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INTU-XANADÚ ARROYOMOLINOS (Spain) 6 May 2023 – What a first day of racing to get into the MXGP of Spain. The RAM Qualifying Races were won by Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado in MXGP and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Jago Geerts in MX2.

The circuit of intù-Xanadú has been very interesting and quick thanks to the changes made in the central sectors that allow riders to get even more speed.

Alongside the FIM Motocross World Championship races, the WMX and the EMX250 on their first race of the weekend in Big Van World MTX Kawasaki’s Courtney Duncan and Hutten Metaal Yamaha Racing Team’s Andrea Bonacorsi clinched the win in their respective class. 

The RAM Qualifying Races that took place saw the winners of MXGP and MX2 RAM Qualifying Races and Red Plate holders Jorge Prado and Jago Geerts as well as Special Guests Ruben Fernandez, Yago Martinez, Gabriela Seisdedos and Daniela Guillen attend the Saturday’s Paddock Show. The Spanish crowd went in large number and was highly vocal to cheer on their local heroes. The atmosphere was amazing as the fans even made a ‘Ola’ and were overjoyed to be able to share this moment with the riders who were handing them many signed posters. The party went on for a while and riders gave their time with pleasure to satisfy the motocross fans present.

The MXGP RAM Qualifying Race started with Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Jeremy Seewer getting off the gate quickest leading Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings and Jorge Prado. 

However, a collision on the first turn made the marshals wave the red flag. Among the riders involved were Kawasaki Racing Team’s Romain Febvre, JM Honda Racing’s Brent Van doninck, KTM Kosak Team’s Tom Koch and Simeo Ubach. 

Febvre did not go back to the re-start as he needed care after the multi-rider collision.

Medical staff and officials were quick to respond as the race was red-flagged in the interest of safety. Doctors established no significant injury at the Medical Centre but the rider went to the local hospital for further precautionary checks.

A re-start took place 7 minutes later where this time Prado took the lead after the first turn in front of Herlings and Seewer. The Red Plate holder even increased the gap with Herlings up to 6 seconds. Herlings did not give up as he made a last gap charge on Prado in a final lap showdown but did not get close enough to make his move and stayed 2nd. Prado won the race in front of ecstatic Spanish fans.

Seewer rode a solid race as he stayed 3rd the all way without getting worried by anyone behind and collecting 8 precious points in the championship along the way.

Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Mattia Guadagnini also showed that he is comfortable on this track as he had a very good start to find himself 5th behind Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Maxime Renaux. Renaux looked eager to bounce back after Portugal but he unfortunately had to withdraw from the race after dabbing his foot. Although he did not fall, he could not continue and went straight to the medical center for evaluation. An update on his condition will be shared when available. Guadagnini though benefitted from Renaux’s misfortune to move up to 4th until the end of the race. 

SM Action Racing Team Yuasa Battery MXGP’s Alberto Forato showed that we can count on him to be regular strong performer as he found himself 7th after lap 1 but managed to overtake Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Glenn Coldenhoff on lap 3 to go 6th. As Guadagnini, Forato moved up a position after Renaux’s retirement to finish the race 5th while Coldenhoff finish 6th.

Home hero Team HRC’s Ruben Fernandez made a strong start as he overtook Seewer for 3rd in the first lap but crashed down right after and picked himself up in 15th at the turn of lap 1. However, supported by a crowd devoted to Spanish riders, Fernandez went on to make a wonderful comeback as he turned lap 3 in 12th after overtaking Koch (14th in the end) and Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP’s Mitch Evans (15th in the end). Fernandez then managed to overtake Standing Construct Honda MXGP’s Brian Bogers for 10th and charged both Ship to Cycle Honda SR Motoblouz’s Valentin Guillod and Team Gebben Van Venroy Yamaha Racing’s Calvin Vlaanderen on lap 9 to get to 8th. Incredibly Fernandez was eager to continue and pushed through to pass an excellent De Baets Yamaha MX-Team’s Benoit Paturel for 7th. 

Paturel is on a good form at the moment and found himself comfortably ride inside the top 10 to end up 8th. Guillod also continues his good showings as he settled for 10th in the end getting another point for the championship. On his side, Vlaanderen kept riding strong and only got overtaken by a heroic Fernandez. 

