MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 20 February 2023 – Infront Moto Racing is glad to announce that tickets are now available for the MXGP of Sardegna that will take place on the 25th and 26th of March!
The circuit of Riolo Sardo is set to host the second round of the FIM Motocross World Championship. This will be the third time in its history that the Sardinian track will welcome a MXGP event.
In 2022, we saw Calvin Vlaanderen win his first GP of his career in the MXGP class, ahead of Jorge Prado and Glenn Coldenhoff. In MX2, Tom Vialle won the GP in front of Jago Geerts and Thibault Benistant.
This season, MXGP and MX2 will be joined in Sardegna by the FIM Women's Motocross World Championship along with the EMX250 class.
Don’t miss the chance to come and support the fastest riders of the planet in Sardegna and see who will clinch the first MXGP stop in Europe in 2023!
Come and enjoy a thrilling racing weekend and get your tickets Here
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Team HRC has announced defending MXGP World Champion Tim Gajser suffered a leg injury during his pre-season.
He was taken care of by a medical team and then taken to the hospital for a complete check-up, the results showed that the Slovenian rider broke his right femur and will have to go through surgery to repair the injury.
We wish Tim Gajser all the best with the surgery and we hope for a quick and healthy recovery and we hope to see him back to perfect health soon.
MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 17 February 2023 – Infront Moto Racing is delighted to extend partnership with Wiseco Performance Products along with ProX Racing Parts, both part of the leading manufacturer of racing and high-performance parts sold to automotive and powersports markets Race Winning Brands, for the next 3 years (2023, 2024 and 2025).
In 2023, Wiseco and ProX will be supporting a great number of teams in the FIM Motocross World Championship such as F&H Kawasaki, Big Van World MTX Kawasaki, JM Honda Racing, JWR Honda Racing, Ship to Cycle Honda Motoblouz SR, Hutten Metals Yamaha and much more including the current WMX World Champion Nancy Van De Ven.
Founded in 1941 and still headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, Wiseco’s manufacturing facility boasts over 150,000 square feet of modern forging and CNC machining equipment. Wiseco’s products are distributed from their four warehouses located in the United States, Canada and Europe to distributors and dealers all over the world. After 80 years in the business, Wiseco has grown from more than just forged pistons, but a complete powersports performance solution including engine rebuild kits, clutch and valvetrain components, and more.
While since 1975, ProX Racing Parts specializes in high quality, affordable internal engine and other replacement components such as pistons, connecting rods, crankshafts, valves, drivetrain, brakes, bearings, and more. Their headquarters in the Netherlands and warehouses in the USA and Europe distribute their products to a global customer base in over 70 countries. ProX is continuously expanding its range and stocks well over 9,000 part numbers divided over more than 60 different product groups. All parts are manufactured to highest quality standards at “state of the art” manufacturing facilities around the world and include reputable businesses that manufacture OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) parts for leading motorcycle brands worldwide.
Infront Moto Racing is looking forward to extend this successful partnership towards the upcoming three seasons with a combined coverage on the MXGP tracks.
To learn more about Wiseco Performance Products visit their website: www.wiseco.com
The 2023 MXGP championship has every chance to see some historical moments being made. While the title race could be open between a handful of riders, you have to pick defending champion Tim Gajser as the early favourite, but the list of the competition is very tough this year.
With only three men having won the MXGP championship, those being Tim Gajser, Jeffrey Herlings and Romain Febvre, there is a chance that a new champion will be crowned in 2023. Could it be Jeremy Seewer, or Jorge Prado or maybe Maxime Renaux. Both Prado and Renaux have MX2 championships, but for Seewer, he has the opportunity to take his first ever World Championship.
Gajser currently has five World title to his name and 43 Grand Prix wins, placing him well up the all-time list, while his biggest rival, Jeffrey Herlings also has five World motocross championships and 99 Grand Prix victories.
If either Gajser or Herlings win this year a MXGP Championship, they will join the great Joel Roberts with six world title and sit third, along with Antonio Cairoli (9 World titles) and the Belgian legend in the all-time list of Motocross World Championships Stefan Everts (10 World titles) ahead of him. To climb into third place in the all-time list would be a massive achievement for either riders and one the sport will embrace with open arms.
As far as the all-time list for Grand Prix victories, Herlings is second behind Everts, who has 101 Grand Prix victories, while Gajser is sixth on the all-time list with only Everts (101), Herlings (99), Cairoli (94), Joel Smets (57), Robert (50) ahead of him. It seems obvious Herlings will go to the top of that list in 2023 and Gajser has every chance to catch or pass Robert and move into the top five.
