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Infront Moto Racing (IMR) delivers the most popular off road two-wheel motorsport series in the world - the FIM Motocross World Championships (MXGP). It must comply with various regulations targeting the technological improvement of engines as well as the environmental impact and noise of its competitions. With regulations continuously getting stricter, MXGP, together with its partners is also evaluating more sustainable solutions for the future, says IMR CEO David Luongo.

What environmental regulations does MXGP have to comply with?

MXGP is evolving year after year with the regulations, and it is mostly a pioneer with other motorsports as it is used by the industry to develop the bikes and the technology of tomorrow. The manufacturers are always in contact with the regulators in Japan, Europe and USA and they are part of the homologation program. Motocross bikes are not homologated for the roads, which is why there is a bit more regulatory freedom. We are directly involved in the FIM Motocross World Championships and the FIM Europe Motocross Championship. In collaboration with the International Motorcycle Association (FIM) and the Manufacturers Association, we put championship regulations in place that aim to improve the attractivity of the event for the fans. Our regulations concerning the environmental footprint and the noise level have become stricter and stricter in the past years. We are working together to reduce these impacts while at the same time keeping the soul of the sport. As in every technology-oriented sport, our regulations are evolving year after year. For example, in the beginning of 2000, we changed the regulations to adapt the engines of the bikes from two to four strokes which drastically reduced the environmental impact from fuel consumption.

Apart from what you need to comply with, do you take further measures to address social and environmental concerns associated with motocross sport? 

Together with KTM Group, one of the manufacturers that participate in the MXGP World Championship, we launched an electric motocross championship for kids between six- and eight-year-olds two years ago. I believe, this is a great product, and it targets the perfect age group to educate on what might be one of the future options of motorsport. The kids are racing in front of 40,000 spectators on the Grand Prix weekend, which is a fantastic experience for them. For decades, we’ve planted trees in the paddock where we have the possibility and we have applied a very strong and strict management of wasted and used oils and water for the professionals in the paddock. But I would say that this is linked to motorsports for years now. Compared to many other sports, motorsports organisers and promotors are very advanced regarding the management of waste material. 

Where do you see the biggest opportunity to make motocross and motocross events more sustainable?

We would like to replace our generators to battery or more efficient systems once the technology allows. The problem is that we organize Grand Prix in remote places most of the time, where we are far away from big infrastructures. We cannot easily plug our electricity system on green energy. Once the battery systems and related technologies are smaller, easier to transport and more efficient, this will have a big impact on our footprint. We are working also with fuel manufacturers to develop the e-fuel to be ready in the upcoming years. This will have a big impact on our lives as it will decarbonate the fuel, currently the greatest target of the mobility world. Again, all the progress here comes from motorsports and its stakeholders.

Standing Construct Honda MXGP's Pauls Jonass is scheduled for surgery next Thursday after sustaining an injury during Time Practice at the MXGP of France in Villars Sous Ecot.

Jonass returned to the paddock after a crash with a severely swollen thumb. Despite an unsuccessful attempt to ride through the pain on the test track, he withdrew from the French Grand Prix and returned to Belgium to consult a hand specialist.

Following closer assessment on Monday 22nd May, Jonass was diagnosed with a torn ligament and will require surgery. He will have an operation on his right thumb in Herentals, Belgium, on Thursday 25th May, and as a result, will miss his home Grand Prix, the MXGP of Latvia which is set to take place in Kegums on the weekend of June 4th.

This injury marks another unfortunate setback for the talented Latvian, who had been eagerly anticipating his return to racing. An update on his treatment plan and potential return to action will be shared in due course. 

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 24 May 2023 – Infront Moto Racing is excited to announce that the official ticketing of the recently announced MXGP of Italy is out!

The addition of the highly anticipated MXGP of Italy to the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship on the 16^th and 17^th of September will be an epic Grand Prix to come as it will be hosted by one of the most historic motocross venues in the world, Maggiora.

Home to many spectacular races since its first event in 1966, inlcuding three Motocross of Nations, the old-school circuit of Maggiora has a rich motocross history. The public always responds present in Maggiora and the impressive atmosphere is something unique that makes the MXGP of Italy an unmissable event.

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It’s time for Acerbis Best Lap! The MXGP of France was held at Villars sous Ecot for the seventh round of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship and the fastest time clocked in MXGP was by the winner of the GP Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Jeremy Seewer on lap 2 of Race 2 while in MX2, it was the winner of race 2 Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing's Lucas Coenen who set the fastest lap on lap 4 of Race 2. 