Jorge Prado: “I made a proper start and made a gap. After that Jeffrey (Herlings) was charging but I managed to get a win so I am super happy to get this RAM Qualifying Race win. I also want to thank so much all the fans who came over to show a full house, thanks to them!”

MXGP – RAM Qualifying Race - Top 10 Classification: 1. Jorge Prado (ESP, GASGAS), 23:58.993; 2. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), +0:01.143; 3. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Yamaha), +0:17.008; 4. Mattia Guadagnini (ITA, GASGAS), +0:19.088; 5. Alberto Forato (ITA, KTM), +0:21.447; 6. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, Yamaha), +0:26.501; 7. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, Honda), +0:30.658; 8. Benoit Paturel (FRA, Yamaha), +0:32.177; 9. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, Yamaha), +0:34.118; 10. Valentin Guillod (SUI, Honda), +0:34.585;

MXGP - World Championship - Top 10 Classification: 1. Jorge Prado (ESP, GAS), 256 points; 2. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 238 p.; 3. Romain Febvre (FRA, KAW), 214 p.; 4. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 202 p.; 5. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, HON), 186 p.; 6. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, YAM), 164 p.; 7. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, YAM), 157 p.; 8. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, YAM), 156 p.; 9. Mattia Guadagnini (ITA, GAS), 146 p.; 10. Alberto Forato (ITA, KTM), 122 p.;

     
Main Photo: Jorge Prado

Bottom Photos: 1. Jeffrey Herlings; 2. Jeremy Seewer
 

In MX2, Jago Geerts kept his rank as the MX2 leader took the leader from start to finish to win a second RAM Qualifying Race in a row after the one from Portugal. The Belgian seems to feel good on his bike as showed incredible speed today.

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Lucas Coenen had a solid race after a strong start to find himself 2nd on lap 1. L.Coenen seemed to cruise through for the 2nd place until Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Simon Laengenfelder tried to pressurise him with few laps to go. L.Coenen kept it cool as he managed to stay off trouble to get a great 2nd place. Laengenfelder showed a real positive performance as he overtook Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Kay de Wolf on lap 6 for 3rd and stayed there until the end. Laengenfelder defended very well as de Wolf pressured him for many laps but could not find a solution.

De Wolf finished 4th as he keeps showing strong consistency in his riding. His recent outing shows that he is determined to always be fighting for the top spots. It can be said the same for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Andrea Adamo who made a good move to overtake Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Thibault Benistant for 5th on lap 2.  Adamo stayed 5th the whole way while Benistant also kept his 6th place until the end.

It was a similar feat for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Roan Van de Moosdijk who cruised through the 7th place all way through the race as well as F&H Kawasaki Racing Team’s Kevin Horgmo riding in 8th from lap 1 until the end. TEM JP253 KTM Racing Team’s Jan Pancar keeps showing a lot of quality riding as the Slovenian rode in 9th position confidently to get another top 10s for season. He finished 9th while Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Liam Everts had to fight and push his way up from 18th on lap 1 to the 10th position in the end. Although Everts had not a good start, his riding spoke for itself as he powered through to overtake many riders and show good speed and control along the way. 

The Spanish riders unfortunately could not manage to get to the top 10s in the end. WZ Racing Team’s Oriol Oliver finished 13th while F&H Kawasaki Racing Team’s David Braceras ended at the 16th place and RACESTORE KTM RACING TEAM’s Yago Martinez had some issues and finished 25th. 

Jago Geerts: “it was a really good race as I led every lap. It’s quite bumpy but I managed to stay smooth on the bike and I feel very good on this track. I’m now looking forward for tomorrow”

MX2 – RAM Qualifying Race – Top 10 Classification: 1. Jago Geerts (BEL, Yamaha), 24:02.200; 2. Lucas Coenen (BEL, Husqvarna), +0:04.305; 3. Simon Laengenfelder (GER, GASGAS), +0:05.428; 4. Kay de Wolf (NED, Husqvarna), +0:07.245; 5. Andrea Adamo (ITA, KTM), +0:16.033; 6. Thibault Benistant (FRA, Yamaha), +0:22.572; 7. Roan Van De Moosdijk (NED, Husqvarna), +0:29.279; 8. Kevin Horgmo (NOR, Kawasaki), +0:31.521; 9. Jan Pancar (SLO, KTM), +0:39.051; 10. Liam Everts (BEL, KTM), +0:41.092;

