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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 17^th December 2020 – Infront Moto Racing is pleased to announce the opening of the VIP GOLD SKYBOX online sales for the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship season.

Each VIP GOLD SKYBOX pass holder has the occasion to feel the thrilling and adrenaline-fuelled weekend and get closer to the action than ever before with the MXGP most exclusive ticket available.

At each round you can get access to the most premium areas of the MXGP venue, including paddock access, getting closer to the teams and riders with a better look at what goes on behind-the-scenes at the races, along with the VIP Gold Skybox Restaurant, where you will be invited to enjoy amazing food as divine breakfast and gourmet buffet lunch as well as the finest range of wines.

Not to forget is the famous MXGP own access to Skybox Terrace, which offers the most stunning views and a front-row spot to feel the pre-race atmosphere and to watch the gate drop!

The MXGP VIP GOLD SKYBOX tickets are available for the European stops of the FIM Motocross World Championship 2021 as well as Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations which will take place in Imola, Italy.

In addition, the VIP CAMPING pass also allows to park your camper/motorhome in most privileged spot nearby the paddock at the selected MXGP events.

Don’t miss out as you will not get this experience elsewhere, join us for an unforgettable weekend at European rounds of FIM Motocross World Championship.

Get ahead of the action and purchase your exclusive VIP GOLD SKYBOX pass.

Click on the ‘VIP’ sections on MXGP.com homepage calendar for more details. You will find a VIP link to click on next to each event available. 

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The last 2020 issue of a monthly motorcycle sport magazine with some of the best interviews, features and Blogs from the heart of MXGP, MotoGP, AMA Motocross/Supercross and WorldSBK as well as tests and reviews of bikes and products from the motorcycling industry. Here are some of the highlights of OTOR #206: 

-Graduation: MX2 to MXGP, 250s to 450s: why do some blaze a trail in their first year and why do some perpetually struggle? We asked 2021 rookies Ben Watson & Thomas Kjer Olsen for their take. 

-Be what you eat: Nutrition; are bike racers neglecting a part of their training that could make the difference at elite or higher levels? If so we talk with Sports Scientist Stephan Nuesser to find out how & why. 

-Eating the Cake: E-bikes; a new electric bike company to at last assume the dusty throne that no manufacturer wants to fill? We talk to the innovative Swedish company that might have cracked e-bike MX. 

-A worthy champion: Joan Mir; eminent MotoGP writer Neil Morrison gives his personal portrait of the 23-year old that stood tall while others faltered in 2020. What’s the new #1 like?

Read it HERE!

“I promise there is nothing in life that would have given me the same level of emotion and general high than what I have experienced during my best days racing.” Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 star Ben Watson reflects on his final year racing a 250cc motorcycle in the MX2 FIM Motocross World Championship before stepping up to the 450cc and the premier class, MXGP. 

 “My last season in MX2 couldn’t have been weirder. The Coronavirus pandemic struck after just two rounds, which meant I had to head home with no bike for over two months”, the 23-year-old from Nottinghamshire, England, said, “It gave me a lot of time to recap and realise how much I wanted to be better. When the restart happened in Latvia, I was immediately better and then it just clicked in Lommel. I was able to ride exactly how I knew I could ride. I managed to finish the final six rounds with five podiums and two GP wins.”

Watson was one of only five MX2 Grand Prix winners in 2020, and as a result of his evident speed, skill and determination, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 star who has reached the 23-year age limit in MX2, was rewarded with a place on the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team for 2021. “When I crossed the line to take my first ever Grand Prix victory there were too many things going through my head actually to take in during that moment. It was quite a long time after the day had ended when it really settled in that I had won a GP and that dream of standing on the top step as a kid had become a reality.”

Humble yet quietly confident, Watson will enter the premier class with positive momentum after drawing the curtains on his MX2 career with two impressive Grand Prix wins. “My first year in the 450cc class could bring some huge surprises so I don’t want to make a real solid strategy as I could easily be led down the wrong path.” He said with a sense of realism, “I want to go into the new season with an open mind and take every opportunity during the winter to be better.”

The MXGP class is the fastest and most competitive class in motocross. It will demand a different approach and another level of experience and skill. Towering at 183cm tall and weighing in at 78 kilograms, it is predicted that Watson will be better suited to the YZ450FM as opposed to the YZ250FM that he has raced for the past three seasons. “I do believe the YZ450FM will suit me and my style a lot more.” He agreed, “not many people have seen me ride the big bike, but a lot do say they think it will be better for me. I am heavy and tall for a 250, but I would say it is more about the way I ride a bike. I don’t like to be aggressive and sometimes on a 250 I do miss that aggression. I believe I will be able to make the 450 more suited to my riding style whereas with a 250 I just wanted as much power as they could give me.”

