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Anstie and Prado Master the Sand in Lommel

LOMMEL (Belgium) 3 August 2019 – Under the Belgian sky and around one of the toughest motocross circuits in the World the MXGP and MX2 riders completed their qualification races kicking off the 14th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship which is taking place in Lommel, Belgium.  

Standing Construct KTM’s Max Anstie took his first qualifying win of the season with a strong performance in the deep, dark sand of Lommel. Continuing his love-affair with the circuit where he had previously won three Grand Prix’s in the MX2 class, the British rider once again proved to be one of the best sand riders in the World. Second behind Anstie was Team HRC’s Tim Gajser and third was Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre while in MX2 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado pulled off yet another start to finish victory in the MX2 qualification heat, finishing ahead of Team HRC’s Calvin Vlaanderen and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle. 

The MXGP of Belgium also hosted the rounds of the European Championships EMX250 and EMX125 presented by FMF Racing that saw today the first of the two races in each category. Today thought it was F&H Racing Kawasaki's Roan van de Moosdijk winning the EMX250 class and points leader Maddii Racing Husqvarna’s Mattia Guadagnini who won the EMX125 presented by FMF Racing Race 1. 

 

Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus led early in the MXGP qualification race from Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre, Team HRC’s Tim Gajser, Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s Gautier Paulin and Team Honda SR’s Jeremy Van Horebeek. Gajser was quickly into second place, and Anstie into fourth place. Febvre crashed on lap one and dropped back to ninth position.

Gajser moved into the first position on lap two while Anstie moved into second both going through Tonus. After three laps the top 5 featured Gajser, Anstie, Tonus, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer, and Van Horebeek in fifth.

Febvre moved up to sixth position on lap four and Standing Construct KTM’s Glenn Coldenhoff and Ivo Monticelli were eight and ninth ahead of RFX KTM’s Shaun Simpson, who was 10th. Anstie closed in on Gajser and he moved into the lead on lap four while Paulin crashed and dropped to 11th.

After six laps Anstie had moved nearly six seconds away from Gajser, with Tonus third, then Seewer and Van Horebeek rounding out the top five. On lap seven Seewer and Tonus both collided, but both riders stayed on their bikes. Seewer made a mistake and crashed while chasing Tonus and dropped back to eight position.

Febvre made a brilliant charge back into third place and Simpson moved into eighth place ahead of Monticelli and Coldenhoff, who rounded out the top ten. Anstie won his first qualifying heat of 2019 from Gajser and Febvre. 

Max Anstie: “It is a great feeling and it’s also amazing for the team, they worked a lot for this. I know it is only Saturday but I got away from Tim (Gajser), I really like this track, it is really rough, I tried to keep some energy for tomorrow. We will get on it.”

MXGP - Qualifying Race Top Ten: 1. Max Anstie (GBR, KTM), 25:58.059; 2. Tim Gajser (SLO, Honda), +0:04.352; 3. Romain Febvre (FRA, Yamaha), +0:25.759; 4. Arnaud Tonus (SUI, Yamaha), +0:27.595; 5. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, Honda), +0:28.311; 6. Arminas Jasikonis (LTU, Husqvarna), +0:28.909; 7. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Yamaha), +0:29.190; 8. Shaun Simpson (GBR, KTM), +0:42.246; 9. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, KTM), +0:49.000; 10. Ivo Monticelli (ITA, KTM), +0:51.402.

     

Main Photo: Max Anstie

Bottom Photos: 1. Tim Gajser; 2. Romain Febvre

 

In the MX2 qualifying race Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado led early from Team HRC’s Calvin Vlaanderen, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle, F&H Racing Kawasaki’s Adam Sterry, F&H Racing Kawasaki’s Henry Jacobi, Monster Energy Kemea Yamaha Official MX2’s Ben Watson, Honda Redmoto Assomotor's Mathys Boisrame, and Cyril Genot. Monster Energy Kemea Yamaha Official MX2’s Jago Geerts was down in a crash as does Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen and found himself was dead last in the opening lap.

