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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 23 September 2020 – With a week of rest, the FIM Motocross World Championship gears up for another Italian triple-header, though this time in Mantova with the MXGP of Lombardia, the MXGP of Città di Mantova and the MXGP of Europe.

Mantova, located in the north of Italy is a modern take on a sand circuit, featuring a series of man-made jumps, while the sand sits atop a hard base, which makes this track different to other sand circuits. 

This weekend will be the 11^th time that the FIM Motocross World Championship will visit this venue, with the first time being back in 1991 when American Trampas Parker won in the 250cc class. Since then a list of victors at the Mantova circuit include the likes of Marnicq Bervoets (1996), Mickael Pichon (2000), Marc de Reuver (2008) and more recent winners like Antonio Cairoli, Romain Febvre, Tim Gajser and Jorge Prado.

Last season, the MXGP of Lombardia was the prefect weekend for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing as Antonio Cairoli and Jorge Prado both took double race wins and the overall victories in MXGP and MX2 – so it will be interesting to see if we will see any new faces added to the winners list in Mantova.

This time around though the FIM Motocross World Championship riders will also be joined by the Women’s Motocross World Championship, as well as the EMX250 riders, who will be looking for their own success during the Italian trio of races.

In the EMX250 class all eyes will be on Hutten Metaal Yamaha Racing’s Thibault Benistant who is the guy to beat as he leads the championship by 38 points over Husqvarna Junior Racing Maddii rider Mattia Guadagnini and Isak Gifting who has recently joined the Diga Procross GasGas Factory Juniors squad.

It will be interesting to see if Guadagnini will be able to repeat his success in Mantova from last season, as he took two race wins to grab the overall. Though from what we saw in Latvia a month ago, Benistant will not make that easy for him and for sure we will have a great challenge for the top spot on our hands.

Meanwhile the MXGP of Lombardia will also welcome back round three of the WMX Championship, as the world’s fastest ladies will make their return to racing on the world stage for the first time since March. As it stands, Courtney Duncan continues to lead the way, with Larissa Papenmeier second and Kiara Fontanesi in close third.

The championship is extremely close between the ladies so it will be crucial for each one of them to get some solid results and claim those all-important championship points.

Now with the red plate in hand and a possibility of a 10^th world title in sight, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli will be more determined than ever to carry on with those solid rides that we witnessed in Faenza and add a few more points and possibly wins to his name.

Last season he was victorious at the MXGP of Lombardia with two race wins, though it is not the first time he has won a GP there, having won previously in 2007 and 2010 back in his MX2 days. Now all eyes will be on the Italian to do the same once more and give his home fans something to cheer about on the side-lines.

Though of course there will be immense pressure from the rest of the field, and in particular Jeremy Seewer of Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing who has been in incredible form recently. He took his first race win in MXGP during the MXGP of Città di Faenza and will no doubt be keen to do the same this time around in Mantova, as he chases his first MXGP overall victory.

Fellow Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing pilot Gautier Paulin is another rider to look out for around the Mantova circuit as he will be looking to add another podium there following his third-place finish during the MXGP of Lombardia last season.

Then there’s Romain Febvre of the Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team who will be more motivated than ever to repeat his success at the Italian circuit in 2015, and challenge for those top positions, as he has done so during the past several GP’s, in order to get back on the podium. The Frenchman looked strong in Faenza, though his riding in Latvia also showed that he is a strong competitor in the sand, so for him it will be the case of getting the start and staying out of trouble.

Tim Gajser of Team HRC will also be another strong contender for the podium and race wins this weekend, having previously been successful in Mantova back in 2016 when he took the overall with two race wins.

In Faenza, Gajser made a good recovery following at tough time in Latvia when the season restarted. Though now with a fresh outlook and focus on enjoying the racing, this could be a turning point for Gajser and could see him back on top once again as he defends his MXGP title.

Let’s not forget a rider who has been really impressive recently, that is Red Bull KTM Racing’s Jorge Prado. Despite being the rookie of the class, Prado has really proved himself as a real threat recently, as his MXGP race win as well as first GP victory during the triple-header in Faenza speaks for itself. Then there’s his incredible starts, which have been a key to putting the young Spaniard in front and battling with the likes of Herlings, Cairoli and Seewer during the last few GP’s.

