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MATTERLEY BASIN (Great Britain) 29 February 2020 - The 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship Official Guide is now available online!

The new Official Guide features countless amounts of information for the season ahead, with detailed history of the Motocross World Championship and further information on each one of the 20 venues on the 2020 MXGP Calendar.

Each team participating in the FIM Motocross World Championship along with their riders is featured plus the guide also includes profiles on the reigning MXGP & MX2 as well as the WMX and EMX champions.

You can find plenty of information, including statistics, our 2020 partners and the worldwide television coverage and much more.

While the guide showcases the premier MXGP and MX2 World Championships it also features a wealth of information on the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, the Women’s Motocross World Championship, and the European Motocross Championships including the FIM and FIM Europe rules.

Click HERE to download the Guide in PDF format in different resolutions

MATTERLEY BASIN (Great Britain) 29 February – Infront Moto Racing is very pleased to announce that the Italian television channel RAI will continue to provide coverage of all MXGP events for a further two years.

Since 2017, RAI Sports and Infront Moto Racing, previously known as Youthstream, have been in collaboration, working to bring dedicated Italian MXGP fans coverage of the FIM Motocross World Championship. This season the popular Italian channel will take a step further as they will now broadcast the entire season of MXGP and MX2 races LIVE throughout the weekend.

The channel will also bring their very own Italian commentary, onsite, at the Italian MXGP events due to be held in Pietramurata, Maggiora and Imola.

Italy is one of the leading countries for motocross in Europe and with the huge following of the 9-time World Champion, Antonio Cairoli, this is new agreement is fantastic news for the passionate fans in Italy, who will now be able to enjoy every Grand Prix LIVE via the RAI Sports channel or on their digital platforms.

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Due to safety reasons after strong overnight winds, the racing at Matterley Basin has been postponed for this morning, as a new timetable has been put in place.

A decision was made this morning to postpone this mornings' practice and qualifying sessions.

The new timetable will combine the EMX125 presented by FMF racing groups and WMX free and timed practice, giving the riders a result for the qualifying going into the races this afternoon. The same will go for the MXGP and MX2 riders, who will also have a combined free and timed practice sessions that will give them the results for tomorrow’s gate pick.

Race 1 of the EMX125 and WMX classes are due to take place later this afternoon, as per the revised timetable, while tomorrow the timetable should remain the same.

Click HERE to download the updated TIMETABLE

MATTERLEY BASIN (Great Britain) 28 February 2020 – The 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship season has been officially declared open in Matterley Basin, with the opening press conference. While the racing begins tomorrow, teams and riders gathered at the circuit to get prepared for the weekend ahead.

The afternoon of events started at the MXGP of Great Britain media centre, where the official 2020 season preview video was shown, as well as a special presentation featuring some highlights of 2019.

To officially open the first press conference of the year, Infront Moto Racing CEO Mr. David Luongo, FIM/CMS Director Mr. Antonio Alia Portela and MXGP of Great Britain organiser, Mr. Steve Dixon began by saying a few words to officially welcome everybody to Matterley Basin.

Infront Moto Racing CEO, Mr. David Luongo: “It’s a big pleasure to be here again to officially open the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship Season, as we always say in February the winter break is too long for us who are passionate about motocross. Here we are in Great Britain for the opening round of the 2020 MXGP season. A big announcement has been made during this week, as we are now called as Infront Moto Racing, it’s a change, but with continuity because you will see the same faces, the same people and we are managing the motocross world championship exactly the same as before, but it will give us a bigger chance to touch some more prospects in the sports business”.

He also added: “I want to really focus on the fact that the MXGP World Championship will face one of the most unpredictable seasons ever, we have a huge talented line-up, with many riders who are really going fast so it will be very exciting for all of us. And I want to also highlight a newcomer brand to the championship, which is GasGas manufacturer joining the series, this is also a fantastic news for the championship. And evwntually I would like to thank Steve (Dixon), we are finally back in the UK for the opening round. Matterley Basin is one of the most beautiful tracks in the championship, one of the favourites among the MXGP Paddock and fans alike”. 

FIM/CMS Director Mr. Antonio Alia Portela: "On behalf of the FIM I would like to welcome all of you to the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship. This season will see a new bunch of riders fighting for both titles and thanks to Infront Moto Racing, we will go to well-known venues and some new ones always with higher level, it’s probably going to be a very challenging year for everybody and it is thanks to the promoter and all efforts that they have done that we will have a pretty steady calendar. Finally, I would like to wish you all the best for this year”.

MXGP of Great Britain organiser, Mr. Steve Dixon: “That’s hard to believe that this is the 10^th GP here, we started in 2006 up here in Matterley Basin and it’s been fantastic. Of course, it’s been challenging with the typical English weather, but the motocross fans are tough and will come either rain or shine. Thanks to Infront Moto Racing and the FIM for allowing us to bring the Grand Prix to Great Britain as first stop of the season and we hope to continue with more races here in this beloved track”

Following words from the officials, Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo then unveiled the special MXGP Championship trophy, newly introduced for the 2020 season. The MXGP Trophy designed by the Spanish Gracia Rojals Studio will signify a new tradition in the World Championship, paying homage to all the past, present and future world champions of the premiere MXGP class.