Red Bull GasGas factory rider Jorge Prado also has a chance to make a move in the all-time lists. If he can add the MXGP Championship to his two MX2 title victories, then he obviously becomes a three-time Motocross World Champion. Those with three World motocross championships is also an impressive list with Paul Friedrichs, Guennady Moisseev, Gaston Rahier, Andre Malherbe, Dave Thorpe, Alessio Chiodi and Greg Albertyn, all part of that select group.
In terms of Grand Prix victories, the Spanish star has 36 GP wins to his name, equalling legendary Belgian Roger De Coster, while just ahead of him are Torsten Hallman on 37, Mickeal Pichon 38 and Eric Geboers on 39. A good year by Prado could see him move past all three and a little closer to Gajser.
MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 17 February 2023 - In just a few months’ time, the third running of the incredibly popular Junior e-Motocross Series will kick-off in Spain with the full championship calendar officially being announced today! All five rounds will take place on the same weekends as selected MXGP events and will conclude with a double-header at the Loket circuit in the Czech Republic in July. For eager young riders and their parents, entries for the 2023 series will open on March 3.
Starting earlier than previous seasons, the MXGP of Spain on May 7 hosts the opening round of the European Junior e-Motocross Series with the remaining four events taking place during the early summer months. Familiar venues return, with round two in France visiting the superb Villars sous Ecot track. Round three takes place at Teutschenthal, Germany before the series then culminates with a two-day event at Loket, the MXGP of Czech Republic, on July 15-16, where the overall champion will be crowned.
Calendar – 2023 Junior e-Motocross Series
Round 1: 7 May, MXGP of Spain – intu Xanadú - Arroyomolinos
Round 2: 21 May, MXGP of France – Villars sous Ecot
To discover everything there is to know regarding the 2023 Junior e-Motocross Series, please visit - www.junioremotocross.com – where registrations for the new season will be available from March 3.
David Luongo – Infront Moto Racing CEO: “In the continuity of 2022 season, Infront Moto Racing is really happy and proud to support and collaborate with KTM AG for the promotion of the European Junior e-Motocross series for five rounds. It is a fantastic platform for the kids to get a first touch and feeling with motocross. The races are taking place on the same weekend that MXGP and this is a fantastic feeling for the riders. They race in front of thousands of fans and they will keep for sure unforgettable memories. We really look forward to the new 2023 season”
Federico Valentini – Vice President Global Motorcycle Marketing: "The European Junior e-Motocross Series is really important as the world continues to head towards an electric-powered future and the series shows just what is possible regarding offroad e-mobility. The series also helps nurture future stars, as they learn from such a young age about racing, working with the media, and presenting themselves off track in a professional way. We’re 100% committed to both racing and our e-mobility research and development, I have no doubt that the 2023 European Junior e-Motocross Series will once again be a huge success and I can’t wait for round one in Spain.”
MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 16 February 2023 – Infront Moto Racing is delighted to announce that Pirelli will continue the partnership as an official tyre supplier of the FIM Motocross World Championship until the end of 2025!
Over the next three seasons Pirelli will continue to be present at all the MXGP circuits around the world with the same determination and passion, offering outstanding product and services to the riders. Along with their tyre service truck, the brand will also receive a worldwide visibility around the tracks on the race calendar. Additionally, what makes Pirelli unique is that anyone can purchase the same tires found on the bikes of World Champions.
The Italian tyre manufacturer has been a part of the FIM Motocross World Championship for decades, winning a total of 79 World Titles over the years with riders such as Tim Gajser, Jeffrey Herlings, Jorge Prado, Tom Vialle and other legends including Antonio Cairoli, Stefan Everts, André Malherbe, Eric Geboers, Jöel Smets,David Thorpe and many more.
The main choices of tyres in MXGP are part of the Pirelli Scorpion MX range, with the Scorpion MX32 Mid Soft and the Scorpion MX Soft. Pirelli tyres are chosen by many of the top riders and teams in MXGP and MX2 because they trust that the product will deliver top results.
Across the FIM Motocross World Championship classes around 60 riders use Pirelli, such as Jeffrey Herlings, Tim Gajser, Ruben Fernandez, Jeremy Seewer, Glenn Coldenhoff, Maxime Renaux, Ben Watson, Alessandro Lupino, Jorge Prado, Mattia Guadagnini, Brent Van Doninck, Stephen Rubini, Calvin Vlaanderen, Hardi Roosiorg, Valentin Guillod, Alberto Forato in MXGP. And in MX2, Andrea Adamo, Liam Everts, Sacha Coenen, Tom Guyon, Simon Langenfelder, Jago Geerts, Thibault Benistant, Rick Elzinga, Camden McLellan, Cornelius Toendel, Muhammad Alfarizi, Emil Weckman just to name a few.
Official teams that use Pirelli include Red Bull KTM Factory Racing,Team HRC, MRT Racing Team Beta, Fantic Factory Team Maddii, Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing,Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 Team, Team Gebben Van Venrooy Yamaha Racing, JM Honda Racing, Team Ship To Cycle Honda Motoblouz SR, and many more.