Additionally, Prado has been victorious in Mantova previously, having won two races and the overall in MX2 during the MXGP of Lombardia last year, so it will be good to see what the 19-year-old can bring to the table this time around.

Additionally, Gebben Van Venrooy Yamaha Racing’s Alessandro Lupino will be looking to continue with his momentum from the MXGP of Emilia Romagna, where he finished the races in 7^th and 10^th for 9^th overall, making it one of his best results to date.

Other riders to look out for are Glenn Coldenhoff of Standing Construct GasGas MXGP and Arminas Jasikonis of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing who are two other riders that could make things interesting. Both strong riders in the sand, the pair have proven that they can win races and run with the leaders in Latvia, though for Jasikonis especially, it’s just a case of getting out of the gate.

Samuele Bernardini of Ghidinelli racing s.s.d s.r.l., Michele Cervellin from SDMCORSE-YAMAHA and Nicholas Lapucci rider for KTM Beddini MX2, will be looking to impress their home fans as they aim for top results.

As always though, there are too many names to name when it comes to picking a winner, as the MXGP class is truly stacked this season, so at this point it’s a matter of who can get the start and keep it on two wheels – gone are the days when the category was dominated by a single rider.

MXGP of Lombardia 2019 – MXGP Top 3:

1.Antonio Cairoli

2.Pauls Jonass

3.Gautier Paulin

MXGP - World Championship Classification: 1. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 285 points; 2. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 278 p.; 3. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 263 p.; 4. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, YAM), 255 p.; 5. Jorge Prado (ESP, KTM), 237 p.; 6. Arminas Jasikonis (LTU, HUS), 233 p.; 7. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, GAS), 233 p.; 8. Romain Febvre (FRA, KAW), 203 p.; 9. Gautier Paulin (FRA, YAM), 201 p.; 10. Clement Desalle (BEL, KAW), 194 p.

Main Photo: MX2 Start Mantova 2019

Bottom Photos: 1. Antonio Cairoli; 2. Tim Gajser

In MX2, the championship chase continues as Tom Vialle from the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing squad continues to lead the way with a 21-point advantage over Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jago Geerts. The last several GP’s have been a mixture for the two as both have wrestled with their own sets of struggles, though despite that both have reliably battled at the front.

Vialle has been consistently on the podium, while for Geerts things have been a little tougher, especially during the MXGP of Città di Faenza as he missed out on a spot due to a string of crashes in the second MX2 race. Though despite that he managed to pick things up for the next round and keep the championship gap in control.  

There is no doubt that during the MXGP of Lombardia we will see Vialle and Geerts go at it again for race wins and the podium, though things will be made tougher for the two as they come under pressure from the likes of Maxime Renaux of Yamaha SM Action MC Migliori J1 Racing. Renaux has been pushing lately and during the GP’s in Faenza showed just how much he wanted that win. With his first race and GP victory under his belt, there is no doubt that the Frenchman will enter this next round with a big confidence boost, though it will be interesting to see if the change of terrain will affect his performance.

Then there’s F&H Kawasaki Racing’s Roan Van de Moosdijk and Mathys Boisrame who have been consistently challenging at the top end of the field recently. Though the trio of races a couple of weeks ago in Faenza may have not headed in the direction that the team hoped, the awesome string of podiums in Latvia are still fresh on our minds and is a reminder of what the pair can do on a good day and in the sand. Let’s not forget that they have Marc de Reuver, a former GP winner in Mantova, as their trainer, so there is no doubt that he will have some extra tips for the riders that will no doubt see them battle at the top end of the field once again.

But of course, they are not the only two team-mates that are worth keeping an eye out for, as Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen and Jed Beaton have been on the rise recently, as they made their comeback to the podium at the previous two rounds of the series.

This season both Beaton and Olsen have struggled to put together two solid results in the races, while Olsen has had the additional string of injuries to deal with. Though it looks like this could be all behind them as the pair get back to where they belong. Both are strong in the sand, and Olsen also finished second overall during the MXGP of Lombardia in 2019, so it would be good to see them back at the front once again.

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Ben Watson is currently sixth in the championship standings and despite some bad luck in the form of crashes and technical issues, the Brit has still shown a glimpse of what he is capable as he battled in the top 5 on several occasions. Now as we return to sand, it will be good to see if Watson can get back on top from and put together a consistent result that will see him edge closer to the podium once again.