The official press conference was then concluded with a family photo including some of the top MXGP and MX2 riders. Team HRC’s Tim Gajser, along with Red Bull KTM Factory’s Antonio Cairoli and Jeffrey Herlings spoke about the season ahead and their hopes for the World Championship title. Also making an unexpected return was the 2019 MX2 World Champion Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado, who spoke about his hopes for the season of running with the top riders in the field.

Standing Construct GasGas MXGP rider Glenn Coldenhoff, was also present and spoke about the exciting journey that the team will take with the new GasGas Factory support. Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing’s Romain Febvre and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP rider Jeremy Seewer, were also in attendance to speak about their off-season preparations. Speaking last, but not least, it was the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna MX2 rider Thomas Kjer Olsen who enters the 2020 Motocross World Championship season with the aim of securing his maiden MX2 title.

Now the stage is all set for the opening races on Saturday as we begin another fantastic season of the FIM Motocross World Championship.

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MATTERLEY BASIN (Great Britain) 28 February 2020 – During the opening press conference at Matterley Basin, Infront Moto Racing unveiled the special MXGP Championship Trophy, that will be awarded to the MXGP World Champion at the end of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship season.

The newly introduced trophy will signify a new tradition in the world championship, paying homage to all the past, present and future world champions of the premier MXGP class.

The MXGP trophy is made up of two main materials, aluminium and carbon fibre base is formed by 6 pieces of anodized aluminium in three different shades: red at the bottom, and black and grey in the middle alongside the MXGP logo. In the grey parts we can find some filigrees inspired by motocross such as the starting gates of the tracks, the teeth on the bike sprockets, and more distinctive elements. The top of the trophy is formed by 16 twisted carbon fibre blades shaped into a cup to resemble the championship logo. The 20 stainless steel plaques wrapping the trophy are engraved with all the world champions’ names from 1957 until now in the main class.

The size and weight of the trophy represent the toughness of the competition, and its uneven sharp angles are meant to capture the skilled performance of the riders and the thrill and speed of the races.

The trophy was designed by the Barcelona-based Garcia Rojals Studio, that holds a long-time global reputation for designing outstanding racing trophies, including the Moto GP World Championship Trophy and the World SBK Trophy.

The studio is also the creators behind some specific race trophies inside the same championships and has developed different projects for eSports and NASCAR, among others. Gracia Rojals design philosophy relies on creating unique projects that are timeless, with a special focus on the technical high-quality materials.

The official unveil of the Trophy took place today during the opening press conference where Infront Moto Racing CEO Mr. David Luongo introduced the new novelty to the media, teams and riders saying: “We wanted to highlight the fact that the MXGP title is the best achievement of motocross worldwide. It will become traditional for the riders who win MXGP as they’ll have their names and their manufacturers engraved on the plates of the trophy. This trophy, designed with a talented Spanish artist, will represent the whole history of our sport since the first Championship in 1957. I’m proud to say from now on every world champion of the MXGP class will be added to the trophy and will continue to write the history of our favourite sport”

Main Photo: MXGP Trophy & MXGP Riders

Bottom Photos: 1. Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo showing the new MXGP Trophy;

2. Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo Official presenting the MXGP Trophy to media and teams during the opening press conference in Matterley Basin

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MATTERLEY BASIN (Great Britain) 28 February 2020 – Infront Moto Racing, the promoters of the FIM MXGP World Championship, has extended its partnership with Dunlop. The MXGP-winning tyre brand has signed a new three-year partnership agreement to be an Official Tyre Supplier of the series.

Teams competing in MXGP, the highest level of motocross, have a free choice of tyres. In recent years, Dunlop has been providing its latest tyre technology to race-winning teams, most notably Monster Energy Kawasaki and also Standing Construct, who ran KTM bikes in 2019 and switch to GasGas this year. 

Having chosen to move to Dunlop at the start of last season, Standing Construct’s riders celebrated five victories from the last eight races, most notably Dutch rider Glenn Coldenhoff taking back to back overall victories in Italy and Sweden as well as wins at the season-ending Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations.

David Luongo, Infront Moto Racing CEO said: “Dunlop has been at the heart of motorsport since the very beginning. We are proud to have such a premium brand actively using MXGP to promote their race-winning tyres. We are delighted they see MXGP as more than a promotional platform, too. The open tyre competition makes MXGP a fantastic arena to develop new technologies and products. Dunlop’s recent launches prove that motorsport can drive innovation.”

Wim Van Achter, Motorsport Manager at Dunlop added: “MXGP gives us the opportunity to test our latest off-road technology in the most demanding and gruelling events in the world. Our range of tyres, including the versatile Geomax MX33, have been developed in the heat of competition. As a result, amateur, local and national riders can buy the same tyres that have been developed and used by MXGP race winners. It’s a true proving ground for tyre innovation.”

