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Yamaha celebrates the success of an incredible 2022 Motocross season, in which the Japanese brand won the Manufacturer’s World Championship in all three FIM Motocross World Championship classes, MXGP, MX2 and WMX.  

Thanks to the excellence of the YZ450F and YZ250F, both production and Factory versions of the bike, and the skill and determination of riders Jeremy Seewer, Maxime Renaux, Glenn Coldenhoff, Jago Geerts, Thibault Benistant, Calvin Vlaanderen, Nancy van de Ven and Lynn Valk, all of whom stood on the top step of the podium this year, Yamaha dominated the 2022 FIM Manufacturer’s World Championships. 

In 2022, the premier class was spearheaded by the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team with its riders Seewer, Renaux and Coldenhoff, and strengthened by Gebben van Venrooy Yamaha Supported team’s Vlaanderen. Between the four MXGP stars, Yamaha celebrated 16 race wins, 24 podium finishes and six Grand Prix victories on its way to celebrating the MXGP Manufacturer’s World Championship title for the first time since 2015.  

In MX2, Yamaha successfully defended the crown for a third consecutive season thanks to the efforts of Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Geerts and Benistant, who celebrated a combined total of 16 race wins and 22 podium finishes, culminating in seven Grand Prix victories. The achievement marks Yamaha's fifth Manufacturer's crown since the class was reinvented as MX2 in 2004, taking its first two titles in 2005 and 2007.

Proving the dominance of the YZ250F across the board and adding to a memorable off-road campaign for those dressed in blue, Yamaha also won its seventh WMX Manufacturer’s title with Van de Ven, Valk and Larissa Papenmeier awarded the top-three championship medals.

Throughout the five rounds of the FIM Women’s World Championship in 2022, Van de Ven won three races and mounted the podium four times on the way to her first-ever world title. She was joined on the podium by Dutch compatriot Valk, who scored three race victories and two Grands Prix to end the season as the silver medalist. 

Increasing Yamaha’s presence and adding to its success in WMX, Yamaha Germany’s Papenmeier collected one piece of podium silverware and secured her fifth championship bronze medal, making it a “blue-wash” of the top-three positions for Yamaha.

Alexandre Kowalski, Yamaha Motor Europe Off-Road Racing Manger:

“We have enjoyed an incredible season this year in all classes. To win the Manufacturer’s World Championship in all three FIM Motocross World Championship classes is proof of our efforts and our strength as a manufacturer competing at such a high level. I believe this year was Yamaha’s best in MXGP in terms of race wins and podiums across the board, and it is something we are very proud of. We have a strong strategy for success, evidenced by the podiums we celebrated with all our riders in all classes. I would like to congratulate Nancy van de Ven on the world title in WMX and Lynn Valk and Larissa Papenmeier on their fantastic seasons. To have Yamaha riders on all three steps of the podium in any of the championships is always something special, so congratulations to them. And also to both of our Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams. MXGP was brilliant with all of our riders, Jeremy Seewer, Maxime Renaux and Glenn Coldenhoff showing they have what it takes to win, along with the incredible race wins we celebrated with Gebben Van Venrooy’s Calvin Vlaanderen. At the same time, MX2 produced one of the most memorable seasons in history, with the title fight between Jago Geerts taking the title fight right down to the wire and with Thibault Benistant celebrating his first Grand Prix win. Although we won the manufacturer’s crown in all classes, it was not without some ups and downs, but we always pushed forward and focused on the positives. This is something that I, and Yamaha, are very proud of, and it excites us for the future.”

Already a formidable force in the EMX250 series – and with valuable experience in the competitive cauldron of MX2 -  the 19 year old from Guardamar del Segura near Alicante, steps up to the highly experienced F&H Kawasaki team for the coming season.
Braceras will have the latest KX250 under him across a highly structured winter training regime in his native Spain, Sardinia and at selected tracks and varying track surfaces across northern Europe making ready for a full-on assault for podium honours in 2023.
 
David Braceras: 

“Signing with F&H Kawasaki is like a dream come true! Making the step to MX2 World Championship in an Official Kawasaki MX2 team is a big opportunity and I will make the most of it. I already tested the bike in Holland and it’s a rocket, for sure I need some time to get used to the handling characteristics, but we have enough time for that this winter. The team is super professional, they take care of all little details to make the difference. I really want to start the preseason together with the team and Marc de Reuver and prepare myself 100% to make my rookie year an unforgettable year together with F&H and Kawasaki”. 