Other riders that will be looking to impress in Italy are the local heroes Morgan Lesiardo of steelsdrjack, Alberto Forato of Husqvarna Junior Racing Maddii and Joakin Furbetta from KTM Beddini MX and Fillipo Zonta of Maggiora Park Racing Team.

MXGP of Lombardia 2019 – MX2 Top 3:

1.Jorge Prado

2.Thomas Kjer Olsen

3.Davy Pootjes

MX2 - World Championship Classification: 1. Tom Vialle (FRA, KTM), 354 points; 2. Jago Geerts (BEL, YAM), 333 p.; 3. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 259 p.; 4. Jed Beaton (AUS, HUS), 247 p.; 5. Roan Van De Moosdijk (NED, KAW), 210 p.; 6. Ben Watson (GBR, YAM), 191 p.; 7. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, HUS), 188 p.; 8. Mathys Boisrame (FRA, KAW), 182 p.; 9. Conrad Mewse (GBR, KTM), 162 p.; 10. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, YAM), 156 p.

Photos: 1. Tom Vialle: 2. Jago Geerts

Don’t forget you can catch all the action LIVE from Mantova with MXGP’s very own streaming service MXGP-TV.com which will show all the EMX, WMX, MX2 and MXGP races LIVE throughout the weekend! Get your MXGP-TV pass HERE!

OR you can enjoy the races in person as MXGP is excited to welcome back fans to the circuit of Mantova for the MXGP of Lombardia. Get your tickets HERE!

TIMETABLE (Local Timing CET/GMT+2)

SATURDAY: 09:00 WMX Free Practice, 09:30 EMX250 Group 1 Free Practice, 10:00 EMX250 Group 2 Free Practice, 10:35 WMX Qualifying Practice, 11:10 EMX250 Group 1 Qualifying Practice, 11:45 EMX250 Group 2 Qualifying Practice, 13:00 WMX Race 1, 13:50 EMX250 Race 1, 15:00 WMX Race 2, 15:55 EMX250 Race 2.

SUNDAY: 09:15 MX2 Free/Time Practice, 10:15 MXGP Free/Time Practice, 12:05 MX2 Race 1, 13:05 MXGP Race 1, 15:00 MX2 Race 2, 16:00 MXGP Race 2.

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The FIM Motocross World Championship is back after a week break and it's now heading to Mantova for the second Italian triple header. 

Here below you can downlaod the timetable as well as the official entry lists of the fiirst event, the MXGP of Lombardia, in PDF format. 

While grand old Italian circuits like Imola, Gallarate, Maggiora and Arsago Seprio take us back to the 1960s, 70s and 80s, the circuit on Mantova, which will host this weekend’s first of three triple headers is very much one of the most important Italian facilities in recent years.

Back in 1991 Mantova held its very first Grand Prix, when American racer Trampas Parker won the Italian 250cc Grand Prix on his way to first 250 championship and his second World title (he also won a 125cc championship), and while the circuit hadn’t been used much in the 1990s, it has been a regular stop in the last 15 or so years.

Mantova is also a circuit where both MXGP contenders Antonio Cairoli and Tim Gajser have had success and Cairoli is without question the most successful rider in the circuits GP history, and it all started 13 years ago in the MX2 class.

Cairoli took his first ever victory at the Mantova circuit in 2007, going 1-1 in the MX2 class, on his way to his second World championship. He also won at Mantova in 2008 with a 4-1 performance, and again in the MX1 class in 2010 with 2-1 scores. He took his fourth and final victory at Mantova last year going 1-1 as he battled Gajser for the MXGP championship. No doubt, riding at home in front of his beloved Italian fans always gives the legend a little more motivation.

“It is always very nice to be back in Italy,” Cairoli said last year. “The race itself went perfectly and we knew the start would be important, especially on a track that was so rutted. It was completely different to what it was in qualification. It is very early to look at the points standings, so my focus is to stay in front as long as possible and try not to make a mistake.”

