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JM Racing Honda has signed an agreement with Noel Zanocz. The talented Hungarian has had a very successful season and managed to become EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing and 125cc Junior World Champion.

Within the JM Racing Honda team, Zanocz will make the switch to the EMX250 class.

In addition to Zanocz, Brent van Doninck and David Braceras also ride for the team. This completes the line-up for the 2025 season.

Team owner Jacky Martens comments: "I am happy that we have signed Noel. He is a great talent and can bring many great things next year and in the future. With the arrival of Zanocz, the line-up is complete for the 2025 season and the preparation can begin. The entire team is very much looking forward to it and ready to get to work."

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Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to unveil an exciting evolution in its European Championship EMX250 program for 2025. The VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team has partnered with the esteemed VHR team, led by Bruno Verhaeghe, to form the newly named VHR VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team. This collaboration combines expertise, resources, and passion to elevate the program to new heights.  

Yamaha and the team are proud to keep talented riders Ivano van Erp and Janis Reisulis for another season. Both, equipped with Yamaha's proven GYTR kitted YZ250F, will have the tools to chase championship glory in 2025.

As the 2017 Junior Motocross 65cc World Champion, van Erp has proven to be one of the most promising riders in European motocross. The Dutch star joined Yamaha's EMX125 program in 2020, where he honed his skills and secured seven race wins and six overall victories aboard a GYTR kitted YZ125. He capped his 125cc career with a victory at the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship in 2022. In 2023, van Erp stepped up to the EMX250 class, immediately making an impact with a race win and overall victory in Latvia before a season-ending injury slowed his progress. Despite limited preparation for 2024, due to the injury sustained, he made a strong comeback with three podium finishes, including a round win, positioning him as a title favourite for 2025. 

Janis Reisulis burst onto the scene in 2022 with a podium finish in his EMX125 debut season at just 13 years old. In 2023, the young Latvian dominated the EMX125 Championship, achieving 12 race wins, six overall victories, and a flawless 100% podium record to claim the title. Promoted to the EMX250 team in 2024, Reisulis faced an early setback due to an ACL ligament injury but remains determined to return stronger and battle for the title in 2025.  

This collaboration with VHR, a team which was founded in 1997 by Bruno Verhaeghe, marks an exciting chapter for Yamaha Motor Europe’s EMX250 program. The VHR team, known for its family spirit and history of developing talented riders, brings a wealth of experience to this new venture. Combined with the strong foundation established by VRT and a powerhouse rider line-up, the VHR VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team is poised to achieve exceptional results in 2025.

Thorsten Lentink

Yamaha Motor Europe MX Racing Specialist  

"Mickaël Vrignon, the owner of VRT, approached us with this partnership proposal for 2025, and we immediately recognized the potential benefits. We are excited to announce this collaboration, which will strengthen the team's performance while maintaining our existing strategy, structure, and program. EMX250 is an important category inside the step-up structure for YME, and we are committed to providing Ivano and Janis with the best possible environment to succeed in 2025." 

The Fantic Motor stand at EICMA in Milan, the International Two-Wheel Exhibition, provided the ideal stage to introduce the Fantic Racing teams for the upcoming season, as the Italian brand gears up for the exciting adventures ahead.

A three-rider MXGP powerhouse featuring “Bona” alongside Coldenhoff and Bogers

Bellei to join Fantic Factory Racing EMX, while Mancini steps up to EMX250

With the signing of Andrea Bonacorsi already confirmed, Fantic reinforces its commitment to the FIM Motocross World Championship by fielding three Factory XXF 450 in 2025. The 21-year-old Italian, who claimed the EMX125 title on the Fantic XX 125 in 2020, joins Brian Bogers and Glenn Coldenhoff in the Fantic Factory Racing MXGP team, led by Louis Vosters. 

Alongside its top-tier MXGP line-up, Fantic is renewing its commitment to nurturing young talent, as Francesco Bellei joins the Fantic Factory Racing EMX team. Italian champion and fourth overall in the 2024 EMX125 European Championship, the 15-year-old Italian is ready to jump on the Fantic XX 125, the bike that dominated the field in 2024. Alongside new recruit Bellei, the team retains Belgian rider Douwe Van Mechgelen.

Fantic is equally pleased to announce that Simone Mancini will continue his journey with the Italian brand and its official EMX team led by Daniele Marchese. The Junior Vice World Champion and EMX125 bronze medalist will advance to the EMX250 European Championship in 2025. Following his impressive debut on the Fantic XXF 250, capped with a podium finish at the final round of the Italian Pro Prestige MX2 Championship, the 17-year-old is ready for the next stage in his promising career.

Simone Mancini:
“I am very happy to continue with Fantic and spend another year working with a team I already know well. I have really enjoyed my time with them, I have a great relationship with everyone, and I am excited to start this second season with what I can truly call my Fantic family. I recently got on the XXF 250, and my first impressions are very positive—I can’t wait to start winter training. We still have a lot to improve, and we will be working hard to see what we can achieve in my debut season in the EMX250 European Championship.”

Francesco Bellei:
“I am very happy and proud to join the official Fantic team for the 2025 season. My focus will be on improving even further in the European EMX125 Championship, especially my performance on sand tracks. I can’t wait to start training on the new bike! I would like to thank everyone who has supported me so far—the FMI, Fiamme Oro, my family, and especially my dad. And, of course, thank you to Fantic for this fantastic opportunity!”