Nathalie Fase, Team Manager: 

“We are very happy with the signing of David!  A talented young man that we will be getting this winter ready for the big work in the MX2 GP class. We are confident that he can give us some nice surprises in his rookie year and will do everything to make our first year together a success.  His training and testing phase starts this week and we can't wait for the rest of the winter. The first tests looked good and we are looking forward to go for it with Kawasaki!” 

Photo Credits: Kawasaki Racing

REDBUD (United States) 28 September 2022 – This year’s individual class winners in the MXGP, MX2 and Open categories received a special watch from legendary Ricky Johnson to commemorate their achievements at the 75^th Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in Redbud.

These brand new prizes, created and customised by Rockwell Watches, are something Ricky Johnson has been thinking for a while to award the best rider of each MXoN category with something special they could keep for the rest of his life. 

The winners, Team France’s Maxime Renaux (MXGP), Team USA’s Justin Cooper (MX2) and Team Australia’s Jett Lawrence (Open) were presented with the unique time pieces by Ricky Johnson himself during the post-race press conference after the final chequered flag of the day.

Photo - from left to right: Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo, Justin Cooper, Maxime Renaux, Jett Lawrence, Ricky Johnson

The guys at OTOR magazine have published their take on RedBud with a couple of columns and other pieces plus Ray Archer’s cool photography. 

On-Track Off-Road is a free digital magazine concept that covers MXGP, MotoGP and other significant motorcycle racing events. Have a look at the latest MXoN post right here:

https://ontrackoffroad.com/2022/09/27/september-edition-getting-dirty-getting-it-done-at-redbud-mxon

REDBUD (United States) 25 September 2022 – The opening ceremony which took place on the podium at the 75^th Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations kicked off an incredible event that saw Team USA victorious on home soil!

The local speaker, Tim Cotter invited special guests such as Jeff Stanton and Broc Glover, as well as the organizer Amy Ritchie along with Dave Gowland from Monster Energy, as well as Infront Moto Racing’s CEO David Luongo, FIM President Jorge Viegas, FIM Board Member and AMA President Rob Dingman, Brad Paquette State Representative for Michigan’s 78th District, Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey and Tim Walberg, United States Congressman – as each guest shared their excitement for the event.

The opening ceremony was wrapped up by the American national anthem, which was beautifully sung by Ann Schrader in front of thousands of passionate fans!

All the photos from the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations will be available HERE.

REDBUD (United States) 23 September – Infront Moto Racing is pleased to announce Triumph Motorcycles confirms plans to compete in the prestigious FIM Motocross World Championship in 2024, with a factory supported race programme under an all-new Triumph Racing banner.

This landmark new Triumph Racing Team has been set-up in partnership with Thierry Chizat-Suzzoni, one of the sport’s most experienced and successful team owners, who will field two of Triumph’s all-new 250cc 4-stroke MX bikes in the 2024 MX2 class and will add an entry into the 450cc MXGP class in 2025.

Under the new Triumph Racing banner, which will now cover all of Triumph’s racing-related activities including Moto2 and Supersport racing, the partnership between Triumph and Thierry will encompass his well established and highly successful team structure and facilities. Further under-pinning the ambition and commitment to win central to this new partnership, Triumph is also pleased to announce that his long-standing Team Manager, Vincent Bereni, will continue leading the team with a full crew of highly experienced technical staff all focused on bringing Triumph to the pinnacle of motocross racing performance.

The new long-term partnership between Triumph and Thierry reflects a shared goal and commitment to build depth and success into Triumph Racing’s approach to competition. As a part of Triumph Racing’s portfolio of commitments, Thierry and Vincent’s team will focus on the FIM Motocross World Championship – in MX2 and MXGP, together with development of technology and talent to build Triumph’s future strength in international motocross racing.

Thierry and Vincent’s past racing record speaks for itself – with over 80 MXGP World Championship victories and a huge reputation for technical and preparation excellence. Backed by Triumph’s in-house motocross design engineering department, which is responsible for the concept and development of its all-new MX and Enduro motorcycle range, Triumph Racing is committed to building its resources and performance capability with world-class knowledge and experience.