Mantova though has always been a mixed bag for the Slovenian, with victories, bone crunching crashes and everything in between. The HRC rider went 3-2 at Mantova in 2015 finishing second behind British rider Max Anstie in the MX2 class, then won his first GP at Mantova in 2016, going 1-1. Gajser, but since, he has had two poor results at Mantova, breaking his jaw in a pre-season race in 2018, and finishing with 10-6 results in the GP last year as he sat and watched Cairoli dominate. Surprisingly once Mantova was done in 2019, Tim Gajser made his charge, winning a handful of Grand Prix’s in a row and claiming his third World title in the process.

So what the 2020 version of Mantova brings is of course unknown, but you can nearly be sure, both Cairoli and Gajser will be involved at the pointy end of the results and who knows, this beautiful little circuit on the edge of the city of Mantova might add another piece of its own drama, just as Kegums and Faenza did with their triple headers.

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 17 September 2020 – Infront Moto Racing regrets to inform that the MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina, originally due to take place in November the 21^st and 22^nd, has now been postponed to 2021.

Despite the hard work and efforts carried out by Infront Moto Racing, the FIM and the local organiser, Más Eventos, to put on another fantastic event in Argentina, due to the difficult sanitary conditions as a result of COVID-19, as well as the current travel restrictions, this year’s event is unable to take place.

As a result, the sixth edition of the MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina will instead be celebrated in 2021, with Infront Moto Racing and Más Eventos already working closely together to put on an even better event next season. Additionally, they have agreed to extend the duration of their contract to 2022, which means Villa la Angostura, Neuquen is guaranteed on the FIM Motocross World Championship racing calendar for the next two seasons!

Every year the MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina is one of the most anticipated events for the whole paddock, not only for its beautiful scenery surrounding the circuit but also for the supportive fans and the epic racing that we always get. The FIM Motocross World Championship looks forward to returning there next year.

Those who have purchased their tickets for this season’s event will be able to either use the tickets to attend the 2021 edition or ask for reimbursement through Ticketek: http://www.ticketek.com.ar/customerservice/.

Click HERE to download the updated MXGP calendar in PDF format

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 17 September 2020 – Infront Moto Racing & Milestone are proud to announce MXGP 2020, new release of the beloved series of the official FIM Motocross World Championship, available from December 10^thon PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One and Windows PC®/STEAM.

With MXGP 2020 you can fully experience the excitement of the current MXGP season, competing with 68 riders from both MXGP and MX2 categories on the 19 circuits of the 2020 season. Starting as a rookie, players can choose their path to glory: joining an official team or creating their own.

Besides the Track Editor is back with some great features added in. Thanks to the new Heightmaps feature, players can replicate the real MX tracks configurations, often built on hills and mountains, adding realism and all the challenges that real riders face during races. There will be 4 different terrain types that players can choose and customize - Plain, Quarry, Vineyard and Forest - to create the track of their dream. All new tracks created can be shared online with friends.

To enjoy free-roam riding, alone or with friends*, in MXGP 2020 returns one of the most beloved features, the Playground. Players can test their riding skills in the new setting inspired to Norwegian fjords terrains, and this year they can also free ride together with other 3 friends (feature available after Day 1). And to create more fun in the Playground, the beloved Waypoint mode returns, now allowing races up to 4 players.

MXGP 2020 Multiplayer Mode will be boosted with Dedicated Servers for a lag-free gameplay experience, and Race Director Mode* to create amazing Online tournaments, deciding starting positions, assigning penalties or choosing the cameras to focus on.

Last but not least, MXGP 2020 make feel every rider unique, with more than 10.000 items, all officially licensed from more than 110 brands of the Motocross world. Not only cosmetic customizations: bike performances can be also improved with real life replica of different bike parts.

MXGP 2020 will be available from December 10^thon PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC®/STEAM.

Click HERE to watch the MXGP Videogame Teaser

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Marnicq Bervoets the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing MX2 Team manager has seen it all before. As a Grand Prix racer himself the Belgian battled the likes of Stefan Everts and Joel Smets, and while he didn’t get himself a world title, his name belongs amongst the best GP riders to ever live.

Multiple runner-up positions behind Everts and Smets made sure his name was often in the history books and his Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations performances are near legendary with a handful of race wins and also team victories with Team Belgium.

As a team manager he still experiences days of celebration, defeat and frustration and the triple header in at Faenza gave him a little of everything. The opening round on the old school circuit didn’t see a GP win, but it did see his rider Jago Geerts move closer to series leader Tom Vialle, of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team, while Ben Watson struggled badly on occasions, he did show signs of what he is capable of.