Watson can already see the advantage of having well-established MXGP riders Jeremy Seewer and Glenn Coldenhoff as Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP teammates in 2021. “Jeremy and Glenn are two of the best teammates I could ask for. I am looking forward to getting started with both the guys as they seem to be open to riding and training together and just generally helping each other improve. They were both successful in MX2 and have continued that success into MXGP, so I think they can help me with the transition to the 450 and give their opinions on what they think I should or shouldn’t do entering this new challenge. I know I will enter the new season blind having never raced most of the MXGP riders before, but that is what makes this new chapter so exciting. I am going to gain so much experience and I look forward to developing in a lot of different ways.”

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 10^th December 2020 – Infront Moto Racing is excited to unveil a brand-new MXGP-TV platform, offering fans a whole new experience when it comes to enjoying all of the stunning video content the MXGP world has to offer!

The relaunched OTT platform, powered by StreamAMG, will continue to provide fans with LIVE and On Demand races from the FIM Motocross World Championship, as well as the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, Women’s Motocross World Championship and all the European Championship action too.

The completely revamped site will offer MXGP-TV users a whole new experience when it comes to enjoying all the exclusive content from every Grand Prix on the MXGP Racing Calendar, including LIVE races, replays, highlights, GoPro laps, Fox Holeshot clips, Studio Show and much more exclusive content – all from www.MXGP-TV.com!

To deliver a high-quality viewing experience for fans worldwide, StreamAMG is providing a new video-first website based on the StreamPlay framework as part of an end-to-end solution. Infront Moto Racing will take advantage of the MediaPlatform to orchestrate live delivery and the award-winning CloudMatrix system to automate on demand content curation and distribution.

Meanwhile MXGP’s newest partner, Cleeng, will manage the e-commence activities on MXGP-TV and will also provide customer support, with anything MXGP-TV related.

Infront Moto Racing are delighted to take this step forward, in order to provide MXGP’s worldwide fanbase with a brand-new experience accessing to all the amazing videos as we gear up for another exciting season in 2021, as the FIM Motocross World Championship will reach new heights and be introduced to brand-new venues in Oman, the Netherlands, Indonesia, Russia and Finland!

And to celebrate the unveiling of this exciting new platform, MXGP are thrilled to launch the 2021 MXGP-TV Season Pass promo! Fans have the opportunity to get ready for the first gate drop in April 2021, as we kick things off in Oman, by purchasing the season package today, in order to enjoy the 20-round series of the FIM Motocross World Championship, including the support classes as well as the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations – all for a special price by clicking HERE

David Luongo, Infront Moto Racing CEO: “Infront Moto Racing is really proud to launch the brand-new MXGP-TV.com. Our On demand Video platform will give a bright new experience to all the MXGP fans around the world. Back in 2011, we were one of the very first sport promoters to believe in the potential of developing this kind of media platform to reach our fans directly. Almost 10 years later, MXGP-tv.com became a must for everybody who wants to follow all the actions related to MXGP, but also all the support classes too, including the European championships and the WMX. I would like to thank all the team at StreamAMG and Cleeng for their collaboration and all the dedicated team of Infront Moto Racing for the great work accomplished. We cannot wait to start the 2021 MXGP season! “

Hugo Sharman, StreamAMG CEO: “We’re thrilled to be working with Infront Moto Racing to power MXGP-TV. Their team has have done a fantastic job in taking the sport directly to fans and we’re looking forward to developing and growing the service further over the next few years.”

Gilles Domartini, Cleeng CEO and Founder: “We are thrilled to support MXGP TV’s Direct to Consumer’s strategy, and partner with StreamAMG. MXGP TV is leveraging Cleeng’s full SRM stack, so to provide a frictionless and cost efficient user experience, from identity & offer management, payment and tax handling in many countries, as well as multilingual customer care experiences. ChurnIQ, our AI powered analytics solution will also help MXGP TV gain insights and strengthen fans retention.”

About StreamAMG:

StreamAMG enables organisations across sports, media and betting to deliver live and on demand video content at scale and offer exceptional streaming experiences. Recognised as a leader in video technology, live streaming and sports OTT, StreamAMG delivers over 30 million hours of live content and more than 10,000 events per year to audiences worldwide.

StreamAMG is a full service end-to-end OTT agency based, providing technology, operations services and expertise to some of the biggest players in sport, media and betting industries. The company has established itself as a leader in sports OTT, working with the likes of The English FA, Matchroom Sport, AS Roma and the vast majority of Premier League clubs.

About Cleeng:

Cleeng is the Subscriber Retention Management (SRM™) company.  

