2009 will see the same formidable duo of David Philippaerts (25 years old from Italy) and Josh Coppins (32 years old from New Zealand) represent the Yamaha Monster Energy Motocross Team for the second year in a row. Philippaerts – as reigning MX1-GP World Champion – enters only his third year in the category and just his second on the conquering YZ450FM; the 2009 version is the evolution of a motorcycle that has captured eight titles in ten years. Coppins, so close to the crown in 2007, is now one of the veterans of the class and negotiates his third term with Yamaha. The New Zealander boasts 10 Grand Prix wins to his credit, one of which was taken in Germany last season.