De Baets Yamaha thank Benoit Paturel and confirm 2024 rider line up

After a successful year, the De Baets MX team has decided not to continue its collaboration with Benoit Paturel. Paturel managed to finish twelfth in the final standings of the MXGP World Championship and finished eleven times inside of the top ten.

The intention was to continue the collaboration in 2024, but due to an unexpected development, the team has decided to stop and give its attention to three talented youth riders.

The team would like to thank Benoit for his efforts and the great cooperation of this season and wish him all the best for the future.

For the 2024 season, the De Baets MX team has signed three talented riders:

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  • Lotte van Drunen(WMX)
  • Tyla van de Poel #589 (EMX125)
  • Brent Van de Walle (EMX125)

The team will give its full attention to these three riders so that they can make their goals a reality. The team is already preparing for the new year and everyone is looking forward to the start of the new season!

Words: Press Release