“Geerts did what he had to do: get a good result on this difficult and tricky track,” Bervoets said. “Jago took two great starts, which helped him a lot. He rode a very smart race, without taking too many risks. Second place overall and five points closer on Vialle in the championship classification; job well done. Watson had a really tough day. Two crashes in the first lap of the first race, with a broken lever as a result, ruined his day completely. In race two he had difficulties to find a good rhythm. He started in ninth place and finished in the same position.”

Round two in Faenza wasn’t as kind for the team as Geerts crashed and Watson couldn’t get the starts and also hit the deck on occasions. For Bervoets it was frustrating to see his riders not show their complete potential.

“This is a very tricky track. You can ride 30 perfect laps but can get thrown off the bike on lap 31. This circuit is really brutal. You have to be careful all the time. Geerts raced pretty well in the first race. Watson missed his started completely but showed his potential in his catch-up race. An impressive performance on this kind of track. The second race was a disaster for us with both riders crashing, while riding in second and fourth position. We lost some valuable points today, but the championship is far from over.”

Fortunately, the final round in Faenza last weekend brought a smile to the team managers face as Geerts rode brilliantly and nearly won the Grand Prix, while Watson crashed, he did show good speed and was more consistent.

“I’m pretty satisfied with the performances of our riders. Geerts is second overall with the same points as Vialle. A good result on a track that suited Vialle better. Also, a good result after his crash on Wednesday. Watson was also riding strong. A pity about his crash in the second race, because he was putting pressure on Vialle. Now we are looking forward to Mantova.”

And now onto Mantova, where Geerts will try and contain the Frenchman and get a little closer to his dream of becoming Belgium’s first World champion in more than a decade. With Bervoets by his side, the experience is there and no doubt the white sand of Mantova will help his cause.

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 15 September 2020 – The 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship continues with the second Italian triple-header in Mantova, with the MXGP of Lombardia, MXGP of Città di Mantova and MXGP of Europe, taking place on the 26^th-27^th September, 29^th-30^th September and 3^rd-4^th of October and Infront Moto Racing is pleased to present the online tickets shops for the three events. 

Last season the MXGP of Lombardia saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli and Jorge Prado victorious in MXGP and MX2, with both riders take double race wins to secure the overall victory!

The first time that Mantova hosted the FIM Motocross World Championship was back in 1991, as Parker Trampas took the overall victory in the 250cc class. Other winners at the circuit include Mickael Pichon (2000), Marc de Reuver (2008) Marvin Musquin (2010) Tim Gajser (2016) and Antonio Cairoli (2008, 2010, 2019) just to name a few.

In 2020, we return to the sand track for more MXGP action, featuring the MXGP, MX2, as well as WMX and EMX250 (Lombardia and Città di Mantova) and EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing (Europe).

MXGP local hero Antonio Cairoli of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will be looking to edge closer to that title number 10 and extend his championship lead over Team HRC’s Tim Gajser, as the two battle for maximum points in the races. Though with a field stacked full of championship contenders this won’t be easy as the likes of Jorge Prado and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jeremy Seewer will want their share of victorious moments! Meanwhile in MX2 Tom Vialle and Jago Geerts will no doubt be challenging for wins, as just 21 points separate the two, though they’ll also need to fend off the likes of Maxime Renaux, Jed Beaton and Roan Van de Moosdijk.

Both Championships are close, and the racing is bound to be even closer, so don’t miss the opportunity to witness some of the best racing of the year and make sure you are there during the GP’s in Mantova!

Get your tickets for the MXGP of Lombardia HERE: https://lombardia.motocross-tickets.com/en/9571-mxgp-of-lombardia/

Get your tickets for the MXGP of Città di Mantova HERE: https://lombardia.motocross-tickets.com/en/53518-mxgp-of-citt---di-mantova/

Get your tickets for the MXGP of Europe HERE: https://lombardia.motocross-tickets.com/en/53528-mxgp-of-europe/

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MXGP is super excited to continue with the FOX Holeshot competition, that is running throughout the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship season, together with MXGP partner FOX.

The way the competition works is; 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!

