Mel Pocock has new team mates in Dean Ferris and Maxime Desprey
 determined Aussie Dean Ferris is a bold acquisition for the team in MX2 where he remains eligible thanks to his 22 years. “Obviously I’m super-excited to be a Monster Energy Yamaha rider and this is the best ride I have had so far with a very good and established team,” he said. “I know the YZ250F is very competitive and I feel like I have a great chance to show what I can do in 2013. I know a bit about the Dixon-led team having been part of the GP paddock and also with people like Andrew McFarlane having raced and won for them. I am fully recovered from the shoulder problem I had earlier this year and I’m raring to go.”</p>
<p>Maxime Desprey was one of Pocock’s rivals on the European season this year and was actually the first rider to beat the eventual champion when he ended Pocock’s six moto winning streak across the hills of Loket for the Grand Prix of the Czech Republic. He then defeated Pocock in both motos at the British Grand Prix several weeks later and was heading for a decent finale to the series when a broken collarbone ruled him out with one meeting remaining. Desprey – another of the stylish and rapid motocross racers to emerge from France in the last decade – is a former junior motocross and supercross national champion and after two years turning heads at European level is now ready for the jump to MX2-GP. </p>
<p>“This is a great opportunity for me and the team and the bike are both proven, and it’s that sort of quality that gives you confidence as a racer,” the nineteen year old commented. “I can’t wait to get started as a Monster Energy Yamaha rider and next season cannot come along quick enough.” </p>
<p>“It’s nice to have these exciting riders onboard for next season as MX2 continues to become a category where we are seeing the cream of youngsters around the world rise to the top,” said Steve Dixon. “We had a great season with Mel and the rate of his development has shown what hard work and the right attitude can do. I see no reason why he cannot aim for a top six finish in MX2. Through the European campaign we have come to learn more about Maxime and he is another prospect we are happy to work with and Dean and brings some valuable experience from MX1 and from leading the Australian Championship. Overall I think we can be very optimistic of what we can do and show in 2013 both through the riders and our machinery that will again be very competitive. We want to add to our growing list of Grand Prix winners and on a personal note I’m already looking forward to my twenty-fourth Grand Prix year with a novel calendar and through the enthusiasm we have through the team.”</p>
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