PIETRAMURATA (Trentino) 13 April 2025 – The iconic hard-pack hills of Pietramurata played host to the round of Trentino in the European Championship series, as both the EMX250 and EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing classes delivered edge-of-your-seat action across the weekend. With championship battles tightening and new stars emerging, the MXGP of Trentino weekend proved pivotal for riders chasing silverware in Europe’s most competitive developmental ranks.
In EMX250, it was Venum BUD Racing Kawasaki’s Francisco Garcia who shone the brightest combining a dominant Race 1 win with a measured and smart second race to take the overall victory. Meanwhile, in EMX125, consistency was king as Yamaha Europe EMX125 MJC’s Mano Faure claimed the top step of the podium by a single point, fending off a hungry field that included TM Moto CRD Motosport’s Niccolo Mannini and Fantic Factory Racing EMX125’s Francesco Bellei.
The EMX250 class in Pietramurata delivered two unforgettable races over the MXGP of Trentino weekend—races brimming with fierce battles, comeback charges, and the kind of heartbreak that defines a championship. When all was said and done, it was Francisco Garcia who stood tallest, claiming the overall victory thanks to a brilliant win in Race 1 and a smart, calculated ride to seventh in Race 2.
The opening race was chaos from the very first corner. A pile-up involving key contenders—Bike It Kawasaki’s Bobby Bruce and red plate holder Team VHR VRT Yamaha Official Team’s Janis Martins Reisulis—shuffled the order dramatically. Lyonel Reichl from Bauerschmidt Husqvarna briefly took command of the race, but a slide-out on the freshly watered surface handed the lead to Triumph-mounted Billy Askew.
As Askew tried to stretch his advantage, KTM Kosak Team’s Bradley Mesters and GHIDINELLI Racing Team’s Alexis Fueri stayed close behind, both showing early weekend form. But it was Garcia who emerged as the standout. Picking his lines with precision, he charged to the front by Lap 5 and never looked back, eventually crossing the finish line over six seconds clear of the field—clocking the fastest lap of the moto in the process.
Behind him, Fueri managed his race perfectly to secure third, while RFME Spain National Team’s Adria Monne and Nicolai Skovbjerg delivered solid rides to round out the top five. It was a day of mixed emotions elsewhere. Fantic Factory Racing EMX125’s Simone Mancini was unable to finish after mechanical issues cut his race short, while Reisulis, after his first-turn fall, mounted a sensational recovery to finish second—only for his fortunes to plummet again on Sunday.
The rain returned just in time for Race 2, turning the already technical Trentino track into a slippery challenge. Mancini, determined to bounce back, nailed the start and executed a flawless ride to take his first EMX250 race victory—an emphatic response after his Saturday disappointment. Behind him, Fueri once again showed consistency and aggression, pushing hard to take another second-place finish and cement his reputation as one of the fastest riders of the weekend.
A standout performance came from Gabriel SS24 KTM Factory Juniors’ Gyan Doensen, who battled his way into third and claimed a career-best result. The action was no less intense in the midfield, with Mesters, RFME Spain National Team’s Salvador Perez, and Skovbjerg all in the mix for top-ten finishes. Garcia, meanwhile, didn’t repeat his Race 1 heroics, but a smart ride to seventh, despite not leading at any point, was enough to lock down the overall victory.
The unpredictable nature of the weekend left its mark on the leaderboard. Reisulis, despite being one of the title favourites, saw his championship lead eroded after failing to finish the second race, leaving Pietramurata with a disappointing result after such a heroic opening race. KMP Honda Racing Team by DVAG’s Manuel Carreras, who failed to score in Race 1, bounced back with a strong 13th in the second heat, salvaging valuable points. Meanwhile, SixtySeven Racing-Team’s Maximilian Ernecker, after a strong ninth in the opener, couldn't back it up on Sunday and faded from contention.
And although Mancini claimed an impressive Race 2 win, his lack of points from the first race cost him dearly in the overall classification. Despite being one of the fastest riders all weekend, he could only manage sixth overall—an agonizing reminder of how quickly fortunes can swing in motocross.
Ultimately, it was Garcia’s consistency that proved decisive. While others dazzled in flashes or faltered under pressure, the Spaniard’s 1–7 finish earned him 39 points and the overall win. Fueri’s solid weekend left him just one point shy overall to go second, while Monne’s 6–6 scorecard handed him third overall and his first podium. As the championship now tightens heading into the next round, the EMX250 title fight is wide open—and more unpredictable than ever.
Francisco Garcia: “I’m really happy with this result—it’s my first EMX250 race win, my first podium, and now my first overall victory. I’ve been close before but to finally take the win means a lot. The second race was tough with the mud, and I made a few mistakes, but I gave everything I had. Huge thanks to my team, my sponsors, my family, and all my friends both here and back in Spain who support me. This one is for them.”