Jeremy Seewer set his first fastest lap of the season while Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing's Jorge Prado and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Jeffrey Herlings are both leading with 3 points. 

In MX2, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Jago Geerts is leading the MX2 Acerbis Best Lap with 3 points ahead of Lucas Coenen, Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing's Simon Längenfelder, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Andrea Adamo and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Thibault Benistant all on 1 point.

Here below you have the details of France:

MXGP: Jeremy Seewer on Race 2 Lap 2 with 1:52.304

MX2: Lucas Coenen on Race 2 Lap 4 with 01:51.255
 

In order to remind fans of what the competition consists of; at the end of each event, the fastest rider in MXGP and MX2 will obtain a point. The rider with the most points in each class at the conclusion of the Championship will receive a prize from ACERBIS, which will be awarded at the MXGP Awards.

Scroll Down the main page at MXGP.com to see Acerbis Best Lap leaderboard situated directly underneath the FOX Holeshot results grid

GUADAGNINI UNDERGOES SURGERY IN FRANCE.

Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing's Mattia Guadagnini has undergone surgery on his arm, following a hard crash at the seventh stop of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship in France. Guadagnini suffered a broken humerus in the fall that occurred late in the second moto.

Guadagnini was having a banner year aboard his MC 450F – he showed podium speed on more than one occasion and secured his first trophy of the campaign at the recent Grand Prix of Spain. It was at that race that '101' led his first laps of the season as well, so momentum was on his side as he entered the Grand Prix of France. It was put to good use in the first moto, but his progress was halted in moto two.

All at Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing would like to wish Guadagnini a speedy recovery. The team is committed to supporting him in his recovery and aiding him in his quest to return to the podium.

Davide De Carli (Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager): "It was extremely disappointing to see Mattia in such pain at yesterday's event in France. We were having such a fantastic year with him, as he ticked off many personal bests in the first six rounds. We wish him a speedy recovery and would like to extend thanks to Steven Frossard, who helped with arranging his surgery."

The Best Rider of the Year Sponsored by Athena continued with the seventh round of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship in Villars sous Ecot, France.

Votes are counted at the end of every Grand Prix, with the ‘Best Rider of the GP’ being chosen during each event of 2023. The rider who is voted the most times by our MXGP fans as the best rider, will ultimately receive the final prize and become the ‘Best Rider of the Year Sponsored by Athena’ at the end of the year!

Following the MXGP of France it was Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Jeremy Seewer who won Best Rider of the Grand Prix after winning his first GP of the season. He received 33% of the votes in front of Kawasaki Racing Team’s Romain Febvre who collected 20% of the votes as the Frenchman won his first race of the season on home soil to go 2^nd on the podium. In 3^rd position, it was the 3^rd overall rider in Villars sous Ecot and Red Plate holder, Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing's Jorge Prado with 15% of the votes received.

How to vote:

Every Grand Prix Sunday a dedicated post is shared on MXGP’s official Instagram page under which fans can comment who their favourite rider of the weekend is. This competition is only for MXGP riders and the voting closes at 8pm on Sunday.

The comments are then counted and the rider with the most votes is chosen as the best rider of that GP. 

The Best Rider of the Year Sponsored by Athena competition will conclude at the MXGP of Great Britain where we will officially crown the champions of 2023!

MXGP is delighted to continue the running of the FOX Holeshot competition through the seventh round of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship season together with MXGP Partner FOX.

Villars sous Ecot hosted the MXGP of France and it was Monster Energy Yamaha factory MXGP Team’s Jeremy Seewer who clinched both FOX Holeshot this weekend and getting his 5th and 6th of the season. Seewer took the last 5 FOX Holeshot. The Swiss rider catches up with Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing's Jorge Prado to both lead competition.

In MX2, F&H Kawasaki Racing Team’s Kevin Horgmo and Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Lucas Coenen took the FOX Holeshot in Race 1 and Race 2 respectively.

Red Bull GASGAS Fatcory Racing’s Simon Laengenfelder and Monster Energy Yamaha factory MX2 Team’s Jago Geerts, both lead the competition in MX2 with 3 FOX Holeshots each.

The way it works is that 1 point is awarded per MXGP and MX2 Championship race. The first rider who crosses 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. 

Scroll Down the main page at MXGP.com to Check the FOX Holeshot results grid.