MX2 - World Championship - Top 10 Classification: 1. Jago Geerts (BEL, YAM), 275 points; 2. Andrea Adamo (ITA, KTM), 235 p.; 3. Kay de Wolf (NED, HUS), 227 p.; 4. Thibault Benistant (FRA, YAM), 211 p.; 5. Simon Laengenfelder (GER, GAS), 209 p.; 6. Roan Van De Moosdijk (NED, HUS), 195 p.; 7. Liam Everts (BEL, KTM), 158 p.; 8. Kevin Horgmo (NOR, KAW), 146 p.; 9. Lucas Coenen (BEL, HUS), 139 p.; 10. Jan Pancar (SLO, KTM), 117 p.;

Main Photo: Jago Geerts

Bottom Photos: 1. Lucas Coenen; 2. Simon Laengenfelder
 

TIMETABLE

SUNDAY: 09:40 EMX250 Race 2, 10:25 MX2 Warm-up, 10:45 MXGP Warm-up, 11:05 MXE Race 2, 11:55 WMX Race 2, 13:15 MX2 Race 1, 14:15 MXGP Race 1, 16:10 MX2 Race 2, 17:10 MXGP Race 2.

MXGP OF SPAIN QUICK FACTS:

Circuit length: 1650m

Type of ground: Hard Pack

Temperature: 27° 

Weather conditions: Sunny

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The MXGP of Spain officially starts tomorrow on Saturday but today was the occasion for the riders to visit the intu-Xanadú Shopping Mall organised by local organisers and followed by a busy signing session.

This media opportunity was very popular as many riders were present for the occasion such as home heroes Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado, Team HRC’s Rubén Fernández, F&H Kawasaki Racing Team’s David Braceras, RACESTORE KTM RACING TEAM’s Yago Martinez and RFME GasGas WMX Team’s Daniela Guillen and Gabriela Seisdedos along with Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Mattia Guadagnini and Simon Laengenfelder, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Jago Geerts, Rick Elzinga and Thibault Benistant, Andrea Adamo, Sacha Coenen and Liam Everts from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Kay de Wolf, Lucas Coenen and Roan Van De Moosdijk from Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s JK Racing Yamaha’s Kevin Brumann and Charlie Cannon, F&H Kawasaki Racing Team’s Kevin Horgmo, Big Van World Kawasaki MRT’s Jack Chambers and Courtney Duncan amongst other to visit the popular Madrilene Shopping Mall. 

The event started with a tour of the Aquarium where riders could admire sharks, penguins, manta rays and many more sea creatures in a relaxed atmosphere along with many media present to capture these unique moments. 

It then followed with the impressive Snozone’s Ski Slope within the Mall where riders were invited to try the snow bikes. There was a lot of excitement in the air as riders could swap for a moment their usual motocross bike for a totally different environment. They also took part in a family photo in the snow. The next activity planned was at the Bowling area where it was the occasion for riders to show their bowling skills with many laughter and amusement for everyone around.

The visit concluded with a signing session which was completely full of fans who arrived to be able to get a signed poster from their heroes. The whole event was very special for riders to be able to decompress before the competition as well as to meet their fans who were there in large numbers to show their support.

As always, Spanish fans respond with enthusiasm and passion to the MXGP stars making the Grand Prix of Spain at intu-Xanadú Arroyomolinos a unique place for an exchange between the fans and the motocross riders.

INTU-XANADÚ ARROYOMOLINOS (Spain) 5 May 2023 – The sixth round of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship arrives in intu-Xanadú Arroyomolinos this weekend for the MXGP of Spain.

For the MXGP of Spain the circuit, near the capital Madrid, have seen many exciting races over the past four years and is always a meeting point for Spanish motocross fans who come in large number and show a lot of enthusiasm over the racing weekend. With some changes made to the central sectors of the circuit of intù-Xanadú Arroyomolinos, the Grand Prix of Spain will deliver thrilling racing action. 

