Lucas Coenen (KTM): Comeback at the MXGP in Arnhem

The Belgian Red Bull KTM factory rider is set to return to competition this coming weekend in Arnhem, the Netherlands, following several weeks out due to injury.

Lead turned into a deficit

Following a crash on the first lap of the qualifying race at Foxhills, Lucas Coenen made several attempts to return to competition. At that point, Coenen had a 68-point lead over Jeffrey Herlings in the World Championship and appeared to be on course for his first MXGP World Championship title. Having missed four Grand Prix rounds entirely, the Belgian has now slipped to fourth place and trails World Championship leader Jeffrey Herlings (Honda) by 169 points.

Regaining confidence

His comeback is primarily about rebuilding his confidence and finishing the World Championship on the podium. He currently trails Tim Gajser (Yamaha) in third place by 9 points. He is 53 points behind Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) in second place.

What will become of the US plans?

Lucas and Sacha Coenen had originally planned another guest appearance at the US Nationals on 29 August at the Ironman Raceway. However, KTM had made their participation contingent on how the World Championship title race unfolded. It remains to be seen whether the Coenen brothers will actually travel to the US again following their injuries.

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