Late last year, Dunlop launched the Geomax MX53 for harder terrain and cited the MXGP experience as being key to testing the technology in the tyre.

Dunlop also benefits from the growing audiences who follow MXGP events. The events feature live streaming, fan zones in the paddock and strong global media coverage. 

The FIM MXGP World Championship begins with the British Grand Prix at Matterley Basin on 2 February.

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MATTERLEY BASIN (Great Britain) 28 February 2020 – Infront Moto Racing is glad to announce the agreement with CBS Sports Network has been renewed for a further three years that will see the FIM Motocross World Championship air in the United States.

The collaboration began in 2012, when the network aired the 2012 edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, following the success of that event, CBS Sports Network then went on to cover the MXGP and MX2 season.

In 2020, CBS Sports will bring US MXGP fans as much coverage as possible, of every MXGP and MX2 race, including the 2020 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, taking place in Ernée, France. This is great news for the fans and the sport, as motocross continues to reach audiences worldwide.

The coverage will begin with the opening round of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship in Matterley Basin, for the MXGP of Great Britain, as we kick-start an unforgettable season of MXGP.

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Four-times FIM Motocross World Champion Jeffrey Herlings has signed a new contract with his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team and will remain ‘in orange’ for a further three years until the end of the 2023 MXGP season.

The twenty-five-year-old Dutchman inked his deal on the eve of the British Grand Prix this weekend and the opening round of twenty in the 2020 MXGP series; his fourth in the premier class and eleventh in the FIM World Championship all with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.

The association began in 2009 when Herlings was signed to make his MX2 GP debut for the 2010 season as a fifteen-year old. He claimed his first top-three race finish in just his second race at the Grand Prix of Bulgaria at Sevlievo, celebrated his first podium at Mantova in Italy for round two and then started an incredible seven-year unbeaten streak of wins a few weeks later at his home event at Valkenswaard; scene of his very first 1-1 clean sweep.

Since that initial term in 2010 Herlings has gone on to accumulate 86 Grand Prix victories in two classes and ace titles in 2012, 2013, 2016 (all MX2) and then 2018 (MXGP) with KTM 250 SX-F and KTM 450 SX-F machinery. In that time there have been some astonishing performances – such as the first moto chequered flag in Latvia last summer, taken with a broken foot – and also some tough moments when he conceded likely titles in 2014 and 2015 due to injury. His peerless 2018 MXGP campaign saw #84 own 17 from 19 Grands Prix and classify as runner-up in the other two outings.

Herlings is already the most successful Dutch rider in the history of the sport and is third on the list for all-time Grand Prix triumphs. In 2019 he added the Motocross of Nations Chamberlain trophy to his heaving collection of silverware.

Jeffrey Herlings: “I’m very, very happy. I have been with KTM since 2009 so by the end of this next contract it will be fifteen years together. I’m excited to stay in the orange family and I have been working with Pit [Beirer] and the entire crew since the beginning and I was fourteen. I’m blessed to be able to do it for another three years; four including this one about to start. It is also good to have this done before the weekend and GP1 of 2020. KTM is where my heart is, and they are my family. I’m thankful that they trust in me, and I believe in them, the bike and all the people I work with. I’ll be racing with them until I’m 28 and I’m super-happy, hopefully there many more happy days ahead.”

Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsports Director: “This contract definitely means a lot to me personally because it was back in 2009 that we gave this young kid and his family our word that we’d take good care of him and he had a great future in front of him: we wanted to be a partner in that. We went through so many ups and downs with Jeffrey and he has collected all of his wins and titles with us – just one brand. It was actually quite emotional to know he could spend his career with just one company. I’m really happy that we could agree everything so early for another three years and I wish him a healthy and strong season and hopefully an even longer association with us when he’s stopped racing.”

Robert Jonas, Vice President KTM Motorsports Offroad: “Jeffrey’s story with KTM is really special and I think it shows the strong bond we have with him that he wanted to commit to another three years with us. We all know his speed and his ability, and that determination to get the best of himself on the circuit can be almost unmatchable. He is a spectacular athlete to watch and to work with and we’re looking forward to a lot more races together.”

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Just two days before the start of the MXGP world championship in Matterley Basin, the team KTM Sarholz announces the collaboration with the former world champion Jordi Tixier. The 27 year old Frenchman will compete the european rounds of the world championship for the german team.

Andre Sarholz:
 "After the decision was made that Jordi quits with his old team, we stayed in contact and try to make the deal happen. With the support of our sponsors and, especially, KTM we find a solution. We believe in his strength and are looking forward to a successfull season."

Jordi Tixier:
 "I’m not the type of person who gives up, I’m blessed to have a supporting family and a solid team believing and trusting in me. We raised our heads again and we put in work all we have to be in position on the grid. I thank the team Sarholz who did the best to be able to take me on board in 2020. The work done these last 3 weeks was very good. None of this would be possible without the support of factory KTM Austria and the trust of all my loyal personal partners, and sports partner."