The MXGP of Spain will be covered by the Spanish Channel TV Galicia with MXGP Race 1 Live and MXGP Race 2 delayed as well as Live Streaming of both races on RTVE Play. There will also be a large worldwide LIVE coverage which includes Eurosport, CBS Sports Network, Automoto TV la Chaine, Teledeporte, Stan Sports and more.

Below you can find a list of TV channels that will air LIVE and delayed action from the MXGP of Spain as well as the 26min Behind-the-Gate magazine featuring the best moments from the races, exclusive interviews and more will be available on MXGP-TV.com and via our TV magazine partners following the Grand Prix.

As always, MXGP fans can follow the races LIVE throughout the weekend, all you need to do is log onto www.MXGP-TV.com Saturday and Sunday and you can have a full racing weekend as you will be able to watch MXGP and MX2 and also EMX250 and WMX Championships races from anywhere you wish.
 

USA CANADA
 

CBS Sports Network

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 2 – 10:00 ET – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 11:00 ET – LIVE

LATIN AMERICA 

Direct TV 

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CEST - LIVE

BRAZIL
 

Bandsports

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CEST - LIVE

MEXICO

FOX SPORTS Mexico

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CEST – LIVE

EUROPE
 

EUROSPORT 2

Monday 08 May 2023  – MX2 Race 1 – 01:00 CEST – Delayed

Monday 08 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 02:00 CEST – Delayed

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CEST - LIVE

BELGIUM 
 

PLAY SPORTS OPEN

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CEST - LIVE

VRT- SPORZA 

Sunday 07 May 2023  – 18:30 News 

ESTONIA
 

Go3

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CEST - LIVE

FINLAND
 

MTV Max

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 – Finish timing - LIVE 

FRANCE
 

AUTOMOTO TV LA CHAINE 

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CEST - LIVE

EUROSPORT 2

Monday 08 May 2023  – MX2 Race 1 – 01:00 CEST – Delayed

Monday 08 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 02:00 CEST – Delayed

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CEST - LIVE

ITALY

RAI SPORT HD

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 23:00 CEST – Delayed

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 00:00 CEST - Delayed

RAI SPORT Play

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CEST – Live Streaming

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CEST - Live Streaming

EUROSPORT 2

Monday 08 May 2023  – MX2 Race 1 – 01:00 CEST – Delayed

Monday 08 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 02:00 CEST – Delayed

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CEST - LIVE

LATVIA
 

TV3 Sport Open

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CEST - LIVE

LITHUANIA
 

Go3

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CEST - LIVE

NETHERLANDS
 

NOS

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CEST – Live Streaming

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CEST - Live Streaming

Highlight – Sport Bulletin        18:45 CET 

SLOVENIA
 

Sport TV1

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CEST - LIVE

SPAIN
 

TV Galicia

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 19:00 CEST – Delayed

RTVE Play

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CEST – Live Streaming

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CEST - Live Streaming

ASIA

Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand
 

EUROSPORT ASIA

Monday 08 May 2023  – MX2 Race 1 – 01:00 CEST – Delayed

Monday 08 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 02:00 CEST – Delayed

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CEST – LIVE

INDIA and Subcontinent (Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives)
 

VIACOM 18 – S18 – 1 + S18 – 1 HD

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 1 – 18:00 IST – LIVE 

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 19:00 IST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 2 – 21:00 IST – LIVE 

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 22:00 IST – LIVE 

VIACOM  - Jio Cinema

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 1 – 18:00 IST – LIVE Streaming

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 19:00 IST – LIVE Streaming

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 2 – 21:00 IST – LIVE Streaming

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 22:00 IST – LIVE Streaming 

PACIFIC / AUSTRALIA
 

STAN SPORTS 

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 1 – 23:00 Aus. timing – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 24:00 Aus. timing – LIVE 

Sunday 08 May 2023  – MX2 Race 2 – 01:00 Aus. timing – LIVE 

Sunday 08 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 02:00 Aus. timing – LIVE
 

MENA (Middle East North Africa)

The Saudi Sport Company - SSC Extra 1 

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CEST – LIVE

Sunday 07 May 2023  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CEST - LIVE