After two laps Prado held a three second lead over Vlaanderen while Olsen was up to 14th place. Two laps later and the lead was more than seven seconds, with Olsen managing to regroup into the top ten. Top ten after six laps was Prado, Vlaanderen, Vialle, Watson, Jacobi, Sterry, Geerts, Genot, Boisrame, and Olsen.

The lead of Prado was extended to more than 16 seconds as Vlaanderen held a slight lead over Vialle for second, then Watson, Jacobi, Geerts, Sterry, Genot, Olsen and Boisrame. Geerts was all over Jacobi for fifth place after going down early in the race. Geerts moved into fifth, and then fourth when he passed Watson. 

Jorge Prado won his 10th qualifying race of the 2019 season 26 seconds ahead of Vlaanderen. 

Jorge Prado: “I got the holeshot and I just controlled the whole race, I had some good lines trying to save energy. I’m looking forward for tomorrow!”

MX2 - Qualifying Race Top Ten: 1. Jorge Prado (ESP, KTM), 26:13.692; 2. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, Honda), +0:23.599; 3. Tom Vialle (FRA, KTM), +0:26.974; 4. Jago Geerts (BEL, Yamaha), +0:27.669; 5. Ben Watson (GBR, Yamaha), +0:30.901; 6. Henry Jacobi (GER, Kawasaki), +0:46.510; 7. Adam Sterry (GBR, Kawasaki), +0:59.719; 8. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, Husqvarna), +1:06.268; 9. Cyril Genot (BEL, KTM), +1:10.759; 10. Mathys Boisrame (FRA, Honda), +1:22.820

     

Main photo: Jorge Prado

Bottom Photos: 1. Calvin Vlaanderen; 2. Tom Vialle

 

MXGP of Belgium – QUICK FACTS

Circuit length: 1,880m

Type of ground: sand

Temperature: 24°

Weather conditions: partly cloudy

 

MXGP is available across the board in high definition and is also globally available to view live and in HD on MXGP-TV.com. Click here for the complete list of countries and cooperating MXGP broadcasting networks.

 

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TIMETABLE

Sunday: 09h45 EMX125 Race 2, 10h25 MX2 Warm-Up, 10h45 MXGP Warm-Up, 11h30 EMX250 Race 2, 13h15 MX2 Race 1, 14h15 MXGP Race 1, 16h10 MX2 Race 2, 17h10 MXGP Race 2.

 

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Team Switzerland set for the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations 2019

The qualifying race press conference at the MXGP of Belgium was followed by the first announcement of 2019 Monster Energy FIM MXoN team. Team Switzerland was official presented in the media center in Lommel where Team Manager Daniel Zollinger, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jeremy Seewer and Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha’s Arnaud Tonus gathered on stage together with Mike Gweder and Loris Freidig.

Daniel Zollinger presented the Swiss line up which is going to compete in Assen, The Netherlands on September the 29th. Jeremy Seewer is going to lead the team in MXGP class, Arnaud Tonus will ride the Open class while Valentin Guillod who unfortunately could not join the presentation will represent Swizterland in MX2 class. The Swiss Federation also called 2 young talents to be reserve riders to represent Switzerland: Mike Gweder and Loris Freidig.  

All riders expressed their excitement to be part of the team Switzerland having great expectations for the event. Watch HERE the full Press Conference. 

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Launch of the ANSWER 2020 Collection by BIHR

ANSWER’s all new 2020 collection was officially launched today at the MXGP of Belgium in Lommel. Bihr and Answer teamed up to present the all new range to the media at the Bihr hospitality area located in the MXGP paddock. Selected Answer dealers were invited to get introduced to all of the novelties during the weekend and the Answer team riders Cairoli and Prado were in attendance there to spend some time with the guests and international and national media onsite. 

As of tomorrow, Sunday 4th August th all of the fans are welcomed at the Bihr/Answer hospitality to get their first glimpse of the product line including the complete new Arkon platorm! 

     

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MOTOCROSS GP OF BELGIUM - FRIDAY - MIX

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MXGP MAG #72 IS ONLINE!