Main Photo: Francisco Garcia
Top Photo: EMX250 Podium Trentino
Bottom Photos: 1.Alexis Fueri; 2. Adria Monne
EMX250 - Race 1 - Top 10 Classification: 1. Francisco Garcia (ESP, Kawasaki), 30:37.105; 2. Janis Martins Reisulis (LAT, Yamaha), +0:08.533; 3. William Askew (GBR, Triumph), +0:11.415; 4. Nicolai Skovbjerg (DEN, Yamaha), +0:14.131; 5. Alexis Fueri (FRA, KTM), +0:14.910; 6. Adria Monne (ESP, GASGAS), +0:15.916; 7. Noel Zanocz (HUN, Honda), +0:16.649; 8. Sebastian Leok (EST, Husqvarna), +0:21.486; 9. Nico Greutmann (SUI, Husqvarna), +0:27.387; 10. Bradley Mesters (NED, KTM), +0:35.645;
EMX250 – Race 2 - Top 10 Classification: 1. Simone Mancini (ITA, Fantic), 29:32.961; 2. Alexis Fueri (FRA, KTM), +0:03.047; 3. Gyan Doensen (NED, KTM), +0:04.086; 4. Salvador Perez (ESP, GASGAS), +0:04.689; 5. Lyonel Reichl (LIE, Husqvarna), +0:04.810; 6. Adria Monne (ESP, GASGAS), +0:06.271; 7. Francisco Garcia (ESP, Kawasaki), +0:10.012; 8. Manuel Carreras (ESP, Honda), +0:26.628; 9. Bradley Mesters (NED, KTM), +0:27.521; 10. August Frisk (SWE, KTM), +0:28.559
EMX250 Overall - Top 10: 1. Francisco Garcia (ESP, KAW), 39 points; 2. Alexis Fueri (FRA, KTM), 38 p.; 3. Adria Monne (ESP, GAS), 30 p.; 4. Nicolai Skovbjerg (DEN, YAM), 27 p.; 5. Lyonel Reichl (LIE, HUS), 26 p.; 6. Simone Mancini (ITA, FAN), 25 p.; 7. William Askew (GBR, TRI), 25 p.; 8. Gyan Doensen (NED, KTM), 24 p.; 9. Salvador Perez (ESP, GAS), 23 p.; 10. Bradley Mesters (NED, KTM), 23 p
EMX250 Championship - Top 10 Classification: 1. Janis Martins Reisulis (LAT, YAM), 106 points; 2. Noel Zanocz (HUN, HON), 90 p.; 3. Adrien Petit (FRA, YAM), 85 p.; 4. Francisco Garcia (ESP, KAW), 82 p.; 5. Nicolai Skovbjerg (DEN, YAM), 77 p.; 6. Lyonel Reichl (LIE, HUS), 76 p.; 7. Gyan Doensen (NED, KTM), 61 p.; 8. Bradley Mesters (NED, KTM), 57 p.; 9. August Frisk (SWE, KTM), 54 p.; 10. Mads Fredsoe (DEN, HUS), 51 p.
EMX250 Manufacturers - Top 10 Classification: 1. Yamaha, 131 points; 2. Kawasaki, 104 p.; 3. Honda, 101 p.; 4. Husqvarna, 94 p.; 5. KTM, 93 p.; 6. GASGAS, 56 p.; 7. Triumph, 52 p.; 8. Fantic, 49 p.;
The EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing served up a double helping of eventful race, comebacks, and raw determination in Pietramurata for the MXGP of Trentino. In a weekend defined by tireless charges through the field, it was Mano Faure who emerged as the overall winner with a consistent 2-4 finish, totaling 40 points and snatching the round win by just a single point over Niccolo Mannini.
The opening race looked poised to be a tactical showdown until it devolved into chaos near the end. Dream Team’s Cole McCullough got his timing perfect in the late stages to secure a stunning maiden EMX125 victory. The Irish rider was running a strong third when Francesco Bellei and MCV Motorsport-TM Moto’s Riccardo Pini collided while battling for the lead.
Early on, RACESTORE KTM FACTORY ROOKIES’s Nicolò Alvisi had taken the holeshot but crashed shortly after, dropping him down the pack. Meanwhile, Faure, after a terrible start, powered from 32nd to 17th on the opening lap alone, showing remarkable pace on the technical hard-pack circuit. Mannini initially controlled the front, building an 8-second lead by Lap 5, but Bellei steadily reeled him in with calculated aggression.
As Bellei made his move past Mannini for the lead, Pini also closed in. But it all unraveled with a few laps to go, when the two Italians collided in a dramatic moment that opened the door for McCullough. Faure, capitalizing on the chaos, slotted into second, while RACESTORE’s Áron Katona pulled off a spectacular recovery from outside the top 25 to third, earning the fastest lap of the race in the process.