Triumph Racing is based at Triumph’s Global Headquarters in Hinckley, UK, where the brand’s research, design, engineering development and prototype build are located, and the Motocross World Championship team will be based at Thierry’s race facility near Eindhoven in Holland, where race team personnel, operations and competition development will be housed. Engineering groups at the Triumph factory and the race team are working closely together on continuously enhancing chassis and engine performance through an intensive testing schedule underway in the USA, UK and mainland Europe, building towards the first MX2 Grand Prix of the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship.

Testing of the new Triumph motocross and enduro bikes is well underway and information on the specifications, performance characteristics and components of each model will be released in due course, along with more news on Triumph Racing’s entry into further top-tier Championships and categories.

Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo: “It is a great news! Probably one the most important in recent years. Infront Moto Racing will welcome a new manufacturer in the MX2 and MXGP World Championship. We are talking about one of the most emblematic motorcycle brands in the world. Triumph will join our championship from 2024 with a full program in MX2 and MXGP categories. This is a very important announcement and is a fantastic sign about the interest and the importance of MXGP in the international motorsport scene. During the last 20 years, MXGP has been growing and has established globally. With an average of 19 events per year, it gives the best platform for manufacturers to develop their bikes, components and to advertise them worldwide. From Asia to South America, going through Europe, MXGP is covering all the different markets and is touching most of the off road fans in the world. It is with a great pride and excitement that we welcome Triumph to MXGP and we wish them a lot of success in the years to come and a great competition with the other Factory Teams already present!”

FIM President Jorge Viegas: “Today is a special day for all the Motocross lovers as we can witness a new motorcycle manufacturer announcing that they will join us in 2024! It is a great news. As we all know how close from competition Triumph has always been, but never in Motocross. Also, making this announcement at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations here, in the United States, couldn’t be more appropriate. In the name of the FIM I can only wish all the luck and welcome!”

Triumph CEO Nick Bloor: “Our new partnership with Thierry demonstrates Triumph’s long-term commitment to competing at the highest levels of racing. We share a passion for delivering world-class performance, and the experience Thierry and his team bring will prove invaluable in our ambition to make our mark on a very competitive championship. Our entry into the FIM Motocross World Championship with a Factory supported Triumph Racing team signifies a landmark moment at the beginning of our new top-tier off-road racing campaign”.

Triumph Global Racing Manager Jeremy Appleton: “The launch of Triumph Racing is a pivotal step in our journey to bring Triumph to the pinnacle of racing across an even wider range of disciplines. Building on Triumph’s success as the sole engine supplier to the Moto2 World Championship and our participation in Supersport racing, the move into MX2 and MXGP opens the door on a strategically important new chapter in top-tier off-road racing. We well know the demands of World Championship competition and that is the reason for forming the partnership with Thierry. Together with Vincent, their approach to racing and development of performance is impressive and we are looking forward to building the project together and adding to the success that they have already achieved in the Motocross World Championship”

Triumph Racing Team Owner Thierry Chizat-Suzzoni: “Triumph have made a major commitment to build an MX bike and go racing in the FIM Motocross World Championship. I am happy that my team is going to be the official Triumph Racing Team in MX2 and MXGP. Nick Bloor and the Triumph Board of Directors have made their long-term ambitions for the project very clear and I see a huge amount of passion from everyone at the Factory. I am happy with progress on the bike, it looks great, has speed on the track and Vincent and my staff are working with the engineers at Hinckley on building it into a competitive package for entry into the MX2 Championship in 2024. MXGP continues to grow around the world, I am very happy to be back and looking forward to going racing with Triumph”.

Triumph Global Off-Road Ambassador Ricky Carmichael: “I’m really excited about today’s news. It’s been a long time coming. Since the start of this project with Triumph, I have been amazed at just how hard everyone has been working. It must not go without mentioning, the whole R&D and engineering group that have been a part of the development of the motorcycles have done an absolutely incredible job. From the first stages of the prototypes, I was really taken back at how well the performance was, since then, being in the UK testing the newest developments, I can tell you that it has the capabilities of winning at the highest level and I personally believe the riders, from professional to amateur, across the entire range of off road models, will really like what has been developed!”

Click HERE to Watch the Press Conference

Photo - from left to right: Triumph Global Off-Road Ambassador Ricky Carmichael, Triumph Global Racing Manager Jeremy Appleton, Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo, FIM President Jorge Viegas, Triumph Racing Team Owner Thierry Chizat-Suzzoni, Team Manager Vincent Bereni

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 19 September 2022 – Infront Moto Racing is pleased to share the September edition of MXGP Magazine!

