MX2

MANTOVA (Lombardia) 6 November 2021 – MXGP partner Just1 Racing took the occasion, ahead of the penultimate round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Mantova, to present their 2022 collection as they prepare to celebrate their 10-year anniversary.

The all-new 2022 collection features the latest J22 Helmet, the J-Flex, J-Force and J-Essential gear in fresh colourways, as well as matching J-Flex, J-Force and J-HRD gloves. In addition, new designs of goggles and sunglasses also feature in the upcoming launch.

For 2022 Just1 Racing will introduce a brand-new product to their already impressive line-up, which is the JBX-R Boot that will complete the range offered by the brand, meaning that from 2022 riders will be able to rock Just1 gear from head to toe as the Italian based company continues to grow and innovate.

It’s a big weekend for Just1 who are onsite in Mantova for the final two rounds of what has been the most intense championship, with an impressive set-up in the paddock featuring all of their products on display.

Founder and CEO of Just1, Tony Amoriello was present at the press launch in the media centre, as he shared his excitement for the new collection, along with MXGP riders Alessandro Lupino of MRT Racing Team KTM and Jeremy Van Horebeek from Beta SDM Corse MX Team.

Shop all the latest products at www.just1racing.com

MANTOVA (Lombardia) 5 November 2021 – FIM Motocross World Championship continues this weekend with the penultimate round of the 2021 season in Mantova for the MXGP of Lombardia.

Just two Grand Prix’s remain of this epic season as just three points separate Romain Febvre, Tim Gajser and Jeffrey Herlings as the title fight comes to blows at the final two GP’s here in Mantova. What’s more, we’ve also got the final races of the legend Antonio Cairoli as we prepare for a huge sendoff for the 9-time World champion!

Fans in Italy will be able to enjoy MXGP race one LIVE on RAI Sport HD, while race two will be livestreamed on RAI online. The races will be able shown LIVE and delayed on Eurosport 2 on Sunday.

Below you can find a list of TV channels that will air LIVE and delayed action of the MXGP of Lombardia, along with the 26min Behind-the-Gate magazine, available to enjoy on MXGP-TV.com and via our TV magazine partners following the GP, featuring the best moments from the races, exclusive interviews and more!

As always, MXGP fans can follow the races LIVE throughout the two race days, all you need to do is log onto www.MXGP-TV.com this weekend to watch the MXGP, MX2 and EMX2t Presented by FMF Racing action from the comfort of your home.

USA CANADA

CBS Sports Network

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 11:00 pm ET – Delayed

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 00:00 pm ET – Delayed

EUROPE

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – Delayed

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 13:30 CET – Delayed

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 19:30 CET - Delayed

BELGIUM 

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 11:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 15:00 CET - LIVE

VRT

Sunday 7 November 2021 – 20mn highlights

ESTONIA

Go3

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 11:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 15:00 CET - LIVE

FINLAND

MTV Max

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 15:00 CET - LIVE

FRANCE

AUTOMOTO LA CHAINE  

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – Delayed

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 15:00 CET - LIVE

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 22:50 CET – Delayed

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 23:20 CET – Delayed

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 23:50 CET – Delayed

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 24:30 CET - Delayed

ITALY

RAI SPORT HD

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 CET – Live

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 22:30 CET – Delayed

RAI live streaming

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 15:00 CET - LIVE

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – Delayed

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 13:30 CET – Delayed

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 19:30 CET - Delayed

LATVIA

TV3 Sport Open

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 11:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 15:00 CET - LIVE

LITHUANIA

Go3

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 11:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 15:00 CET - LIVE

NETHERLANDS

NOS

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 CET – LIVE Streaming

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 15:00 CET - LIVE Streaming

SLOVENIA 

Sport TV1

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 11:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 15:00 CET - LIVE

SPAIN

TV Galicia

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 15:00 CET - LIVE

BRAZIL

Bandsports

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 7 November 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 15:00 CET - LIVE

26min Behind-the-Gate Magazine Partners:

AMERICA

FOX Latin America      Latin America                          Thursday after each MXGP at 8:30pm