26min Behind-the-Gate Magazine Partners:
 

AMERICA 

Direct TV                     Latin America                          Thursday after each MXGP 8:30pm 

AFRICA 
Africa                           AXP                                          During the week after the event

EUROPE 

Albania                        GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Austria                        GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Baltics                          TV3 Sport Open                      Thursday after each MXGP

Belgium                       SPORT TEN                              tba 

Bosnia                         GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Croatia                        GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Finland                        MTV                                        During the week after the event

Hungary                      GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Kosovo                        GP1                                        Thursday after each event at 20:15

Montenegro                GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Northern Macedonia  GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Portugal                      SPORT TV                                Tuesday after the event         

Romania                      Look Sport                               Wednesday after each event

Serbia                          GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Slovenia                      Sport TV                                  Tuesday after the event 

INDIA and Subcontinent (Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives)
 

VIACOM 18                                                                        TBC

WORLDWIDE

Worldwide                  Motorvision                             During the week after the event

Worldwide                  Redbull TV                               Race Craft and Vlog 

Worldwide                  MXGP-TV.com                         Wednesday after the event                     

Worldwide                  MXGPTV Youtube Channel      2 weeks after the event

MXGP of Spain  LIVE MXGP-TV Timetable

TIMETABLE
 

SATURDAY: 09:15 WMX Free Practice, 09:40 EMX250 Free Practice, 10:10 MXE Time Practice, 10:30 MX2 Free Practice, 11:00 MXGP Free Practice, 11:55 WMX Qualifying practice, 12:30 EMX250 Qualifying practice, 13:10 MXE Race 1, 13:45 MX2 Time Practice, 14:20 MXGP Time Practice, 15:05 WMX Race 1, 15:45 EMX250 Race 1, 16:35 MX2 RAM Qualifying Race, 17:20 MXGP RAM Qualifying Race.

SUNDAY: 09:40 EMX250 Race 2, 10:25 MX2 Warm-up, 10:45 MXGP Warm-up, 11:05 MXE Race 2, 11:55 WMX Race 2, 13:15 MX2 Race 1, 14:15 MXGP Race 1, 16:10 MX2 Race 2, 17:10 MXGP Race 2.

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 5 May 2023 – Infront Moto Racing is glad to announce that tickets are now available for the Monster Energy MXGP of Flanders that will take place on the 22^nd and 23^rd of July!

The circuit of Lommel is set to host the 13^th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship. This will be the nineteenth time in its history that the sand track of Lommel will welcome a MXGP event.

In 2022, we saw Brian Bogers win his first GP of his career ahead of Calvin Vlaanderen and Glenn Coldenhoff. In MX2, Jago Geerts won his home GP in front of and Kay de Wolf and Tom Vialle.

This season, MXGP and MX2 will be joined in Flanders by the EMX125 presented by FMF Racing as well as the EMX Open class.

Don’t miss the chance to come and support the fastest riders of the planet in Lommel and see who will clinch the victory!  

Come and enjoy a thrilling racing weekend in Lommel and get your Tickets Here

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Infront Moto Racing is glad to announce that tickets are now available for the MXGP of The Netherlands that will take place on the 19^th and 20^th of August!

The circuit of Arnhem will be hosting the MXGP of The Netherland for the 16^th round of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship. This will be the first time that MXGP goes to Arnhem. It promises to be be an amazing new experience for all riders and teams. The track will be new to everyone which will be a great opportunity to display a thrilling show and write new motocross history.

The last MXGP of The Netherlands was in 2021 where Tim Gajser clinched the MXGP ahead of Antonio Cairoli and Romain Febvre while in MX2, it was Jago Geerts in front of Jed Beaton and Kay de Wolf. 

This season, along with the MXGP and MX2 classes fans will also be able to watch the WMX and EMX250 categories.

On top of that, purchasing Online Tickets gives you a code to be used on MXGP-TV.com to watch a GP LIVE for Free, plus the Replay of the MXGP of The Netherlands. This offer ONLY counts for Online Tickets.

