SUCCESSFUL MXGP ORGANIZERS MEETING IN PALMA DE MALLORCA TO PREPARE 2025

PALMA DE MALLORCA (Spain) 8 December 2024 – Palma de Mallorca became the focal point as it hosted the Annual MXGP Organizers Meeting alongside the FIM Awards which has become the tradition for many years. This convergence of key motocross stakeholders at the Melia Palma Marina set the stage for the forthcoming 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship season.

The gathering began with the stunning 2024 season recap video, which captured the thrilling moments from the 2024 MXGP season. This showcase highlighted the exceptional performances and competitive spirit that defined the year.

Marionna Leiva, Marketing Director of Infront Moto Racing, introduced the assembly of important officials, including Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo, IMR COO Daniele Rizzi, and all the department managers. The FIM was represented by FIM/CMS Director Antonio Alia Portela, MXGP Race Director Ingo Partsch, MXGP Technical Director Andrew Summers, FIM Chief Flag Steward Karsten Schneider and FIM Medical Director David McManus. Most of the organizers were also present which underlines, with this extensive collective presence, the collaborative effort essential for organizing a successful championship.

Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo: " It's a pleasure to see this room filled with both long-time collaborators and new faces here in Mallorca. Reflecting on the 2024 season, we've successfully completed 20 Grand Prix events and the Motocross of Nations, navigating diverse continents and tracks—from the deep sands of Lommel to the rocky terrains of Trentino. This diversity underscores the quality of our World Champions, who master varied conditions. Our achievements this year are significant: approximately 48 million unique TV viewers, over 700,000 on-site spectators, participation from more than 2,600 riders across all classes, and attendance by over 2,200 media representatives. These figures highlight the global reach and growing popularity of MXGP.
I really want to thank each organizer; your commitments in providing the good infrastructure and environment to elevate professionalism for riders, ensures that fans return year after year and your dedication is a very vital aspect of our success. Looking ahead, we're thrilled to welcome Ducati in 2025, bringing another manufacturer in our championship which is a testament to MXGP's dynamic future. Initiatives like the Friday test track have enhanced event visibility.
My sincere thanks go also to Antonio Alia Portela and the FIM team for their collaboration. Motocross is more than a global championship; it's a family. Together, we navigate challenges and celebrate successes, continually elevating our sport Thank you all for your support and I look forward to another fantastic season ahead."

FIM/CMS Director Antonio Alia Portela then addressed all the attendees and organizers:
“Gathered in this beautiful part of Spain, we come together not just as colleagues, but as a family spread across the globe. This unity promotes mutual understanding and synergy among Infront, our partners, and all the organizers. Each year, we want to elevate our standards, improving performance across all aspect of our sport. This collective effort strengthens the MXGP brand, a testament to our shared dedication. Your commitment, including necessary investments and improvements, maintains the pillars of this family, meeting the high expectations of teams, riders, and the entire MXGP community. We deeply appreciate your contributions and encourage open dialogue to collaboratively find solutions for continuous development in the good direction to make the sport grow. I want to thank you all for being present and engage in this collaboration”

The meeting included extensive presentations from various departments, covering critical aspects such as paddock logistics, infrastructure development, track preparation, TV/Media strategies and numbers and marketing. This 360˚ approach ensures that all elements were meticulously addressed in preparation for the 2025 season.

A special presentation was dedicated to the new and upcoming venues for the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship including Córdoba, Argentina and Darwin, Australia and concluded the delightful anticipation with the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations presentation scheduled at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana, USA. The meeting continued with the presentation of the official ticket partner for MXGP, WeezEvent, aiming to give useful insights to enhance the ticketing experience for fans worldwide.

It was then the turn of FIM officials to take the stand, including Race Director Ingo Partsch, Technical Director Andy Summers, FIM Chief Flag Steward Karsten Schneider and Medical Director David McManus, provided detailed insights into the FIM's on-site operations and the necessary improvements to be made to keep the high standards during the events. They also offered guidelines to ensure seamless execution at each venue.

Photo Credit: FIM

The weekend's activities culminated with the 2025 FIM Awards at the stunning Palma Convention Centre, in the capital city of the beautiful Balearic Island, where champions were honoured by FIM President Jorge Viegas. Mr Viegas introduced the awards giving ceremony by presenting the FIM Hymn. Afterwards an array of champions were invited on stage to receive their Gold Medal which included MXGP World Champion Jorge Prado who could not be present, MX2 World Champion Kay de Wolf, Women's Motocross World Champion Lotte van Drunen, 125cc FIM Junior Motocross World Champion Noel Zanocz, 85cc FIM Junior World Champion Levi Townley, along with SNX World Champion Magnus Reiten and Malene Cottew, the FIM Women’s Snowcross World Champion. Additionally, in the team category medal, Australia received their prize after winning their first Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations.

          
MX2 World Champion Kay de Wolf & WMX World Champion Lotte Van Drunen

Overall, the organizers meeting was a resounding success, with positive feedback from organizers and amazing exchange. It effectively addressed essential details, ensuring complete readiness for the upcoming 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship season.

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