Cleeng’s tech stack is deeply connected with the full subscriber journey, right from the initial registration and transaction, and helps Media and Entertainment companies create exceptional identity management, recurring billing, and customer care experiences.

Cleeng supports market-leading brands like Sinclair Broadcast Group, Optus Sport, BroadwayHD, Hearst, McFit and more to be successful with their Direct to Consumer strategy.

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hostettler Yamaha Racing is a newly formed team entering the FIM Motocross World Championship. It is supported by powerful partners and features excellent competitors for the world championship and the Swiss championship.

The hostettler group is one of the leading economic drivers in Central Switzerland and continues to expand its commitment to the MXGP with hostettler Yamaha Racing. The Swiss motorcycle brand iXS and the venerable watchmaking company Tissot are two other strong partners supporting the project. The operational side of the business is handled by Riding Factory GmbH with team owner Jef Janssen. The Dutch national is considered a top training authority. He is a former world championship rider and has been known in the paddock for years. All those involved are proud of the collaboration and have been hard at work for weeks for the new team.

As a Swiss company, the support of the home-based riders is important to the hostettler group and therefore three out of the four racers are from Switzerland. We are pleased to have enlisted in the MXGP class two world-class competitors, Arnaud Tonus and Valentin Guillod. Both have previously shown their potential and won various GP podium positions. While Tonus is clearly focusing on the world championship, Valentin Guillod’s sights are primarily set on the Swiss championship, in addition to the world championship events.

Petr Polak and Joel Elsener will ride the Yamaha YZ250F. Petr Polak, a Czech national, is starting his third year of GP racing and intends to continue establishing himself. The young Swiss rider Joel Elsener will compete in the EMX250 class. All four will also participate in the Swiss championship and in selected races.

Jef Janssen, team owner & manager: “We have a big job ahead of us, but we are excited about it. We have an excellent and highly motivated crew. With the hostettler group and Yamaha, we have the support of two of the most powerful partners that you could hope to have. We will start with the training shortly and I look forward to optimally prepare the team for the new season.”

Arnaud Tonus: “I’m really motivated and happy to stay with Yamaha. I have been on that bike for years now and it’s great to continue with them. Having the support from hostettler is very helpful und I’m thankful for that. It’s actually a challenge for a new team to put it all together, but we have a really good group of people and that makes the team perform well. We have a bit of time now before the season starts, let’s have a good preparation and a great season.”

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 4 December 2020 – Infront Moto Racing is excited to share that you can now check out the 88^th issue of the MXGP Magazine!

The monthly online magazine features the 2020 FIM Motocross World MXGP and MX2 Champions, Tim Gajser and Tom Vialle for special cover feature taking a look at their title winning season.

The December issue also features the Racing Catch-up which takes a look at the 2020 season as a whole, revisiting some of the most exciting races and much more. Along with a feature on the annual MXGP Awards and the EMX Champions!

Additionally, this month’s Hall of Fame will take a look at Tanel Leok’s racing career, as well as more throwback moments in our vintage bike section with Stefan Everts’ 2003 Yamaha YZ450FM!

You can find all this plus more in the 88^th issue of MXGP Mag by clicking HERE, which you can download for FREE on the Apple Store or Google Play.

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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Great news MXGP fans! The official 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship season review is now available on the MXGP-TV YouTube channel!

As we settle into a hard-earned off-season, there’s no better time to enjoy all the great moments from every round of the 2020 MXGP racing calendar, with our end-of-year special. 

Re-live this intense season, as we take a look back on some of the best moments, from close race battles, to hard fought victories and the crowning of this year’s World and European Champions, all included in the 52-minute special.

The season review features and in depth look at the battle between Tom Vialle and Jago Geerts for the MX2 title, the journey of Tim Gajser to his fourth world championship, along with exclusive interviews with the 2020 MXGP and MX2 World Champions, Gajser and Vialle, as well as a word from Clement Desalle and Gautier Paulin who recently made the decision to step back from Grand Prix racing, plus much more!

So, join us, as we take a look back on another fantastic year of MXGP! You can watch the 52-min feature by clicking HERE.

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 2 December 2020 – Infront Moto Racing are delighted to share some updates to the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship, along with some news on the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship and the FIM Europe Motocross of European Nations dates.

In cooperation with the Águeda Action Club (ACTIB) and the Federação de Motociclismo de Portugal (FMP) the decision has been made to move the MXGP of Portugal, due to take place at the popular Águeda venue, from the 9^th of May to the 16^th of May, as the FIM Motocross World Championship will make its return to the Portuguese track after missing out in 2020, due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Additionally, Infront Moto Racing are excited to announce that the FIM Junior World Championship will be back next season, as Megalopolis, Greece will finally get to host the world’s youngest and most promising talents for a weekend of awesome racing. The event originally scheduled for 2020, was postponed, though will finally return in 2021 on the 31^st of July and August 1st.

