Bobryshev lets the results do the talking

In the down time around new year’s eve in 2012 before the season kicked off, the paddock stirred to rumours that something big was coming, something that would break up the established order, someone that could make huge waves in the sport.

In two back to back races in July of that year the waves hit the shore as the instantly recognisable #777 of Russia’s Evgeny Bobryshev took its place first on and then on top of the MXGP podium in Sweden and Germany. In the sweltering summer heat that blessed the Teutschenthal track Bobryshev took his Honda to a hugely impressive double moto win ahead of Antonio Cairoli and Clement Desalle, and in the process posted a lap time 2 seconds faster than his closest challenger, just to make sure everyone got the point.

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