Don’t wait any longer to watch the best MXGP riders on the planet and get your tickets Right Here

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 3 May 2023 - The FIM Motocross World Championship is coming to Spain for the sixth Grand Prix of the 2023 season. The circuit of intu-Xanadú Arroyomolinos will be hosting the MXGP of Spain on the 6^th and 7^th May.

Near the capital Madrid, the circuit have seen many exciting races over the past four years. Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Maxime Renaux, won consecutively in MX2 in 2021 and MXGP in 2022. The other riders who managed to win in MXGP on this circuit were home hero Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado in 2020 and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings in 2021 which might give them an edge over their rivals for what could be a very important Grand Prix for the Championship. There will be few changes made to the central sectors of the circuit of intu-Xanadù Arroyomolinos which will make it even more competitive.

The MXGP of Spain will also host the 4^th round of the EMX250 and 3^rd round of WMX with Hutten Metaal Yamaha Racing Team’s Andrea Bonacorsi still solid leader in EMX250 and young talent Lotte Van Drunen leading the Women’s Motocross Championship. Winner of the first WMX round in Sardinia, the Spanish rider RFME GasGas WMX Team’s Daniela Guillen is tied for second in the Championship and will be riding at home in front of her fans. It will also be the first round of the European Junior e-Motocross Series which will see young riders competing on the same circuit of the MXGP Champions. 

The MXGP of Spain marked the 9^th stop of the season in 2022 and it was Maxime Renaux who won his first Grand Prix in the MXGP class and showed his speed and control in Spain as he won the GP with a perfect 1-1.

In 2023, Jorge Prado arrives at his home Grand Prix as leader of the Championship and having made the podium in every GPs so far in the season. The consistency shown by Prado has been incredible given the number of challengers who have the potential to get podiums on every outing. Having won in Spain in 2020, Prado looks determined to win on home soil once again, and this time to consolidate his Red Plate. As a race winner in Portugal, the Spanish rider keeps his 50% race win for the 2023 campaign.

Just behind in the Championship standings is Jeffrey Herlings who comes in Spain on the back of his 101th GP win in Portugal. The ‘bullet’ is getting faster round after round. He set the fastest time in the last two Grand Prix which shows his positive dynamic at the moment. He is also the only rider of the pack with 2 GP wins. With his starts improving, he is becoming even more of a threat and is 17 points adrift off Prado. On top of all that, Herlings could break Stefan Everts’ ultimate record if he wins and get him to 102 GP wins.

Kawasaki Racing Team’s Romain Febvre who moved up to third in the Championship is showing that we can count on him this season and he has been battling at the top over nearly all races. The Kawasaki rider got a second podium of the season in Portugal making it two in the last three GPs which shows the dynamic he is on. Febvre looks comfortable with riding and showed the competitor in him as he frequently battles with Prado and Herlings. He still misses that GP win this season but he is making sure to do everything to get there.

The 2-time Grand Prix winner in Spain, Maxime Renaux is fourth in the standing and lost his second place to Herlings and Febvre after Portugal. Renaux did not have the results expected as he went 13-11 for 11^th overall in Portugal and had to retire in the RAM Qualifying Race on the Saturday. This was a round to forget but the Frenchman could use one of his favourite circuits this weekend to bounce back and put pressure on Prado and Herlings. 

Another rider who will be riding on home soil is Team HRC’s Ruben Fernandez who got a very good 4th overall in Portugal and stays consistent this season. He also won the RAM Qualifying Race in Agueda last week in incredible fashion as he passed Herlings along the way. He collected 10 important points for the Championship and demonstrated that he can keep winning race after his win in Argentina. Being at home this weekend and getting the support from the amazing public in Spain will definitely help him.

Team Gebben Van Venroy Yamaha Racing’s Calvin Vlaanderen, 6^th in the Championship is impressing since the beginning of the season as he rides consistently within the top 10 and competing with the top riders week in week out and confirming his potential. Behind him in the standings is Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Glenn Coldenhoff who got a good result last weekend with a 4-7 for 6^th overall is one rider that has improved over the last couple of GPs to stay more constant. 

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Jeremy Seewer got used to show incredible speed but he also alternated with few lows because of crashes. He showed more positive racing in Portugal with an encouraging 5-4 and 5^th overall for a performance more in-line with his talent. Now 8^th in the Championship the MXGP of Spain could be a great opportunity for the Swiss to collect precious points.