Next year will also welcome back the Motocross of European Nations which will now take place on the 2^nd and 3^rd of October, in Riola Sardo, Italy. The MXoEN is a unique event, that sees national teams, from all over Europe compete for the chance to be crowned European Champions!

Furthermore, with the return of the most important off road event of the season, the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations on the 25^thand 26^thof September in Imola, Italy, it also marks the comeback of the YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup which once again will see the young talented Yamaha riders battle it out a for a podium finish at the annual Superfinale which will feature the best YZ125, YZ86 and YZ65 riders.

Infront Moto Racing is excited to return in 2021 with an even better and more exciting racing calendar that will welcome back some of the favourite events and Grand Prix’s of the season. 

Click HERE to download the updated calendar visual.

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At the end of the 2018 season, TM decided to leave the Motocross Grand Prix paddock. But the good news is that they will return for the 2021 season.

In TM’s first year back, the team will contest in the competitive EMX250 championship with two riders, with the hope of also taking part at selected rounds of the FIM MX2 World Championship. Italian team, Steels Dr Jack Fly Over have ran KTM machinery for a number of years but will be switching from orange to blue for the 2021 season as they’ve agreed a deal with TM. 

Robin Caldelli, Team Manager: “The choice is dictated by the fact of taking a new, all-Italian road that gives us new strength to continue in this very difficult job. In agreement with TM RACING from which we will be officially supported, for the first year we will return to the EMX250 series with the the riders being confirmed soon. Perhaps we will do some races in MX2 if the results are up to us to make this decision”

News of the official team line-up will be revealed soon.

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 2 December 2020 – Infront Moto Racing is excited to announce the renewal of the contract with Autoklub of the Czech Republic and Automoto Klub Loket that will foresee the MXGP of Czech Republic at the Loket circuit being part of the MXGP Calendar for the next 5 years.

In line with the current COVID-19 restrictions, a virtual signing of contract took place with Jan Šťovíček, President of the Autoclub of the Czech Republic, and the Organiser of the MXGP of Czech Republic, Zdeněk Dvorák, along with Infront Moto Racing’s COO Daniele Rizzi.

Located 150km west of Prague, the old-school hard pack circuit of Loketske Serpentiny, Loket, has been part of the FIM Motocross World Championship calendar since 1995, hosting some incredible actions over the years.

While the Czech Republic Grand Prix was missed from the 2020 calendar, due to COVID-19 pandemic, in 2019 Loket hosted some intense racing, that saw Romain Febvre claim maximum points in both races to secure the overall victory ahead of Tim Gajser and Jeremy Seewer. While in MX2, it was Jorge Prado who was victorious, with Henry Jacobi and Thomas Kjer Olsen also joining the Spaniard on the podium.

Infront Moto Racing along with the rest of the paddock are eager to return to Loket in 2021 and are delighted to have it featured on the MXGP calendar until 2025.

Infront Moto Racing’s COO Daniele Rizzi: “We are very excited to go on for a long term of five years, it is an important decision for all parties involved. I would like to thank Jan Šťovíček for all his activities behind the scenes and now in the frontline! Czech Republic is in MXGP, it is in the world of motocross because of the great efforts of all parties. Over the next five years we will make sure that the sport of motocross is developing even further in the country and this is a very important agreement that we have reached today. It has been many good years in Loket so far and it will be even more rewarding to be there with ACCR for the coming five years”.

“Relations like this, with ACCR and with a strong motorcycling club that Loket is, are the fundamentals to create a solid growth for the sport and a solid future for motocross”

Autoclub of the Czech Republic President Jan Šťovíček “This is a historical moment for us and for our country. We are singing a contract for five years . Czech fans and spectators can enjoy MXGP for five years as the most important international event in the country of the season. Thank you very much and let me state on behalf of the federation and Loket club, that we are very happy to work together with Infront Moto Racing for another five-years. I would like to thank Daniele [Rizzi] and David [Luongo] for a very smooth cooperation. Unfortunately, we were not able to hold MXGP this year, but we have a contract for five years so we can offer this spectacular event to our fans and spectators for five years”.

Main Photo - MX2 Start - Loket 2019

Bottom Photos - Moments from the signing, from left to right: Organiser of the MXGP of Czech Republic, Zdeněk Dvorák & President of the Autoclub of the Czech Republic Jan Šťovíček onsite plus Infront Moto Racing COO Daniele Rizzi on screen

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