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 2 August 2019- Youthstream is proud to announce that MXGP Mag issue number seventy two is online. The newest issue of MXGP Mag features Standing Construct KTM as team of the month and goes through the best racing happened in Indonesia and Czech Republic, including the updated ranking of the FOX Holeshot competition. 

Issue #72 includes a special feature on Memotocross and his creator Gilles Lecoq, as well as a very interesting article on the meaning of the numbers of some MXGP and MX2 riders. In this issue readers will also be able to travel back in time to learn more about Eric Geboer’s 1983 Suzuki RA83, as well as the achievements of former World Champion David Philippaerts.  

Click here to read the seventy two issue of MXGP Mag.

Those 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 LIVE from Lommel!

LOMMEL (Belgium) 2 August 2019 – The 14th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship is in Lommel, one of the most technical and challenging tracks of the 2019 calendar which every year test the MXGP and MX2 riders. 

The 2019 Edition of the Belgian GP will receive worldwide coverage from MXGP TV partners and in addition Belgian broadcasters VRT, RTBF and RTV are onsite to air a special coverage on the MXGP event. 

Check the guide below to find out how to watch the MXGP of Belgium this weekend: 

 

USA - CANADA

CBS Sports Network

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 2 – 10:00 am ET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 2 – 11:00 am ET – Live

 

EUROPE

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 2 – 19:30 CET – Delayed

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 2 – 20:00 CET – Delayed

 

BALTICS (Estonia – Latvia - Lithuania)

TV Play Sports + 

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – Live

 

BELGIUM

PLAY SPORTS 1

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – Live

 

VRT 

Sunday 04 August – 20 mn Highlights – 18:00 CET

 

BULGARIA

BNT

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – Live

 

FRANCE

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 2 – 21:30 CET – Delayed

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 2 – 22:00 CET – Delayed

 

AUTOMOTO LA CHAINE  

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 1 – 15:00 CET – Delayed

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – Live

 

LA CHAINE L’EQUIPE  

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 2 – 19:00 CET – Delayed

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 2 – 20:00 CET – Delayed

 

ITALY

RAI SPORT+ HD

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – Live

 

RAI SPORT WEB

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Live streaming

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – Live streaming

 

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 2 – 19:30 CET – Delayed

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 2 – 20:00 CET – Delayed

 

NETHERLANDS

NOS

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – Live streaming

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Live streaming

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – Live streaming 

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – Live streaming

 

PORTUGAL

Sport TV 5

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 1 – 12:00 GMT – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 1 – 13:00 GMT – Live

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 2 – 15:00 GMT – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 2 – 16:00 GMT – Live

 

SLOVENIA 

Sport TV1

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – Live

 

ASIA

FOX SPORTS 3 SEA (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia)

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 1 – 19:00 HKT – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 1 – 20:00 HKT – Live

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 2 – 22:00 HKT – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 2 – 23:00 HKT – Live

 

FOX SPORTS INDONESIA 

Monday 05 August– MX2 Race 1 – 11:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 05 August – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 05 August – MX2 Race 2 – 13:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 05 August – MXGP Race 2 – 14:00 HKT – Delayed

 

FOX SPORTS SEA (Hong Kong – Macau – Thailand)

Monday 05 August– MX2 Race 1 – 11:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 05 August – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 05 August – MX2 Race 2 – 13:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 05 August – MXGP Race 2 – 14:00 HKT – Delayed

 

FOX SPORTS 2 SEA (Cambodia, Indonesia, Macau, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Hong Kong,  Thailand, Vietnam)

Monday 05 August– MX2 Race 1 – 11:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 05 August – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 05 August – MX2 Race 2 – 13:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 05 August – MXGP Race 2 – 14:00 HKT – Delayed

 

FOX SPORTS Malaysia

Monday 05 August– MX2 Race 1 – 11:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 05 August – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 05 August – MX2 Race 2 – 13:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 05 August – MXGP Race 2 – 14:00 HKT – Delayed

 