At the MXGP of Emilia Romagna, the FOX Holeshot’s were once again dominated by the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado and Tom Vialle. In MXGP Prado continued to prove that he is a superstar of starts as he led both races as the pack reached the first corner. Then in MX2, Vialle did the same, getting two great starts to lead the way.

As it stands, Prado leads the Fox Holeshot Award standings with 7 points and has a 3-point advantage to Standing Construct GasGas MXGP’s Ivo Monticelli who is second. Meanwhile, Vialle has a nice 8-point lead in MX2, as Jago Geerts of Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing sits second with 3 points.

Watch the FOX Holeshot Films from the MXGP of Emilia Romagna below.  

MXGP FOX Holeshot Film

MX2 FOX Holeshot Film

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 14 September 2020 – Infront Moto Racing is excited to announce that Pirelli will continue as an official tyre supplier of the FIM Motocross World Championship until the end of the 2023 MXGP season!

For the next three seasons, Pirelli will continue to be present at all the MXGP circuits around the world, with the same determination and passion as when they started, offering an outstanding product and services to the riders. Along with their tyre service truck, the brand will also receive visibility around the tracks on the race calendar, in the form of various advertising boards and a worldwide visibility.

The Italian tyre manufacturer has been a part of the FIM Motocross World Championship for decades, winning a total of 72 World Titles over the years with Antonio Cairoli, Jeffrey Herlings, Jorge Prado, Tim Gajser and other legends including Stefan Everts, André Malherbe, Eric Geboers, Jöel Smets and David Thorpe, just to name a few.

The two main choices of tyres in MXGP is the Pirelli Scorpion MX32 Mid Soft and the Scorpion MX Soft, with many of the top riders and teams in MXGP and MX2 choosing to put their trust in the product to aim for top results. Across the FIM Motocross World Championship classes a total of around 40 riders all use Pirelli, including top teams such as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Team HRC, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing MXGP and MX2, Gebben Van Venrooy Yamaha Racing, SM Action MC Migliori J1 Racing, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna MX2, F&H Kawasaki Racing and Diga Procross GasGas Factory Juniors, just to name a few.

Just to give an idea of what it takes to support the fastest riders in the world, an average a total of 450 tyres and roughly 250 mousses are used per GP, in order to give the riders, the best grip out on track while they battle for top positions.

During the MXGP of Emilia Romagna, Pirelli riders Antonio Cairoli and Tom Vialle were victorious in MXGP and MX2, once again reaching top results and putting Pirelli on the top step of the podium! Cairoli rode two solid races to take his 91^st Grand Prix victory, while Vialle took an incredible race win in MX2 race two, to secure his second consecutive victory on the hard-pack circuit. Additionally Pirelli dominated the MXGP Podium as Team HRC's Tim Gajser and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Jorge Prado finished second and third respectively. 

Learn more about the brand and the technical aspects of producing a championship winning tyre in our Tech Talk episode with Pirelli with Pirelli Global Racing Manager for the off-road platform, Luca Barbetti, hosted by Paul Malin and Lisa Leyland. Check it out HERE!

Main Photo: Antonio Cairoli

Bottom Photos: 1. Tom Vialle; 2. MXGP of Emilia Romagna MXGP Podium

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 14 September 2020 - TAG Heuer has been the official timekeeper of the FIM Motocross World Championship since 2014 and together with MXGP are running the fastest lap competition across each season.

The way it works is; at every round of the MXGP season, the rider that sets the best lap time of the day in each class, MXGP and MX2, will receive 1 point in the TAG Heuer competition. The rider that has set the fastest lap at the most rounds throughout the year in both classes, and has the most points, will be award with the special prize!

At the MXGP of Emilia Romagna, we saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jeremy Seewer clock the best lap of the day in MXGP, setting a 1.55:105 in race one, lap 4. Meanwhile in MX2, the fastest lap came from Conrad Mewse of the Hitachi KTM fuelled by Milwaukee squad who put in a lap time of 1.56:396 in race one, lap 5.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings and Tom Vialle continue to lead the competition, on three points each.

Find the details below:

MXGP:  Jeremy Seewer 1.55:105 Race 1 Lap 4

MX2: Conrad Mewse 1.56:396 Race 1 Lap 5

Check out MXGP.com home page for the Top 3 TAG Heuer Best Lap competition’s rankings.