAN), 445 p.; 7. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 441 p.; 8. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 437 p.; 9. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 348 p.; 10. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, DUC), 344 p.; 11. Jan Pancar (SLO, KTM), 277 p.; 12. Ben Watson (GBR, BET), 268 p.; 13. Brian Bogers (NED, FAN), 259 p.; 14. Jago Geerts (BEL, YAM), 246 p.; 15. Kevin Horgmo (NOR, HON), 243 p.; 16. Isak Gifting (SWE, YAM), 225 p.; 17. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KAW), 193 p.; 18. Mattia Guadagnini (ITA, DUC), 190 p.; 19. Brent Van doninck (BEL, HON), 168 p.; 20. Roan Van De Moosdijk (NED, KTM), 161

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