The two Italian riders Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Mattia Guadagnini and SM Action Racing Team Yuasa Battery MXGP’s Alberto Forato are 9^th and 10^th in the Championship. Guadagnini looked like he picked up his rhythm as he has been more regular and quicker recently. With a 6-8 and 8^th overall, the GASGAS rider is on his way up and it will be interesting to see if he can go even higher in Spain. Forato has kept his level as he oscillates around the 10^th place in pretty much all GPs so far and is really reliable. He is gaining a lot of experience that can help him to reach new levels

Ship to Cycle Honda SR Motoblouz’s Valentin Guillod and JM Honda Racing’s Brent Van doninck who are 11^th and 13^th are two riders to watch as they have made amazing moves in Portugal and over the last GPs in general while riding many times within the top 10. They have been consistent and this is key to build on that to catch good points along the way. 

Main Photo: Jorge Prado MXGP of Spain 2022

Bottom Photos: 1.Ruben Fernandez; 2. Jeffrey Herlings

Championship Standings Top 10

1. Jorge Prado (ESP, GAS), 246 points;
2. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 229 p.;
3. Romain Febvre (FRA, KAW), 214 p.;
4. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 202 p.;
5. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, HON), 182 p.;
6. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, YAM), 162 p.;
7. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, YAM), 152 p.;
8. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, YAM), 148 p.;
9. Mattia Guadagnini (ITA, GAS), 139 p.;
10. Alberto Forato (ITA, KTM), 116 p.;

2022 MXGP of Spain - MXGP Top 3:

1. Maxime Renaux
2. Glenn Coldenhoff 
3. Brian Bogers

In MX2 last year, Tom Vialle came out victorious in Spain in front of Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Simon Laengenfelder second and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Jago Geerts third.

Jago Geerts is a man full of confidence as he completed a dominant hat-trick last weekend with a perfect 1-1-1, counting his RAM Qualifying Race win and win his 3^rd GP of the season. He increased his lead in the Championship and is now 36 points ahead. He has been a solid Red Plate holder since the first GP in Argentina and responded very well in front of adversity so far. The MXGP of Spain could be a good opportunity to assert even more his domination in MX2, on a track he has not won yet.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Andrea Adamo is 2^nd in the Championship and missed the podium for few points in Portugal, 4^th overall, with again a strong performance. Adamo is really consistent and quick this season. He was the only rider other than Geerts to lead some laps last weekend showing that he has everything to compete for the Championship win. The MXGP of Spain will be another change for him to get closer to the leader.

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Kay de Wolf and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Thibault Benistant who are 3^rd and 4^th in the Championship have experienced very different races in Portugal. While de Wolf clinched his third podium of the season and kept on his impressive form with a solid 2-2 for 2^nd overall, Benistant was far from his standards in Portugal as he settled for 12-8 for a 10^th overall. He lost precious points for the Championship and is now 59 points behind Geerts.

Simon Laengenfelder is right behind Benistant in the Series and comes in Spain on the back of a good performance and a 5^th overall. However, the German rider is yet to go up on a podium this season even if he was close few times. This is a done thing for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Roan Van de Moosdijk who got his first podium in Portugal, behind his teammates de Wolf for 3rd. The 6th in the championship is on the ascent with strong performances recently. A race win in Switzerland and the podium in Portugal were the rewards he was waiting for. It will be interesting to see if he can now keep his dynamic going. 

Other riders like Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Liam Everts and Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Lucas Coenen, 7^th and 9^th respectively are two riders who had not an easy GP in Portugal with some crash but recovered very well and showed they never give up. L.Coenen got 6^th overall as he displayed a good determination and speed to get good points. Everts will want to bounce back after his 11^th place. 

F&H Kawasaki Racing Team’s Kevin Horgmo is still solid as he got a 9^th overall to get to 9^th in the Championship while Jan Pancar 10^th in the Championship keeps his top 10s record with another 8^th overall after a good 6-10 in Portugal. It will be a special GP for his Spanish teammate, F&H Kawasaki Racing Team’s David Braceras who made his debut MX2 racing last year in Spain while he was competing for the EMX250 Championship. This time he comes to home GP, being a full MX2 rider and will want to take that occasion to score good points with the support of the Spanish crowd. He is 14^th in the Championship and the MXGP of Spain could be a good way to go up in the standings. 