The 109^th edition of the monthly magazine features the 2022 MX2 World Champion Tom Vialle on the cover, as we take a closer look at the Frenchman’s season, while the rest of the magazine includes the monthly Racing Catch-Up from the Bitci MXGP of Turkiye, along with the winners of the Fox Holeshot Award.

This month’s special feature’s take a look at the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship which took place in Finland, as well as the annual MXGP Awards in Turkiye.

You’ll also find the Vintage Bike section, which includes Alessio Chiodi’s 1997 YZ125 while in this month’s Hall of Fame we learn more about the career of Massimo Contini winner of 125 GP’s and third runner-up in 1986!

You can find all this plus more in the 109^th issue of MXGP Mag, which you can download for FREE on the Apple Store or Google Play. Read it HERE!

Users who have already downloaded other issues on their iOS device can automatically download the new issue by opening the News Stand and clicking on the cover of the MXGP Mag. Whereas those readers using an Android device will be able to download the magazine for free thanks to this app: http://bit.ly/IssuuOnAndroid.

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MXGP MAG 109

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 16 September 2022 – Infront Moto Racing is delighted to announce that SEG will become the new organiser of two MXGPs held in Indonesia for the next five years.

The new agreement guarantees two MXGP events in Indonesia every season which is an exciting opportunity for MXGP fans in Indonesia to enjoy the FIM Motocross World Championship on home soil and get a chance to meet their racing heroes.

SEG was already involved in the organisation of this year’s MXGP of Indonesia in Samota-Sumbawa which was a huge success thanks to the incredible track that was specifically built for the event, and greatly enjoyed by the riders as well as the support from the local government and community together with the passionate Motocross fans who came to watch the races.

The targeted destinations for the future Indonesian rounds include the Island of Lombok and the Island of Sumbawa which are two locations very passionate about motorsports!

Infront Moto Racing is delighted to start the cooperation with SEG and look forward to many successful years working together and growing the popularity of motocross in Indonesia.

Infront Moto Racing CEO, David Luongo: “IMR is delighted about this announcement. The last MXGP of Indonesia in Sumbawa has been a fantastic success. The MXGP family has been welcomed in a very unique way with a memorable parade crossing the city and dozens of thousands of Indonesian fans coming to enjoy the racing weekend. The track, surrounded by the sea of Sumbawa, was very spectacular and we are all very excited to come back for the next 5 years for two Grand Prix with the addition of Lombok, next to the MotoGP facilities. I would like to thank SEG and its CEO Muhammad Ihsan Zulkieflimansyah for their strong commitments, the Indonesian authorities, the region of West Nusa Tenggara and IMI for all their support to bring the MXGP to Indonesia and to contribute to its constant growth”.

The controlled condition of the pandemic has certainly strengthened hopes for recovery of the regional economy, especially continuing the various major agendas of developing the priority tourism sector in West Nusa Tenggara. Local event management organisation that is run by youngsters' creative community is becoming the spearhead on reviving culture and tourism. SEG, which is owned and developed by young spirits, has become the official promoter of 2 MXGP series for the next 5 years in Lombok and Sumbawa.

CEO of Samota Enduro Gemilang (SEG), Muhammad Ihsan Zulkieflimansyah: “We all are vary thrilled to have the opportunity to hold the MXGP 2022 in Indonesia, especially in Sumbawa. To bring the MXGP event to Indonesia has been one of our proudest moments. The public enthusiasm is really impressive, as the audience is not only from local, but also from foreign countries and International MXGP enthusiasts. We are really excited for the next MXGP events, as we have been given the trust by Infront to hold the upcoming 2 series of MXGP that will be held in Sumbawa and Lombok. As MXGP in Samota-Sumbawa recently received MXGP Best Media Opportunity, it’s such a big honour for us to receive this award.

We really appreciate the chance and trust that is given to us by the MXGP family. With the success of the event, we are thanking all the partners such as the government, local sectors, and community who support the event. SEG and team will provide the best effort on executing and organising the upcoming events of MXGP Sumbawa and Lombok in 2023”.

About SEG: SEG is an event-execution based company in West Nusa Tenggara. SEG has been appointed as the Official Promoter in Indonesia to execute 2 Series MXGP in Lombok and Sumbawa for the next 5 years.