Pirelli dominated the 2022 Motocross World Championship Podium in MXGP with Tim Gajser, Jeremy Seewer and Jorge Prado, and in MX2 with Tom Vialle, Jago Geerts and Simon Langenfelder.
The MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina is really starting to get a nice piece of history with the Motocross World Championship series. Having arrived on the calendar for the first time in 2015, this magnificent facility quickly brought smiles to everyone’s faces. It is not only a stunning circuit, but also the area was something that we quickly enjoyed as the local people welcomed us with open arms and big smiles.
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory rider Jeremy Seewer struggled somewhat last year, but still enjoyed the experience and as always, the friendly rider from Switzerland can’t wait to get back to Argentina and build on the relationships he made in 2022.
“I felt good on the track there,” Seewer said in 2022. “It was cool to race in front of all the Argentine fans. They were super supportive and to have the fans back after the last couple of years, you really felt it. The energy and atmosphere was really special.”
Defending MXGP World Champion Tim Gajser, who took the victory in 2022, like Seewer, really loves the environment in Argentina and the nature of the people and their culture. The Team HRC man wants to start his season in the same fashion as last year and head towards that sixth Motocross World Championship victory.
“This is such a nice place and track,” Gajser said. “I am very pleased that so many fans came out to support us. I hope we continue to come back here because it is an amazing event for everyone. A big thanks to the team for all their support on what is a really long trip down here to Argentina.”
Another five-time Motocross World Champion, Jeffrey Herlings, will be making his return to Grand Prix racing after missing the complete 2022 season. The Dutchman has many good memories of Patagonia, including a stunning victory against Antonio Cairoli in 2018. Herlings would go on to dominate that season. Let’s see what the season opener will bring him in 2023.
“Obviously I love the track,” Herlings said. “I also had some bad luck, won a race in 2015 and Pauls Jonass landed on me in the other race, 2016 I won and 2017 was one of the worst races ever. I like the fans there and the track and I like starting the season outside of Europe. It is a nice calm start to the season. It’s going to be a long season. I want to be there for the long run, for the championship. I will try and be consistent in Argentina, and of course it would be nice to win, but to get the championship, you need to get on the podium or top five. If I come out of Argentina with a top five it will be way better.”
Now, with a little over a month before we all head to Argentina, track builder Greg Atkins is working hard to make sure that something new greets the riders and for sure, with temperatures around 30 degrees this time of year in the area, everyone in the paddock will finally get some warmth after a long cold winter in Europe.
After a very successful 2022, with the crown of WMX Vice World Champion and various national titles, Team JK Racing welcomes some new faces in 2023; a lineup composed of very young talents.
Starting with the young Swiss talent Kevin Brumann, who will take part in the entire MXGP World Championship as well as the Italian Prestige MX1 Championship riding the brand new yz450f; despite his young age Kevin will be ready to take a major leap into the premier class with the goal of gaining experience and improving race by race.
He will also be joined by another new entry, the winner of the Masterclass YZ125 bLU cRU 2022, Nicolai Skovbjerg, a promising young Danish rider who will be fielded in the EMX125 European Championship in 2023 riding a GYTR kitted YZ125.
Accompanying the Dane Skovbjerg in the European 125 Championship will be the reconfirmed Nicola Salvini, who after being grounded by injury in 2022 is ready to redeem himself. Salvini will also take part in the Italian 125 Junior Championship and the Rookies Cup.
The other confirmation is definitely that of Manuel Iacopi, by now a veteran of JK Racing is ready to face his eighth season with Riccardo Boschi's team; Manuel will take part in the Italian Prestige MX2 Championship riding a YZ250F.
The team is waiting for Charli Cannon to join the group for Round 1 of the WMX World Championship which takes place in Riola Sardo.
The riders will debut in the two Internazionali d'Italia races in Ponte a Egola and Pietramurata, before heading to Patagonia-Argentina and the fantastic track near Villa La Angostura on March 12 with Kevin Brumann.
Kevin Brumann: "Together with the team and my coach Joel Roelants we had a good winter preparation.
It was the first one without injuries for me this has always limited me in past seasons.
I am looking forward to start racing and gaining experience with the best riders in the world in the MXGP class.
The goal will definitely be to hit the points zone all GPs and try to improve my performance throughout the season."
Nicolai Skovbjerg:
"I am very happy to be part of the JK Racing team for 2023. We have done a good job with the team and Brian Jorgensen this winter with many hours on the bike and I have gained a good feeling. I am looking forward to this season. The goal will be to hit the Top10 in the European 125 Championship and reconfirm myself in the Danish championship."