USA                             MAV TV                                   During the week after the event

AFRICA

Africa                           AXP                                          During the week after the event

EUROPE

Albania                        Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Austria                        Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Baltics                          TV3 Sport Open                      Thursday after each MXGP

Bosnia                         Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Croatia                        Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Finland                        MTV                                        During the week after the event

France                         Automoto TV la chaine           During the week after the event

Hungary                      Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Kosovo                        Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Montenegro                Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Northern Macedonia  Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Portugal                      SPORT TV                                Tuesday after the event        

Romania                      Look Sport                               During the week after the event

Serbia                          Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Slovenia                      Sport TV                                  Tuesday after the event

Spain                           Movistar                                  Tuesday after the event

WORLDWIDE

Worldwide                  Motorvision                            During the week after the event

                                    Redbull TV                               MX World and Vlog

MXGP of Lombardia LIVE MXGP-TV Timetable

TIMETABLE

SATURDAY: 08:30 EMX2t Free Practice, 08:55 EMX250 Group 1 Free Practice, 09:20 EMX250 Group 2 Free Practice, 10:10 EMX2t Qualifying Practice, 10:45 EMX250 Group 1 Qualifying Practice, 11:20 EMX250 Group 2 Qualifying Practice, 12:20 EMX2t Race 1, 13:10 EMX250 Race 1, 14:20 EMX2t Race 2, 15:15 EMX250 Race 2.

SUNDAY: 08:15 MX2 Free/Time Practice, 09:15 MXGP Free/Time Practice, 11:15 MX2 Race 1, 12:15 MXGP Race 1, 14:10 MX2 Race 2, 15:10 MXGP Race 2.

LINKS

Infront Moto Racing

FIM

FIM Europe

MXGP of Lombardia

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant will not participate in the final two rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Mantova, Italy, on Sunday 7 and Wednesday 10 November, after sustaining an injury to his left knee.

The decision to withdraw the 19-year-old Frenchman from the final two races of the season was taken by Yamaha in consultation with the team. Benistant will be assessed by a knee specialist in Lyon, France today, Wednesday 4th November. Once the full extent of the injury is understood, a program for his recovery and return to racing will be implemented.

Further updates will be shared on Yamaha Racing’s social media channels when information is available. 


Photo Copyright: Yamaha Racing

PIETRAMURATA (Italy) 3 November 2021 – The 2021 season of the FIM Motocross World Championship is nearing the end, as we enter the final two rounds in Mantova for the MXGP of Lombardia and MXGP of Città di Mantova.

Last weekend, we saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Maxime Renaux secure the crown in MX2 to become this year’s MX2 World Champion, but the second spot is yet to be decided. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle has moved up to the silver medal position after Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jago Geerts was forced to DNF race two at the MXGP of Garda. But the Frenchman is 16 points ahead, which means that Geerts can still challenge for the silver medal during the next two GPs.

Meanwhile in MXGP, things could not get any more tense as the red plate has a new owner and just three points separate Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Romain Febvre, Team HRC’s Tim Gajser and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings. There are still 100 points up for grabs and it will be interesting to see how things will play out.  

Alongside the fierce MX2 and MXGP action we will also see the final round of the EMX2t Presented by FMF Racing as Fantic Factory Maddii Team’s Maximilian Spies will enter the final round looking to wrap up his first EMX title. Last year’s Champion, Brad Anderson of Verde Substance KTM will look to get back in the driving seat and secure his fourth title as he sits just 16 points behind the leader. In addition, we will also see round nine of the EMX250 series, as Fantic Factory Maddii Team’s Nicholas Lapucci will look to put together two solid and mistake-free races to stay ahead of his championship rival, Kevin Horgmo of SM Action Racing Team YUASA Battery.  

The MXGP of Lombardia is bound to deliver some incredible racing as Febvre, Gajser and Herlings will be focused on scoring maximum points, in order to have the best chance of clinching the title this season. This championship fight that we are bearing witness to, is by far one of the exciting ones in the history of the sport and something we have not seen for a while.

