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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 10 October 2024 – Infront Moto Racing is delighted to announce the provisional 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship Calendar, featuring a series of exciting events at some of the world’s most iconic motocross venues. The 2025 season will deliver a total of 20 rounds and will culminate with the prestigious Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations at Ironman Raceway, USA, from October 3rd to 5th.

The 2025 season kicks off with the MXGP of Argentina once again where the world's best riders will test their form but this time at a brand-new venue in Cordoba. As tradition, this event will also host the FIM Latin American Motocross Championship sole round, including the MX1 and MX2 classes.

From there the action heads to Cózar, Spain for the Grand Prix of Castilla La Mancha followed by a highly anticipated return to the historic Saint Jean d'Angely in France for the MXGP of Europe.

Italy will play a pivotal role early on with back-to-back races in Sardegna’s Riola Sardo and the picturesque Pietramurata for the MXGP of Trentino. Continuing the intense competition with Switzerland at Frauenfeld to mark the first triple-header of the season.

Then a yet-to-be-confirmed location in the beginning of May followed by a return to Spain in a location to be announced soon. The adrenaline continues in late May with another trio of races as the championship sweeps through France at the magnificent Ernee, Germany’s staple of Teutschenthal, and then Latvia’s famed Kegums circuit in early June.

Following a brief break, the series shifts to Indonesia for back-to-back events in Sumbawa and Lombok, igniting global excitement as the championship moves beyond European borders. After the summer pause in July, racing resumes with a classic European stretch featuring rounds in the Czech Republic at Loket, Belgium’s demanding Lommel circuit, and the MXGP of Sweden in Uddevalla.

The final leg of the European season wraps up in Arnhem, Netherlands, before the series ventures into its final international phase. Turkiye's Afyonkarahisar will welcome the riders in September, followed by exciting races in Shanghai, China, and, for the first time ever, in Darwin for the MXGP of Australia as the season races toward its thrilling conclusion.

The FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship will feature six rounds in 2025, beginning with the season opener in Sardegna at the Riola Sardo circuit, setting an exciting tone for the competition. From there, the WMX Championship will travel across Europe, with rounds in Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands in Arnhem, followed by the penultimate event in Turkey. The series will culminate in a grand finale at the MXGP of Australia in Darwin, where the WMX, MXGP, and MX2 classes will join together to cap off an unforgettable season. 

In addition, the European Motocross Championship in the EMX250 and EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing classes will feature 11 rounds as support classes for the MXGP Championship. Both series will begin with the second round of the season and the first European event in Cózar, Spain. The EMX125 category will conclude in Uddevalla, while the EMX250 finale will take place in Turkiye. On top of that the final rounds of EMX65 and EMX85 and the unique round of EMX2t will take place in Loket during the MXGP of Czech Republic while the sole round of EMXOpen will run at the MXGP of Flanders at Lommel. 

The FIM Junior Motocross World Championship will take place on the 6th of July at Romagné in France, while the Motocross of European Nations on 21 September will also land in France at the venue of Castelnau de Levis.

Infront Moto Racing’s commitment to creating a dynamic and globally diverse championship remains unwavering, ensuring fans around the world are treated to world-class motocross action. The collaboration with FIM, FIM-Europe, FIM-Latin America, event organizers and teams has been instrumental in crafting this compelling calendar, with more updates to follow as further details are confirmed.
 

Click HERE to download the 2025 Provisional MXGP Calendar

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MATTERLEY BASIN (United Kingdom) 4 October 2024 – In an exciting announcement during the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations at Matterley Basin, Infront Moto Racing is thrilled to announce that the MXGP of Australia will officially take place in Darwin on the 19th, 20th and 21st September 2025. This marks a significant return of the MXGP series to Australian soil after more than two decades.

Fans can now secure their limited-release 3-Day tickets, which are now available for purchase.

This landmark event will be part of the prestigious FIM Motocross World Championship series and will feature top riders from around the globe competing in the MXGP and MX2 classes. The event will also see the inclusion of the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship with Darwin set to become the first city in Australia to host the WMX World Championship.

A Major Milestone for Australian Motorsport

The MXGP of Australia is poised to be a highlight of the motocross calendar, offering a unique opportunity for Australian fans to witness world-class motocross action. Australian riders will have the chance to compete as wildcards across all three world championship classes, racing alongside the fastest riders in the world.

A Partnership of Global and Local Significance

The event is expected to reach a large audience of more than 700 million worldwide, shining a spotlight on the Northern Territory as a premier destination for both tourism and motorsport. The collaboration with the Northern Territory Major Events Company, alongside Motorcycling Australia, underscores the importance of this event on the global stage.

Ticket Information

With the dates of the 19-20-21 September 2025 now set, the three-day passes, which will include a bonus paddock pass upgrade for a limited time, are now available!