Nicola Salvini:
"Last year my season was interrupted immediately by a knee injury that kept me out of racing for 5 months while still managing to win the Yamaha bLU cRU 2022 championship race in France on my return. This year in the winter preparation with my team, JK Racing, we were able to test the new bikes and came up with a good result. I am feeling very good with the new bike and I am in good shape. I expect a season full of results and will always aim to get the best possible placing."
Manuel Iacopi:
"With this weekend the 2023 season starts. This winter we worked a lot and made many developments on the bike. We finished the 2022 season in the best way as far as the Italian Championship is concerned, I will try to do my best also this season trying to get good placings in the Italian Championship and the other competitions I will take part in. Thanks go to the whole JK Racing team and Yamaha Motor Italy who continue to believe in me. I thank again Malandrone Motocross Park for the help they are giving me."
MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 9 February 2023 – Infront Moto Racing is glad to announce that you can now purchase tickets for the MXGP of Latvia that will take place on the 3rd and 4th of June.
The circuit of Kegums will host the MXGP of Latvia for the 8th round of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship and for the 8th year in a row.
In 2022 in Latvia, Tim Gajser won with 50 points, ahead of Pauls Jonass and Ruben Fernandez, while in MX2 Jago Geerts also clinched the victory with 50 points in front of Kevin Horgmo and Tom Vialle.
Along with the MXGP and MX2 races, fans will also have the chance to see the supporting classes from theEMX125 Presented by FMF Racing and EMX250 categories.
Make sure you will be there to cheer on your favourite riders and experience the thrilling weekend of racing at the MXGP of Latvia and get your ticketsHERE
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JORGE PRADO, MATTIA GUADAGNINI AND SIMON LÄNGENFELDER FOCUSED ON SUCCESS THIS SEASON.
The Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing trio will enter the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship with lofty expectations, after a rather productive off-season. Jorge Prado, Mattia Guadagnini and Simon Längenfelder have built on the positive results that were gained last year and are chomping at the bit at the prospect of achieving so much more when the new season fires into life.
- Jorge Prado excited about progress made in the off-season.
- Mattia Guadagnini keen to show potential on the MC 450F.
- Simon Längenfelder focused on fight for the 2023 MX2 title.
Jorge Prado had a positive start to his career as a GASGAS athlete, as he took the bronze medal in the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship and won a Grand Prix on the MC 450F. '61' wants so much more than that though and has made many steps forward in the wintertime to ensure that he is ready to contend for the premier class title. Prado is rejuvenated and keen to start his bid for the crown when the nineteen-race campaign fires into life in Patagonia-Argentina on March 12.
Joining Prado in the premier class is Mattia Guadagnini, who will aim to make a splash in his first full season aboard an MC 450F. Guadagnini obtained valuable knowledge in the ten rounds of competition that he did on the more powerful machine and will apply that when the new season starts. Remember that he finished the previous season with 4-5 scores at the season finale and showed that he is a force to be reckoned with! Watch this space.
Simon Längenfelder was a revelation in his first term with the Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing squad. '516' shocked the world at round one, as he raced to a dominant victory after winning the qualifying heat and both races, and then maintained that fine form in the events that followed and claimed third in the points quite comfortably. Now, armed with confidence and momentum, he is motivated to get on the gas and make a bid for the world title.
The Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing squad will warm up for the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship by competing in select pre-season events, such as the first round of the Internazionali d'Italia series this weekend. The Grand Prix season starts in Patagonia-Argentina on March 12.
Jorge Prado: "We have had a good off-season so far. We made some changes and I feel better prepared. I am really excited to go back racing in a month! I hope that I can be on the podium at every single round this year and get as many wins as possible. For sure, the main goal is to get the title. I think I am capable of doing that. It is already my fourth year fighting for it, so hopefully I can do the same this year."
Mattia Guadagnini: "I made a mid-season change of class last year, did some GPs in the premier class and gained some good experience. Now with more hours on the MC 450F and better preparation, I feel ready for my first full MXGP season. 2023 is about to start and I cannot wait!"
Simon Längenfelder: "I am super happy to start my second year together with the Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing team, powered by De Carli. We showed some good improvements last year. There were some ups and downs, but we finished third in the MX2 championship standings. Now I cannot wait to see what 2023 brings."
Davide De Carli (Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager): "We have had great winter preparation with all three of our riders, who have been putting in the work on every type of ground that we are set to meet this season. We are also developing the bike and cannot wait to start the season! The team is exactly the same as last year – the riders are talented guys and I am really confident. The goal for this season is to be on the podium at every Grand Prix and to reach the main goal, the world title!"
Robert Jonas (Head of Motorsports, Off-Road): "I am so excited to see what our GASGAS trio can do when the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship starts in a little over a month. Davide De Carli has done such a good job since stepping into the role of team manager, and I am certain that he will help his riders achieve their respective goals over the coming months."
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