FOX SPORTS  Singapore

Monday 05 August– MX2 Race 1 – 11:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 05 August – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 05 August – MX2 Race 2 – 13:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 05 August – MXGP Race 2 – 14:00 HKT – Delayed

 

CHINA

Star Sports China 

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 1 – 19:00 HKT – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 1 – 20:00 HKT – Live

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 2 – 22:00 HKT – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 2 – 23:00 HKT – Live

 

BRAZIL 

Bandsports

Sunday 04 August – MX2 Race 2 – 10:00 am ET – Live

Sunday 04 August – MXGP Race 2 – 11:00 am ET – Live

 

And don’t forget the 14th episode of the exclusive series ‘Behind the Gate’ is going to be online on Tuesday 6th August on MXGP-TV.com as well as broadcasted by the partners listed below: 

 

USA – Canada: Motortrend // MAV TV 

Europe: Motorsport TV – Motortrend 

Croatia: Kreator TV 

Finland: MTV 

France: Automoto la Chaine 

Italy: Automototv 

Portugal: Sport TV 

Netherland: RTL 

Slovenia: Sport TV 

Spain: Movistar 

Latin America: FOX Sports

Brazil: Bandsports

Caribbean: Flow Sports 

Asia: FOX Sports 

Africa: Sport connect

 

The premiere classes of MXGP and MX2 will be joined by the European Championships EMX250 and EMX125 presented by FMF Racing and all the racing will be live on MXGP-TV.com! Be sure to tune in to MXGP-TV.com and watch the best of the MXGP, MX2, and the two EMX classes all live from Lommel. 

 

MXGP of Belgium LIVE MXGP-TV program

 

 

Local Time/CET

 

Start

Finish

Saturday

   

Studio Show

10:15

10:45

EMX125 Race 1

13:50

14:30

EMX250 Race 1

16:00

16:40

MX2 Qualifying

16:45

17:25

MXGP Qualifying

17:30

18:10

Sunday

   

EMX125 Race 2

09:40

10:30

EMX250 Race 2

11:25

12:15

MX2 Race 1

13:00

14:00

MXGP Race 1

14:00

15:00

MX2 race 2

16:00

17:00

MXGP Race 2

17:00

18:00

 

 

All the Photos from the MXGP of Belgium will be available HERE

 

TIMETABLE 

Saturday: 07h45 EMX125 Group 1 Free Practice, 08h10 EMX125 Group 2 Free Practice, 08h35 EMX250 Group 1 FreePractice, 09h00 EMX250 Group 2 Free Practice, 09h0 EMX125 Group 1 Qualifying race, 10h20 EMX125 Group 2 Qualifying race; 11h00 EMX250 Group 1 Qualifying race; 11h40 EMX250 Group 2 Qualifying race; 12h30 MX2 Free Practice, 13h00 MXGP Free Practice, 13h55 EMX125 Race 1, 14h0 MX2 Time Practice, 15h15 MXGP Time Practice, 16h05 EMX250 Race 1, 16h55 MX2 Qualifying Race, 17h40 MXGP Qualifying Race.

Sunday: 09h45 EMX125 Race 2, 10h25 MX2 Warm-Up, 10h45 MXGP Warm-Up, 11h30 EMX250 Race 2, 13h15 MX2 Race 1, 14h15 MXGP Race 1, 16h10 MX2 Race 2, 17h10 MXGP Race 2.

 

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MXGP and MX2 Battle in Lommel

LOMMEL (Belgium) 31 July 2019 – The round 14 of the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship will head to the MXGP of Belgium, set on the legendary sand circuit of Lommel this coming weekend. For many riders this is a home Grand Prix as most of the leading MXGP and MX2 competitors live in the surroundings of Lommel.

MXGP and MX2 will be joined by the EMX250 and EMX125 presented by FMF Racing classes. In theEMX250 it might beHonda Redmoto Assomotor’s Stephen Rubini who is leading the championship points, but it is F&H Racing Kawasaki of Roan van de Moosdijk who is starting to move closer to the Frenchman in the series points with some solid performances. Team Maddii Racing Husqvarna’s Alberto Forato sits between them in second position, but anything can and probably will happen in Lommel to change the championship picture.