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Pirelli Conclude the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship season scoring the record number of 79 titles with Tim Gajser, Tom Vialle and Nancy Van de Ven.

The 18th and final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship that took place in Afyonkarahisar has been the best way to conclude the 2022 season for Pirelli in the FIM Motocross World Championship with three titles won in the main classes: MXGP, MX2 and WMX. In the MXGP class Tim Gajser, Slovenian rider of Team HRC, got the title already in Finland while Jeremy Seewer (Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing MXGP) and Jorge Prado (RedBull GasGas Factory Racing) completed the top 3 championship standing all made by Pirelli’s riders. Tim Gajser also won the BitCi MXGP of Turkiye in front of Jeremy Seewer to end the season in the best way possible.

In the hard pack track of Afyon’s Motor Sports Center the riders had the chance to make the most of the SCORPION™ MX32™ Mid Soft front with the SCORPION™ MX32™ Mid Soft rear; those are the tyres, that together with the SCORPION™ Soft rear, has been the most used from Pirelli’s riders and have been the key to achieve those incredible results.

The 2022 MX2 season has been spectacular and the last round in Turkiye saw the triumph of Tom Vialle (RedBull KTM Factory Racing) at the last race of the season that saw him with the title against Jago Geerts (Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing MX2) by only 4 points after a really tight championship. Like in the MXGP class also in MX2 the Championship Top 3 is all made by Pirelli’s riders with Tom Vialle, Jago Geerts and the young German Simon Längenfelder (RedBull GasGas Factory Racing) that impressed everybody during this 2022 season with many good results.

The 2022 has been an incredible year for Pirelli and once again at the last round of the series in Afyonkarahisar the Dutch Nancy Van De Ven (Ceres71 Yamaha Racing) managed to get the WMX World Championship title after a fight with Lynn Valk (JK Yamaha Racing) that went on until the last race of the season. During the BitCi MXGP of Turkiye we also saw the conclusion of the EMX Open Championship where the Spaniard José Butron won the series completing the EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing and the EMX250 titles won also by Pirelli with the two Dutchmen Cas Valk and Rick Elzinga.

Last but not least are the Junior World Championships titles won by Pirelli in August on Vantaa’s track in Finland with Ivano Van Erp winning the 125cc class and Gyan Doensen winning the 85cc class.

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 9 September 2022 - Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle was one part of the intense two-man MX2 title clash this year, alongside his closest rival Jago Geerts of Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing.

During the 18 rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship we were treated to some of the closest racings, with the title showdown coming down to just two points as we entered the final Grand Prix of the season, followed by just one point, as Vialle held the advantage, as the pair lined-up for the final gate drop of 2022.

Race two of MX2 was the perfect climax for the 2022 season, with some very close racing between Vialle and Geerts that ended up with both riders going down, but Vialle was able to get going first and make a run for it from his rival.

In the end a perfect 1-1 score was just what Vialle needed to get his hands on his second MX2 world title and end his season with 10 GP victories, 17 race wins, 15 podiums, 6 pole positions and having led a total of 308 laps compared to Geerts’ 154.

The road to number two!

Vialle’s love for bikes came as a result of watching his father, who was a pro rider and winner of 12 GP’s during his racing career. Plus he competed in various events including Supercross, which inspired the young Frenchman to start riding. And at the age of 5, Vialle got his very own bike, entering his first race around the same year.

In 2018, Vialle entered the EMX250 series where he showed promise from the opening round in Red Sand, Spain. The youngster finished the races second and fourth that time around to claim the second spot on the box. At the following round in Portugal he was not so lucky as he only scored three points, though was able to fight back with a race win in Orlyonok. The following few GP’s the Frenchman struggled with consistency, as he battled well within the top three, to finish some races in second and third, though could not put two consistent heats together for a strong overall. Eventually he finished 8^th in the Championship standings, before being picked up by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for the following season.

Vialle then made his MX2 World Championship debut at the MXGP of Argentina in 2019 as part of the factory KTM squad, alongside Jorge Prado. He had a steady first GP to finish well inside the top 10 with a 7-8 result. At the following GP in Great Britain, Vialle continued to surprise as he got himself onto the podium with a strong 3-4 race result and then followed that up with another podium in Trentino.