Go to the MXGP of Australia’s website to secure your ticket to the Darwin-exclusive Grand Prix

David Luongo, CEO of Infront Moto Racing:" We are very proud and excited to bring the MXGP back to Australia after a wait of more than 20 years. Darwin, with its breathtaking natural surroundings and the new state-of-the-art track at Hidden Valley Motorsports Complex, is the perfect setting for this world-class event. We extend our gratitude to the Northern Territory Major Events Company and the people of Darwin for their dedication in making this event possible. All the top riders in the world are super excited to go back to Australia, as it is one of the biggest markets for motocross and one of the biggest fan bases in the world. We are very, very excited for next September. See you in Australia."

Northern Territory Major Events Company Acting CEO, Trevor Cox: “It is very exciting to have the 2025 dates for MXGP of Australia locked in as the anticipation is building for this exclusive event. Planning for the adrenaline-fuelled spectacle is well underway and it is a real coup for Darwin to be the home of the MXGP round in Australia, for at least the next five years.
MXGP is a globally renowned sporting event and bringing it to the Northern Territory, alongside the Australian debut of the FIM Women’s World Motocross Championship, is a huge achievement that we’re proud to be part of.
We expect thousands of fans from across Australia and a strong international presence, making Darwin the vibrant hub of world motocross. We are ready for the world to come check this out in September 2025.”

Tourism of Northern Territory CEO Suzanna, Bishop: “It is very exciting to announce the 2025 dates for the MXGP of Australia in Darwin and that Limited Edition tickets are now on sale for the event.
To have the best riders from across the globe heading to Darwin is a real coup for the city and sport.  We are ready for the world to come and enjoy the adrenalin ride that is the unique Territory both on and off the track. There is so much to experience with this MXGP Round and everyone one who comes to the Darwin Grand Prix will be blown away by the event and everything that the Northern Territory has to offer from road trips, iconic Uluru, ancient living culture, spectacular waterholes, and a melting pot of culinary experiences.”

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE MXGP OF AUSTRALIA HERE

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 2 October 2024 - Infront Moto Racing is excited to have Acerbis as sponsor of the Best Lap Competition for both the MXGP and MX2 classes for the second consecutive year during the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship.

This season has once again proven to be unforgettable, with both the MXGP and MX2 classes delivering, right to the last races of the season, thrilling battles, incredible overtakes and numerous memorable moments that MXGP fans will cherish for years to come. The Acerbis Best Lap competition highlights the pinnacle of these moments, honoring the fastest riders in each class with well-deserved recognition and reward.

How does the competition work?

At the end of each Grand Prix, the rider with the fastest lap in both MXGP and MX2 earns a point in the Acerbis Best Lap Competition. The rider with the most points in each class by the end of the championship season is awarded a prize from Acerbis at the annual MXGP Awards Ceremony.

In the 2024 season, Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado dominated the MXGP class with 14 Acerbis Best Laps, while Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Lucas Coenen led the MX2 category with 8 Acerbis Best Laps.

Prado’s dominance in MXGP was remarkable, securing 70% of the Acerbis Best Laps throughout the season. The remaining 6 Acerbis Best Laps were claimed by Jeffrey Herlings with four laps, while Tim Gajser took 2 Acerbis Best Laps

In MX2, Lucas Coenen displayed incredible speed, followed by Simon Laengenfelder and Andrea Adamo, each securing 3 Acerbis Best Laps, while Sacha Coenen finished with 2 Acerbis Best Laps.

Prado and L.Coenen were both presented with their Acerbis Best Lap awards during the MXGP Awards ceremony, which was broadcasted globally through live streams on MXGP's Facebook and YouTube channels, as well as www.MXGP-TV.com.

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Get ready for an exhilarating deep dive into the latest episode of Behind the Gate - One Last Dance on MXGP-TV.com!

Behind the Gate EP.19 | One Last Dance it’s the final episode of the 2024 season, so we interviewed all four possible Champions about their chances!

The episode features in-depth analysis of the Oriental Beauty Valley MXGP of China, that was a turning point for both World Championships with Jorge Prado taking the Red Plate off the bike of Tim Gajser, who had a nightmare weekend in Shanghai, and Kay de Wolf racing smartly thinking about his MX2 World Championship.

In the episode you can also find a recap of the incredible weekend in Cozar where, at the MXGP of Castilla La Mancha, Jorge Prado and Kay de Wolf became the 2024 MXGP and MX2 World Champions!

The episode features full race and rider analysis throughout, with Paul Malin, MXGP Commentator, Lisa Leyland, MXGP Presenter, and Ben Rumbold, MXGP Journalist.

Join us as we continue to follow these incredible athletes on their journey to greatness. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes action and exclusive insights on MXGP-TV.com

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 1 October 2024 – Infront Moto Racing is thrilled to continue the Fox Holeshot competition throughout the 2024 season of the FIM Motocross World Championship. The start of a race has increasingly become a pivotal moment, and top riders dedicate more time each year to perfecting this crucial phase of the race weekend.

How does the competition work?

In every MXGP and MX2 Grand Prix, the rider who crosses the white line painted at the exit of the first corner claims the Fox Holeshot and earns one point in the special Holeshot classification. At the end of the season, the rider with the most Fox Holeshot points in both the MXGP and MX2 classes wins a fantastic prize!

This year, Jorge Prado of Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing once again claimed the Fox Holeshot Award in MXGP, securing an incredible fourth consecutive victory in the class. His unparalleled ability to nail fast starts continues to make him the rider to beat in this aspect of the race.