And while this championship showdown is going to take centre stage in Mantova, another important moment will be the final races of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli. The second half of the season hasn’t been easy for the 9-time world champion who lost his chance to stay in the fight for what would have been his 10^th title. But with that pressure off his shoulders, we have seen Cairoli back in the game during the last two GP’s.

During the MXGP of Pietramurata, Cairoli secured his second overall of the season and then at the following MXGP of Garda, was once again competitive inside the top five. It will be interesting to see what the Italian can bring for his final races, especially with the huge support he is set to have around the track!

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jeremy Seewer will enter the MXGP of Lombardia off the back of his second career MXGP overall victory. No doubt this will give him a confidence boost, especially as the MXGP of Lombardia last season was when he got his first ever GP win. Seewer has been on form lately after his struggles in the first half of the season. Now back to fitness, the Swiss is just four points behind Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado in the MXGP championship standings, so we could see the Yamaha rider go for fourth, to end his season on a positive note.

Of course, Prado will not look to give it up easily as he continues his struggle with a back injury that he picked up a few rounds ago. Despite the damage, the Spaniard has been able to run well inside the top 10 and even lead some laps.

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Glenn Coldenhoff and Ben Watson will be looking to end their season with a strong result and Mantova could be the perfect place to do that. Coldenhoff secured his second podium of the season at the MXGP of Pietramurata and has previously been on the box in Mantova last year. While Watson has fond memories at the circuit too. He climbed the podium last season in MX2, as well as becoming this year’s overall MXGP winner at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, as he helped Team GB onto the podium once again!

Then there’s also Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen who won the MXGP of Lombardia last season in MX2 and won a race at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations this season in Mantova too. So, this is a track he certainly feels strong on, and it will be nice to see if he could end his MXGP rookie season with a podium. His teammate, Arminas Jasikonis will also make his comeback at the final two races after missing the triple-header in Pietramurata. The reason why Jasikonis took the time off is unknown, but it will be good to see him back behind the gate.

Making a move to MXGP this weekend is Honda 114 Motorsports’ Ruben Fernandez who after a string of podiums in Pietramurata (three consecutive third place finishes) will take on the premiere class in order to gain experience and to see how he matches up with the 450cc guys.

2020 MXGP of Lombardia – MXGP Top 3:

1. Jeremy Seewer

2. Glenn Coldenhoff

3. Jorge Prado

Main Photo: MXGP Start MXGP of Garda 

Bottom Photos: 1. Romain Febvre 2. Antonio Cairoli

MXGP - World Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Romain Febvre (FRA, KAW), 614 points; 2. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 613 p.; 3. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 611 p.; 4. Jorge Prado (ESP, KTM), 502 p.; 5. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, YAM), 498 p.; 6. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 496 p.; 7. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, YAM), 397 p.; 8. Pauls Jonass (LAT, GAS), 391 p.; 9. Alessandro Lupino (ITA, KTM), 287 p.; 10. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, HUS), 284 p.;

With the MX2 title decided, Renaux will enter the MXGP of Lombardia with a lot less pressure on his shoulders. However, this doesn’t mean that he won’t be pushing for the win. The Frenchman is keen on continuing with the strong momentum of the previous round, where he stood on the top step of the podium as he secured the MX2 crown, so there is no doubt that we will see him pushing at the front of the field.

While Vialle was unsuccessful in defending his title this time around, due to injury early on in the season, he has been very competitive since his return. In fact, he has led more laps than any other rider in the category, with the number currently at 255 while Renaux has led 103 and is second in terms of that statistic. Vialle has had a couple of unlucky races which has resulted in DNF’s but he is now second in the championship and will push for a strong end to his season as he begins to focus on 2022.

Geerts still has a chance to get back that silver medal position, but he will need to bounce back after a devastating MXGP of Garda where he could not carry on with race two and thus was unable to take the title chance into the next round. With that no behind him, it will be fascinating to see how he comes back from that.

Meanwhile Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton could be one of the favourites for the podium this weekend. The Australian was second overall during the MXGP of Lombardia last season and he secured that spot with a race win, so this should give him a confidence boost. He is yet to lead any races, as his younger teammate Kay de Wolf has led 15 laps this season, but this could be the weekend we see him at the front.