The following GPs in Lombardia, Portugal, France, Russia and Latvia saw him struggle, before making a comeback in Germany, Indonesia and Asia with a string of 2^nd overall finishes. The Frenchman also claimed his first overall that season, as a consistent 2-2 handed him the overall in Sweden, while his teammate celebrated his MX2 title.

In the end, Vialle finished the season 4^th in the standings with an overall victory and 7 podiums, which placed him among the favourites for the title in 2020.

Vialle entered the 2020 season with a second overall at the British Grand Prix, before turning things around for the Dutch GP where he took the win and the red plate.

Then we were hit the COVID-19 pandemic, though as things picked back up in Latvia, with what was the first triple-header of the season, Vialle was able to pick up exactly where he left off, to win the first of three GP’s.

Vialle then followed that up with two overall wins in Faenza, as he took his first double race win of the season, during the MXGP of Citta di Faenza. He followed this up with 7 more podiums, which by the end of the season put his tally up to 14.

All season long, Jago Geerts and Vialle traded at who would win the races, along with a couple of other riders who were victorious too, though despite the close battles, Vialle was able to claim the title a round early, during the MXGP of Pietramurata. The day wasn’t easy for the Frenchman who had to start the races from outside the gate, though he was able to get the job done and get that gold plate with a race win in the opening heat. The second race was unlucky for Vialle who had an issue with his bike and could only fight back to 23^rd. Despite missing out on the podium, Vialle didn’t let this dampen his mood, as he picked up his championship-winning plate!

There was no doubt that Vialle entered the 2022 season looking to take back what he had lost in 2021, which was the world title after an injury took him out of the fight following his 1-1 victory at the opening round in Orlyonok. The Frenchman then fractured his right hand and was on track to miss the following round, though he did line-up in Matterley Basin but only completed on lap of free practice. He also did not score any points in Maggiora and did not line-up in Oss before making his comeback in Czech Republic where he finished 11^th overall. By the following Grand Prix, Vialle was 7^th overall, then 4^th overall in Latvia, before winning the Turkish doubleheader and then the MXGP of Sardegna, before finishing second in Germany.

The final leg of the season saw Vialle win in Trentino, then place 9^th at the MXGP of Pietramurata before ending his season with two podium finishes and a DNF in Garda and Lombardia, while the DNF in Città di Mantova cost him the possibility of a silver medal.

In 2022, it took Vialle a couple of GPs to get into the swing of things before he was able to pick up his first GP victory in Argentina and then added two more in Portugal and Trentino before finishing third and second in Latvia and Maggiora. He then bounce back by dominating the next three GP’s in Sardegna, Spain and France before missing the podium in Germany due to a technical issue which also saw him lose the red plate, but again, the Frenchman came back with a win in Indonesia which saw him take back the red plate for the third time.

As the racing came back to Europe, it seemed like Geerts had the upper hand after winning the next three GP’s in Loket, Lommel and Uddevalla. Even Vialle admitted that he was in a tough position following these three GP’s as doubts began to creep in, but the team got him back on his feet and that clearly showed in Finland – which was the biggest turning point of the year!

Vialle won the next two GP’s, bringing the points gap down to just two points as we entered the Bitci MXGP of Turkiye! Vialle won the first race, which gave him the upper hand heading into the second heat, and after a drama filled race, the Frenchman was able to seal the deal and get his second MX2 world title with a 1-1 scorecard!

Tom Vialle about his last GP that decided the World Title: "It was a great one, I mean I didn't get the best start in the second race, but I passed Kay and Thibault and was second behind Jago. I felt good actually and then after two laps, I passed Jago on the start straight. Then Jago was pushing a lot, he passed me two times but I passed him back and then I had a little tip over, and I crashed… When I crashed, I thought, this is it, it’s finished, because we were both so fast, but when I saw that Jago crashed with me, I thought "no way" this is not possible and I managed to get going quickly. It was crazy and I was lucky there a little bit, but that is part of the game. It was a long race eventually; I was watching the clock a lot. I am happy, it was a tough season and to finish like this is so nice”.

Congratulations Tom on your second world title and good luck for the next step in your career!

Quick Facts…

DOB: 28/10/2000

BEST RESULT: 2-time MX2 World Champion (2020,2022)

FIRST GP RACED: 2019, MXGP of Argentina, Neuquen

FIRST GP WIN: 2019, MXGP of Sweden, Uddevalla MX2

TOTAL GP WINS: 24

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