With the skies drizzling, conditions became trickier for Sunday’s second and deciding race. Niccolo Mannini took full advantage, grabbing the holeshot and leading from the front. Ryan Oppliger slotted into second early, with Faure again wasting no time in attacking—eventually passing for second by Lap 2.
Bellei once again showed blistering speed, cutting through to third by Lap 6, with Pini and Filippo Mantovani rounding out the top five. Meanwhile, Katona, buried down in 18th after a rough start, clawed his way forward lap after lap, eventually finishing sixth and maintaining his red plate position overall.
Trouble struck for Race 1 winner McCullough, whose mechanical issue left him out of contention. The real heartbreak came for Faure. While battling Mannini at the front, he crashed on Lap 9 and lost his rhythm. Bellei capitalized, moving into second and began to close in on Mannini. Faure fell again on Lap 11, tumbling to fourth—but his earlier performance ensured he still had a mathematical chance at the round victory.
As the final laps ticked away, Bellei closed within 1.5 seconds of Mannini, but the TM Moto rider held his nerve to cross the line for his first-ever EMX125 race win. Despite not winning either race, Faure’s combined results earned him the top step of the podium with 40 points, just ahead of Mannini (39) and Bellei (38).
Mano Faure: “I’m really happy to take the overall win again—it wasn’t easy! Yesterday I crashed at the start but still managed second, and today’s race was really tough with some small mistakes, but I kept pushing. In the end, it paid off. Huge thanks to my team, my coach, and of course my mechanic—they’ve all been incredible. I’m proud to be back on the top step!”
Top Photo: Mano Faure
Bottom Photos: 1.EMX125 Podium Trentino; 2. EMX125 Start Trentino
EMX125 - Race 1 - Top 10 Classification: 1. Cole McCullough (IRL, Fantic), 29:20.950; 2. Mano Faure (FRA, Yamaha), +0:03.447; 3. Áron Katona (HUN, KTM), +0:08.468; 4. Riccardo Pini (ITA, TM), +0:10.651; 5. Francesco Bellei (ITA, Fantic), +0:11.833; 6. Nicolò Alvisi (ITA, KTM), +0:13.643; 7. Niccolo Mannini (ITA, TM), +0:14.432; 8. Ryan Oppliger (SUI, KTM), +0:23.243; 9. Jekabs Kubulins (LAT, Yamaha), +0:27.365; 10. Gennaro Utech (ITA, TM), +0:33.534
EMX125 – Race 2 - Top 10 Classification: 1. Niccolo Mannini (ITA, TM), 29:38.147; 2. Francesco Bellei (ITA, Fantic), +0:03.093; 3. Filippo Mantovani (ITA, KTM), +0:06.280; 4. Mano Faure (FRA, Yamaha), +0:18.038; 5. Nicolò Alvisi (ITA, KTM), +0:27.458; 6. Áron Katona (HUN, KTM), +0:28.263; 7. Riccardo Pini (ITA, TM), +0:45.566; 8. Dani Heitink (NED, Yamaha), +0:48.721; 9. Vitezslav Marek (CZE, KTM), +0:54.819; 10. Jekabs Kubulins (LAT, Yamaha), +0:59.415
EMX125 Overall - Top 10 Classification: 1. Mano Faure (FRA, YAM), 40 points; 2. Niccolo Mannini (ITA, TM), 39 p.; 3. Francesco Bellei (ITA, FAN), 38 p.; 4. Áron Katona (HUN, KTM), 35 p.; 5. Riccardo Pini (ITA, TM), 32 p.; 6. Nicolò Alvisi (ITA, KTM), 31 p.; 7. Filippo Mantovani (ITA, KTM), 28 p.; 8. Cole McCullough (IRL, FAN), 25 p.; 9. Jekabs Kubulins (LAT, YAM), 23 p.; 10. Vitezslav Marek (CZE, KTM), 22 p
EMX125 Championship - Top 10 Classification: 1. Áron Katona (HUN, KTM), 150 points; 2. Francesco Bellei (ITA, FAN), 125 p.; 3. Niccolo Mannini (ITA, TM), 121 p.; 4. Mano Faure (FRA, YAM), 118 p.; 5. Riccardo Pini (ITA, TM), 114 p.; 6. Nicolò Alvisi (ITA, KTM), 113 p.; 7. Dani Heitink (NED, YAM), 103 p.; 8. Filippo Mantovani (ITA, KTM), 100 p.; 9. Jekabs Kubulins (LAT, YAM), 95 p.; 10. Cole McCullough (IRL, FAN), 91 p
EMX125 Manufacturers - Top 10 Classification 1. KTM, 175 points; 2. Yamaha, 170 p.; 3. TM, 152 p.; 4. Fantic, 144 p.; 5. GASGAS, 61 p.; 6. Husqvarna, 9
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