Photo Credit: Fantic Racing

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 18 October 2024 – Infront Moto Racing is excited to announce the release of issue #132 of the MXGP Magazine! Packed with the latest insights and thrilling content from the motocross world, this edition is a must-read for all fans.

Our Cover features none other than Jorge Prado and Kay de Wolf, MXGP & MX2 World Champions respectively alongside the Monster Energy FIM MXoN winning team, Team Australia for the first time ever! These riders climbed on the top of the world with their relentless determination and talents

In this issue’s Cover Story, we take an in-depth look at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, focusing on the spectacular performances that led to the first ever Australian victory. We provide exclusive analysis of their journey to the top, the crucial moments and what set them apart in this year's most prestigious event.

Our Racing Catch Up brings you the highlights and recaps of the last three thrilling Grands Prix: Turkiye, China and Cozar. Relive the breathtaking moments and unforgettable battles that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last races as the season drew to a dramatic close.

The Special Feature of this edition centres on the MXGP Awards. Celebrating the best of the best, we take a closer look at the champions, rising stars and key contributors who made this MXGP season a historic one to remember.

In our Blog, we hear from Lili, the dynamic team coordinator of Bud Racing. She shares her insights into role into the MX team, the challenges and rewards of her role, and what it takes to lead in the high-pressure world of professional motocross.

Our Hall of Fame section honours the legendary Ryan Villopoto, celebrating his exceptional career and lasting impact on the sport. From his dominance in the AMA championships to his contributions to motocross globally, Villopoto’s influence continues to inspire.

Finally, the Vintage Bike feature takes a trip down memory lane with the iconic Paul Malin’s 1994 Yamaha YZ125. Discover the history behind this legendary machine and why it remains one of the most revered bikes in motocross history.

All this and more awaits you in the 132nd edition of MXGP Magazine, available for FREE on the Apple Store or Google Play. Read it HERE!

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 10 October 2024 – Infront Moto Racing is delighted to announce the provisional 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship Calendar, featuring a series of exciting events at some of the world’s most iconic motocross venues. The 2025 season will deliver a total of 20 rounds and will culminate with the prestigious Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations at Ironman Raceway, USA, from October 3rd to 5th.

The 2025 season kicks off with the MXGP of Argentina once again where the world's best riders will test their form but this time at a brand-new venue in Cordoba. As tradition, this event will also host the FIM Latin American Motocross Championship sole round, including the MX1 and MX2 classes.

From there the action heads to Cózar, Spain for the Grand Prix of Castilla La Mancha followed by a highly anticipated return to the historic Saint Jean d'Angely in France for the MXGP of Europe.

Italy will play a pivotal role early on with back-to-back races in Sardegna’s Riola Sardo and the picturesque Pietramurata for the MXGP of Trentino. Continuing the intense competition with Switzerland at Frauenfeld to mark the first triple-header of the season.

Then a yet-to-be-confirmed location in the beginning of May followed by a return to Spain in a location to be announced soon. The adrenaline continues in late May with another trio of races as the championship sweeps through France at the magnificent Ernee, Germany’s staple of Teutschenthal, and then Latvia’s famed Kegums circuit in early June.

Following a brief break, the series shifts to Indonesia for back-to-back events in Sumbawa and Lombok, igniting global excitement as the championship moves beyond European borders. After the summer pause in July, racing resumes with a classic European stretch featuring rounds in the Czech Republic at Loket, Belgium’s demanding Lommel circuit, and the MXGP of Sweden in Uddevalla.

The final leg of the European season wraps up in Arnhem, Netherlands, before the series ventures into its final international phase. Turkiye's Afyonkarahisar will welcome the riders in September, followed by exciting races in Shanghai, China, and, for the first time ever, in Darwin for the MXGP of Australia as the season races toward its thrilling conclusion.

The FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship will feature six rounds in 2025, beginning with the season opener in Sardegna at the Riola Sardo circuit, setting an exciting tone for the competition. From there, the WMX Championship will travel across Europe, with rounds in Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands in Arnhem, followed by the penultimate event in Turkey. The series will culminate in a grand finale at the MXGP of Australia in Darwin, where the WMX, MXGP, and MX2 classes will join together to cap off an unforgettable season. 

In addition, the European Motocross Championship in the EMX250 and EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing classes will feature 11 rounds as support classes for the MXGP Championship. Both series will begin with the second round of the season and the first European event in Cózar, Spain. The EMX125 category will conclude in Uddevalla, while the EMX250 finale will take place in Turkiye. On top of that the final rounds of EMX65 and EMX85 and the unique round of EMX2t will take place in Loket during the MXGP of Czech Republic while the sole round of EMXOpen will run at the MXGP of Flanders at Lommel. 

The FIM Junior Motocross World Championship will take place on the 6th of July at Romagné in France, while the Motocross of European Nations on 21 September will also land in France at the venue of Castelnau de Levis.

Infront Moto Racing’s commitment to creating a dynamic and globally diverse championship remains unwavering, ensuring fans around the world are treated to world-class motocross action. The collaboration with FIM, FIM-Europe, FIM-Latin America, event organizers and teams has been instrumental in crafting this compelling calendar, with more updates to follow as further details are confirmed.
 

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