Evgeny Bobryshev interview

HRC Factory rider Evgeny Bobryshev goes into this weekend’s MXGP of Spain with a little more confidence than he has had in recent times. The Russian rider has struggled with injury the last three years, but now with good results in Italy a few weeks ago and Holland, he knows that time is coming for a podium finish.

“I am really feeling good,” Bobryshev said. “The bike is good, and I really feel like it fits me exactly the way I want after the testing and work we’ve done these last weeks. After my injury my confidence is coming back race by race and now we’re continuing to grow step by step and so I’m really happy.”

The MXGP of Trentino was a big moment for Bobby as he stayed calm and collected a well-deserved qualification race win on the Saturday. While the Sunday might not have been 100% to his liking he did remain consistent and tried to do his best.

“First of all, it was my first ever qualifying win, so I was really happy. At the end of the race it was a funny one because I was following and some riders crashed, but I was consistent and could come through to the lead. Once I got out front I just tried to control the gap because the track was very slippery and I’d already seen the other three crash. The Sunday was a tough day because we didn’t make good starts, which was so important. I was struggling out of the gate and was out of the top twenty in the first corners, and then on this kind of track to get through the pack it’s so tough, and then the top guys are just gone. In the second race I had a good speed, but unfortunately we lost it at the start. These were not the results we wanted, especially after the Saturday ride when we saw what we can do. We just need to keep working. All the guys are working so hard and we can see that it’s coming, but we need to keep working.”

Now coming into this weekend and the grand prix of Spain, Bobryshev knows that he only needs to stay on two wheels and the results will come. He is also starting to look more towards the top three instead of just building his confidence.

“Last year in Spain I was coming back from injury but still I had a not bad first race, but this year I am in a different position and am looking for much more. I’m feeling strong, especially after five days of rest after Valkenswaard after I compressed my back. I had some therapy and it’s now feeling much better. The track in Spain is quite ok, but there are again a lot of classes so we’ll have to focus on the track as it could become bumpy and tough. I’m feeling good and strong, and a podium is definitely possible.”