Then there’s also Rene Hofer and Mattia Guadagnini of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. At the last two rounds, we saw Hofer secure his first race wins in MX2 as well as win his first Grand Prix, while Guadagnini has struggled. It will be interesting to see if Hofer can carry this success into the hard sand track and whether Guadagnini can get back on the box after some successful races in Mantova last season in EMX250. The motivation will be there for sure as the Italian will want to put on his best performance for his home fans as he looks to end his MX2 rookie season in the best way.

2020 MXGP of Lombardia – MX2 Top 3:

1. Thomas Kjer Olsen

2. Jed Beaton

3. Ben Watson

Main Photo: MX2 Start Mantova 2020

Bottom Photos: 1. Maxime Renaux 2. Mattia Guadagnini 

MX2 - World Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 642 points; 2. Tom Vialle (FRA, KTM), 532 p.; 3. Jago Geerts (BEL, YAM), 516 p.; 4. Mattia Guadagnini (ITA, KTM), 487 p.; 5. Jed Beaton (AUS, HUS), 477 p.; 6. Rene Hofer (AUT, KTM), 474 p.; 7. Thibault Benistant (FRA, YAM), 413 p.; 8. Kay de Wolf (NED, HUS), 412 p.; 9. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, HON), 404 p.; 10. Simon Laengenfelder (GER, GAS), 291 p.;

TIMETABLE

SATURDAY: 08:30 EMX2t Free Practice, 08:55 EMX250 Group 1 Free Practice, 09:20 EMX250 Group 2 Free Practice, 10:10 EMX2t Qualifying Practice, 10:45 EMX250 Group 1 Qualifying Practice, 11:20 EMX250 Group 2 Qualifying Practice, 12:20 EMX2t Race 1, 13:10 EMX250 Race 1, 14:20 EMX2t Race 2, 15:15 EMX250 Race 2.

SUNDAY: 08:15 MX2 Free/Time Practice, 09:15 MXGP Free/Time Practice, 11:15 MX2 Race 1, 12:15 MXGP Race 1, 14:10 MX2 Race 2, 15:10 MXGP Race 2.

LINKS

Infront Moto Racing

FIM

FIM Europe

MXGP of Lombardia

The FIM Motocross World Championship continues this weekend with the 17th round of the series taking place in Mantova, Italy.

Timetable and Entry lists for the MXGP of Lombardia are available for download at the links below:

Timetable

MXGP Entry List

MX2 Entry List

EMX2t Presented by FMF Racing Entry List

EMX250 Entry List

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 1 November 2021 – MXGP is thrilled to continue the Fox Holeshot competition, that is running throughout the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship season, together with MXGP partner Fox.

How does the competition work?

During both MXGP and MX2 races, the rider who crosses the white line painted on the ground at the exit of the first corner will be awarded 1 point. At the end of the season, the 2 riders, one per category, with the most Fox Holeshot points will win the mega prize!

The MXGP of Garda continued to keep us guessing as we saw another shake up in the MXGP title chase. Starts were key to achieving top results as Jeremy Seewer of Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing claimed the Fox Holeshot in MXGP race one, as he went on to win the race and eventually the Grand Prix. Meanwhile in the second heat, it was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado who went on to secure his 15^thFox Holeshot of the season.

Meanwhile in MX2, the starts were again dominated by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle as he obtained the Fox Holeshot in both heats, on his way to second overall on the podium.

As it stands, Prado leads the MXGP Fox Holeshot classifications with 15 points, ahead of Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Romain Febvre who has six, while Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings has four points.

In MX2, Vialle dominates the standings with 19 Fox Holeshot’s while Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Maxime Renaux and Mattia Guadagnini of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are tied on three.

The Fox Holeshot competition continues this weekend at the MXGP of Lombardia in Mantova.

MXGP Fox Holeshot Classifications

MX2 Fox Holeshot Classifications

Watch the Fox Holeshot Films from the MXGP of Garda below.