In the 2024 season, Prado secured an impressive 18 Fox Holeshots out of 40 starts, accounting for 45% of the total. Following him were Jeremy Seewer, who came in second with 6 Fox Holeshots, and Tim Gajser, who placed third with 5 Fox Holeshots.

In the MX2 category, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Sacha Coenen clinched the Fox Holeshot Award for the first time in his career. Coenen demonstrated remarkable speed out of the gate, claiming 16 Fox Holeshots during the season, significantly outpacing his competitors. Simon Laengenfelder finished second with 7 Fox Holeshots, while the third spot was shared between Thibault Benistant, Kay de Wolf, Lucas Coenen, and Liam Everts, all of whom secured 3 Fox Holeshots each.

Both Prado and Coenen were presented with their Fox Holeshot Awards during the MXGP Awards ceremony, which was streamed live globally on MXGP's Facebook and YouTube channels, as well as www.MXGP-TV.com
 

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Since many years it is an annual MXGP tradition to present the winners of the FIM Motocross World Championship with a special winning ring to celebrate their world titles! This it was at the annual MXGP Awards ceremony that took place last Sunday in Cozar following the last GP of the season.

This year, Jorge Prado from Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team, Kay de Wolf from Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing together with Lotte Van Drunen from the De Baets MX Team were presented with their rings during the celebratory evening.

These unique jewels are custom made to symbolise victory, each engraved with the year and the names of the Champions to further personalise the ring and make them an exclusive memory for the riders to seal the Championship victory and make them remember that special moment of their career forever.

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Next season a new team will enter the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship; Riley Kawasaki will line up two young riders in the MX2 class with the support of Kawasaki Motor Europe and Kawasaki Benelux.

KME has always supported promising young riders in MX2, and next year the engagement will be intensified. Alongside Mathis Valin, who will race for the factory Kawasaki Racing Team, Kawasaki Motors Europe, Kawasaki Benelux and Riley Racing will support two further young prospects Kay Karssemakers and Tom Guyon, each of whom has been European championship runner-up during their young careers. To enhance the chances of success the team managed by Olaf Haazen has reached agreements with former CLS Kawasaki team manager Jean Jacques Luisetti and respected technician Harry Nolte to develop this new project and prepare for next season.

The team will operate from the Netherlands and has already attracted a number of technical partners including Pro Circuit. Dutch youngster Kay Karssemakers, European EMX250 Championship runner-up in 2023, will enter his second season in the MX2 class, while France's Tom Guyon, who scored several top-ten results during the 2022 campaign, will return to the GPs after exploring new adventures, including racing in the USA, this season.

Olaf Haazen: “I’m very excited about this new project and to have a collaboration with Kawasaki Motors Europe and Kawasaki Benelux for the upcoming two years. I am also delighted that I have signed Tom Guyon and Kay Karssemakers for the 2025 season. To ensure a strong comeback I needed to look for the right people to join my team; I found them in Jean-Jacques Luisetti and Harry Nolte. Jean-Jacques was the owner of the CLS/Monster Energy Kawasaki team which successfully contested the MX2 world championship in the past and he has a lot of experience that will help us a lot at Riley Racing. We will also work with Harry Nolte as technical manager so we have added a wealth of experience to the team. We're not coming to play around; we are coming back to win and that will always be the goal.”

Jean Jacques Luisetti: “Racing has always been in my blood, and we had a successful period with Team CLS for ten years, winning MX2 GPs with Steven Frossard, Tommy Searle, Joel Roelants, Max Anstie, Arnaud Tonus and Dylan Ferrandis and also several MXGP rounds with Christophe Pourcel. I have been involved in new projects in recent years as, together with my son, I re-launched a dealership which became the number one in sales for Kawasaki in Europe, and now I’m back in the paddock alongside Olaf. The goal is of course to be successful in the MX2 World Championship, working with a strong staff and young talented riders as we always did with Team CLS.”

Tom Guyon: “2025 will be my last season in the MX2 class, and to perform and show what I can do my goal was to sign with a professional team, to work with people who trust me and who will help me to reach my goals. I found everything in this project, and as soon as I start talking with Olaf and Jean Jacques I knew that it was the place to be. At the moment I’m still recovering from an injury, I start again training physically a few weeks ago and I will be ready to be back on a Kawasaki beginning of November; the goal will be to have a strong winter preparation, without injuries, to be ready for the first GPs.”

Kay Karssemakers: “For sure really excited to work with new people who have a long and great experience in the sport, and also to work with a new brand. This season was a learning year with some up and down, some injuries but we learn a lot and for sure all these experiences will help me to be stronger in 2025. And it’s really nice that people such as Olaf and Jean Jacques trust me and believe that I can do good in the World Championship.”

Team organization 

- Team owner and manager:  Olaf Haazen

- Advisor and assistant manager: Jean-Jacques Luisetti

- Technical manager: Harry Nolte

- Bike trainer: William Saris

Team base

Head office based in Dubai, United Arab Amirates

Workshop based in the Netherlands