This weekend will be another chance for TEM JP253 KTM Racing Team’s Jan Pancar to continue to impress on his good form as he was 8^th overall in Portugal and keeps on getting top 10s. He is 10^th in the Standings. For Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Sacha Coenen, the MXGP of Portugal was another racing weekend to get back on form as he went 16-15 for 14^th overall. This weekend in Spain gives him a good back to back GP to improve even more. 

The other riders who will compete at home this weekend will be Racestore KTM Racing Team’s Yago Martinez as well as WZ Racing Team’s Oliver Oriol who are 16^th and 15^th respectively in the Championship and will be supported by the home fans. Both will use that added support to try to ride at the top over the weekend. 

Main Photo: MX2 Start Spain 2022

Bottom Photos: 1.David Braceras; 2. Jago Geerts

Championship Standings Top 10

1. Jago Geerts (BEL, YAM), 265 points;
2. Andrea Adamo (ITA, KTM), 229 p.;
3. Kay de Wolf (NED, HUS), 220 p.;
4. Thibault Benistant (FRA, YAM), 206 p.;
5. Simon Laengenfelder (GER, GAS), 201 p.;
6. Roan Van De Moosdijk (NED, HUS), 191 p.;
7. Liam Everts (BEL, KTM), 157 p.;
8. Kevin Horgmo (NOR, KAW), 143 p.;
9. Lucas Coenen (BEL, HUS), 130 p.;
10. Jan Pancar (SLO, KTM), 115 p.;

2022 MXGP of Spain - MX2 Top 3:

1. Tom Vialle
2. Simon Laengenfelder 
3. Jago Geerts

TIMETABLE

SATURDAY: 09:15 WMX Free Practice, 09:40 EMX250 Free Practice, 10:10 MXE Time Practice, 10:30 MX2 Free Practice, 11:00 MXGP Free Practice, 11:55 WMX Qualifying practice, 12:30 EMX250 Qualifying practice, 13:10 MXE Race 1, 13:45 MX2 Time Practice, 14:20 MXGP Time Practice, 15:05 WMX Race 1, 15:45 EMX250 Race 1, 16:35 MX2 RAM Qualifying Race, 17:20 MXGP RAM Qualifying Race.

SUNDAY: 09:40 EMX250 Race 2, 10:25 MX2 Warm-up, 10:45 MXGP Warm-up, 11:05 MXE Race 2, 11:55 WMX Race 2, 13:15 MX2 Race 1, 14:15 MXGP Race 1, 16:10 MX2 Race 2, 17:10 MXGP Race 2.

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 2 May 2023 – The sixth round of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship is coming to Spain and will be held at intu-Xanadù Arroyomolinos on the 6th-7th May!

Checkout the Timetable and Entry Lists for the MXGP of Spain below

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EMX250 ENTRY LIST

It’s time! The MXGP of Portugal in Agueda, hosted the fifth round of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship and the fastest time clocked in MXGP was by the winner of the GP Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings on lap 4 of Race 2 while in MX2, it was also the GP winner Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Jago Geerts who set the fastest lap on lap 3 of Race 2. 

Jeffrey Herlings set the second fastest time in a row after Trentino. Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing's JorgePrado leads with 3 points in front of Herlings 2 points.
In MX2 Jago Geerts is leading the MX2 Acerbis Best Lap with 3 points ahead of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Andrea Adamo and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Thibault Benistant both on 1 point.

Here below you have the details:

MXGP: Jeffrey Herlings on Race 2 Lap 4 with 1:49.092

MX2: Jago Geerts on Race 2 Lap 3 with 01:50.655
 

In order to remind fans of what the competition consists of; at the end of each event, the fastest rider in MXGP and MX2 will obtain a point. The rider with the most points in each class at the conclusion of the Championship will receive a prize from ACERBIS, which will be awarded at the MXGP Awards.

Scroll Down the main page at MXGP.com to see Acerbis Best Lap leaderboard situated directly underneath the FOX Holeshot results grid