Maddii Racing Husqvarna’s Mattia Guadagnini is the man in the EMX125 presented by FMF Racing and he just came off winning the Junior World Championship a few weeks ago. He will want to make sure the EMX250 red plate remains in his property after Lommel. Tom Guyon is a close second in the championship points and will be looking to close down the 13-point lead of Guadagnini this weekend, and INI KTM Junior Pro Team’s Mike Gwerder is third in the championship and will also be looking to remain a top three guy after the weekend.

 

Team HRC’s Tim Gajser might not have won the Grand Prix last weekend in Loket, Czech Republic, but he still goes into Lommel with a handy 177-point lead over second placed man Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Jeremy Seewer and with just five rounds remaining in this year’s championship, the former MX2 and MXGP champion will be looking at adding a third title to his trophy cabinet and to make his first Belgian GP win in Lommel. 

Last weekend it was Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Romain Febvre, who took the GP victory, his first in three years, and the Frenchman can’t wait to get to the deep sand of Lommel to continue what has been a nice past month. 

Like his fellow countryman Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s Gautier Paulin is third in the championship, he knows how demanding the Lommel circuit is but being one of the best sand riders in the World he wishes to line up to keep his momentum. Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP teammate Arnaud Tonus struggled with sickness last weekend in Loket, but he slowly recovered, you can be sure he will want to return to the podium, where he has spent many weekends in the past two months.

Shaun Simpson from RFX KTM team was back in Loket after a month stop due to a metacarpal injury has also won at Lommel in 2015 and like Paulin and Febvre, he might have already an eye on the Monster Energy FIM MXoN as possible selected rider. 

Teammates Max Anstie and Glenn Coldenhoff, from Standing Construct KTM team are both sand specialists, and Anstie is a former winner at Lommel in the MX2 class for 2 years in a row. Both riders could show stunning performances in Lommel. 

Monster Energy Kawasaki racing’s Tommy Searle made his debut in the team in Loket showing great speed even if he had some ups and downs during the weekend, surely he’ll feel more comfortable racing in Lommel. 

Other riders to watch out this weekend are Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass and Arminas Jasikonis, who both perform well in the sand, and a series points haul by the Latvian and Lithuanian is expected next weekend and Belgian Honda SR Motoblouz' Jeremy Van Horebeek had a consistent weekend in Loket, reaching the 5thplace. 

 

2018 MXGP of Belgium MXGP Podium

1. Jeffrey Herlings

2. Antonio Cairoli

3. Max Anstie

MXGP - World Championship Top Ten:1. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 582 points; 2. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, YAM), 405 p.; 3. Gautier Paulin (FRA, YAM), 379 p.; 4. Arnaud Tonus (SUI, YAM), 373 p.; 5. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 358 p.; 6. Arminas Jasikonis (LTU, HUS), 327 p.; 7. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, KTM), 309 p.; 8. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, HON), 300 p.; 9. Pauls Jonass (LAT, HUS), 297 p.; 10. Romain Febvre (FRA, YAM), 293 p.

     

Main Photo: MXGP Start - MXGP of Belgium 2018

Bottom Photos: 1. Tim Gajser; 2. Jeremy Van Horebeek

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado has been unstoppable as he’s closing in on his second MX2 World championship. 12th victory of the season last weekend in the Czech Republic, and a 90-point lead over second placed Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team’s Thomas Kjer Olsen makes it logical that he goes into Lommel with big confidence and a great chance of extending his lead even more. Prado won in Lommel in 2017 and 2018

For Monster Energy Kemea Yamaha Official MX2’s Jago Geerts his home race will bring a lot of family, friends and pressure. How the Belgian rider responds to that pressure could be the difference from a podium, or disappointment.

Team HRC’s Calvin Vlaanderen looked good last weekend in Loket, and only an opening race crash stopped him from being a podium finisher. His speed is very good at the moment, and he doesn’t mind a little sand riding either, so expect him to be amongst the major points next weekend.

F&H Kawasaki Racing’s Henry Jacobi finished second last weekend and returned to good form as he’s been waiting for that podium for quite a while while Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle who was involved in that first race crash with Vlaanderen struggled in Loket and he will want to come back strong in the deep sand and remain in contention for a top five finish in the championship points.

2018 MXGP of Belgium MX2 Podium

  1. Jorge Prado 
  2. Thomas Covington
  3. Thomas Kjer Olsen

MX2 - World Championship Top Ten:1. Jorge Prado (ESP, KTM), 594 points; 2. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, HUS), 504 p.; 3. Jago Geerts (BEL, YAM), 391 p.; 4. Tom Vialle (FRA, KTM), 380 p.; 5. Henry Jacobi (GER, KAW), 377 p.; 6. Adam Sterry (GBR, KAW), 279 p.; 7. Jed Beaton (AUS, HUS), 250 p.; 8. Ben Watson (GBR, YAM), 246 p.; 9. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 242 p.; 10. Mitchell Evans (AUS, HON), 228 p.

     

Main Photo: MX2 Start - MXGP of Belgium 2018

Bottom Photos: 1. Jorge Prado; 2. Thomas Olsen

 

All the Photos from the MXGP of Belgium will be available HERE

 

TIMETABLE 

Saturday: 07h45 EMX125 Group 1 Free Practice, 08h10 EMX125 Group 2 Free Practice, 08h35 EMX250 Group 1 FreePractice, 09h00 EMX250 Group 2 Free Practice, 09h0 EMX125 Group 1 Qualifying race, 10h20 EMX125 Group 2 Qualifying race; 11h00 EMX250 Group 1 Qualifying race; 11h40 EMX250 Group 2 Qualifying race; 12h30 MX2 Free Practice, 13h00 MXGP Free Practice, 13h55 EMX125 Race 1, 14h0 MX2 Time Practice, 15h15 MXGP Time Practice, 16h05 EMX250 Race 1, 16h55 MX2 Qualifying Race, 17h40 MXGP Qualifying Race.

Sunday: 09h45 EMX125 Race 2, 10h25 MX2 Warm-Up, 10h45 MXGP Warm-Up, 11h30 EMX250 Race 2, 13h15 MX2 Race 1, 14h15 MXGP Race 1, 16h10 MX2 Race 2, 17h10 MXGP Race 2.

 

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Timetable & Entry Lists - MXGP of Belgium

Timetable & Entry Lists for the MXGP of Belgium, 14th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, whis is taking place this weekend in Lommel are online and available for download here below: 

TIMETABLE

MXGP Entry List

MX2 Entry List

EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing Entry List

EMX250 Entry List

 

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Romain Febvre & Jorge Prado set the Tag Heuer Best Laps in Loket

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 each and every round of the MXGP season, the rider that sets the best lap time 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 season in MXGP and MX2 classes, and has the most points, will be awarded.

At the MXGP of Czech Republic taking place in Loket it was Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre who set the TAG HEUER best lap in MXGP and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado who did it in MX2.

Here below you have the details: 

MXGP: Romain Febvre at Race 2 Lap 6 with 1:48:176

MX2: Jorge Prado at Race 1 Lap 5 with 1:48:656

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

 

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FOX Holeshot Films – MXGP of Czech Republic

MXGP is happy to keep running the FOX Holeshot competition trough the 19 rounds of the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship season together with MXGP Partner FOX. 

The way it works is that 1 point is awarded per MXGP or MX2 championship race. The first rider who cross the white line painted on the ground at the exit of the first corner will be given a point. At the end of the season, the 2 riders – one per category - with the most FOX Holeshot points will win a mega prize. 

At the MXGP of Czech Republic, which took place on July the 28th in Loket Monster Energy Factory Racing’s Jeremy Seewer took the FOX Holeshot in both race as in MX2 Class did Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado.

Watch the FOX Holeshots Films HERE below. 

MXGP FOX Holeshot Film

MX2 FOX Holeshot Film

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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