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MANTOVA (Lombardia, Italy) 11 May 2019 – The 2019 Monster Energy MXGP of Lombardia launched into action today at the Italian circuit of Mantova where the top riders in the world battled in preparation for tomorrow’s action. As the evening rain rolls into Mantova Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen rest easy know the head into tomorrow’s pair of respective MXGP and MX2 championship races as the top qualifiers.

The difficult circuit was taken on by not only the premiere MXGP and MX2 classes for the first time since 2016 but also the European Motocross Championship of EMX2T and EMX125 presented by FMF Racing. 

The 250cc rippers of EMX2T presented by FMF Racing were to race on the track today where Team Ecomaxx Fuels’ Mike Kras took a dominant win after a disappointing round 1 in Matterley Basin several weeks ago. Meanwhile the series points leader, Verde Substance KTM’s Brad Anderson, crashed on the start before coming back through the pack to finish in 13th position.

EMX125 presented by FMF Racing was again stacked as nearly 100 riders were trimmed down to 40 via morning qualifying. The red plate holder Mattia Guadagnini from Maddii Racing Husqvarna remained on form however and after passing RFME MX Junior Team’s Oriol Oliver for second he later took the win away from WZ-Racing’s Simon Laengenfelder.

MXGP points leader Antonio Cairoli from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing kicked off his weekend with a perfect qualifying performance taking the lead from the first turn then checking out from the rest of the field before finishing with a gap 15 seconds over second place.

While Cairoli took the lead off the start it was the MXGP rookie Pauls Jonass who slotted into second on his Rockstar Energy Factory Racing Husqvarna. The freight train behind Jonass immediately included Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Clement Desalle, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer, and Team HRC’s Tim Gajser.

Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s Gautier Paulin was in 6th while just behind Standing Construct KTM’s Ivo Monticelli and Gebben Van Venrooy Kawasaki’s Alessandro Lupino clipped each other sending Lupino down.

Seewer dropped from 4th back to 13th as the race kicked off while Gajser passed Desalle and moved into third. Two laps later a mistake and missed jump from Jonass allowed Gajser to take 2nd while Paulin passed both Desalle and Jonass for 3rd. Ivo Monticelli was the next to make moves as he got past Desalle and Jonass the next lap.

Jonass’ Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Teammate Arminas Jasikonis was on a mission and came from 7th position passing Desalle, Jonass, and Monticelli for 4th. As time and the laps ticked away Gajser was unable to recover from the gap Cairoli created early while Paulin rode strong to hold off the final charges of Jasikonis. The top five was rounded out by another Husqvarna but not that of Jonass, instead it was taken by a surprisingly strong ride from A1M Husqvarna’s Tanel Leok.

Antonio Cairoli, “First of all it is nice to be back in Italy, it is a very difficult race for me because there are many things to do, even in the week before but I also really like it because of all the fans it is nice to hear them cheering. We had a good start today and luckily we could stay out front to take home the qualification race win.”

Tim Gajser,“I am feeling good to be back racing after the break. Today went good, I was feeling good on the bike, and on the track. I didn’t have the best start so I had to pass a couple of riders, when I got behind Tony he already had a good lead so I just stayed there and tried to find some nice lines for tomorrow.”

MXGP Qualifying Race Top Ten: 1. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 25:11.694; 2. Tim Gajser (SLO, Honda), +0:15.084; 3. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Yamaha), +0:20.879; 4. Arminas Jasikonis (LTU, Husqvarna), +0:27.612; 5. Tanel Leok (EST, Husqvarna), +0:31.096; 6. Ivo Monticelli (ITA, KTM), +0:33.419; 7. Pauls Jonass (LAT, Husqvarna), +0:35.190; 8. Clement Desalle (BEL, Kawasaki), +0:36.873; 9. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, Honda), +0:38.769; 10. Max Anstie (GBR, KTM), +0:40.69.

Main Photo: Antonio Cairoli

Bottom Photos: 1. Tim Gajser; 2. Gautier Paulin

Today’s MX2 Qualifying race was one of the most interesting of its kind this season so far with the pair of F&H Racing Kawasaki’s ridden by Adam Sterry and Henry Jacobi starting in first and second. 

Meanwhile the usual strong start of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado was missing as he came out of the first few turns outside of the top ten. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle was in 3rd out of turn 2 but by the time the first lap had been recorded he’d dropped 2 positions to 5th.

With Sterry leading Jacobi 2nd and Prado 8th Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen found himself in 4th behind Team 114 Motorsports’ Mitch Evans. Meanwhile Henry Jacobi took the lead from his teammate only to fall and drop to 14th immediately after.

The fall from Jacobi not only returned the lead to Sterry but also moved a handful of other riders forward a position including Olsen who then put his head down over the next 5 laps before passing Evans. 3 laps later, and just as Prado started to receive pressure from Honda Redmoto Assomotor’s Mathys Boisrame, Tom Vialle caught an edge through the waves eject the young Frenchman over the bars and out of the race.

In the same lap as Vialle’s crash Olsen took the lead from Sterry which then ended 2 laps later when he passed the checkered flag as the top qualifier. Sterry’s impressive ride will give him 2nd gate pick tomorrow ahead of Evans, Prado, and Boisrame.

Thomas Kjser Olsen,“It was great to be out there again, I got off the start a little bit bad so I had some work to do but I just tried to work on my technique because the track was quite difficult. I worked my way up through the pack but I was just taking it kind of easy knowing it was qualifying,  I saw Adam and knew I could do it so I thought why not go for it, I just felt good out there and felt in control. It was good to get the win.”

The top Qualifying Italian rider was Yamaha Action MC Migliori’s Michele Cervellin who said, “It was not too bad of a qualifying result in 10th but I hope to have a better result tomorrow. We are close to my home and I have many fans here so I hope to have a good race.”

MX2 Qualifying Race Top Ten: 1. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, Husqvarna), 25:37.634; 2. Adam Sterry (GBR, Kawasaki), +0:03.962; 3. Mitchell Evans (AUS, Honda), +0:07.449; 4. Jorge Prado (ESP, KTM), +0:14.209; 5. Mathys Boisrame (FRA, Honda), +0:15.157; 6. Ben Watson (GBR, Yamaha), +0:16.220; 7. Davy Pootjes (NED, Husqvarna), +0:22.382; 8. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, Honda), +0:24.269; 9. Henry Jacobi (GER, Kawasaki), +0:25.703; 10. Michele Cervellin (ITA, Yamaha), +0:31.233

Main Photo: Thomas Kjer Olsen

Bottom Photo: 1. Adam Sterry; 2. Mitchell Evans

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MONSTER ENERGY MXGP OF LOMBARDIA – QUICK FACTS

Circuit length: 1660

Type of ground: hard sand

Temperature: 22°

Weather conditions: cloudy

MXGP will be available across the board in high definition and is also globally available to view live and in HD on MXGP-TV.com. Click here for the complete list of countries and cooperating MXGP broadcasting networks.

Timetable

SUNDAY: 09:45 EMX2T Race 2, 10:25 MX2 Warm-Up,10:45 MXGP Warm-Up, 11:30 EMX125 Race, 13:15 MX2 Race 14:15 MXGP Race, 16:10 MX2 Race 2, 17:10 MXGP Race 2

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The 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship is in full swing and so are the battles between MXGP titans such as Antonio Cairoli and Tim Gajser. Now MXGP continues into Mantova, Italy, for the Monster Energy MXGP of Lombardia followed by a handful of other European rounds of racing action! From Lombardia to France and Portugal between each of these upcoming rounds come with not only amazing racing but the opportunity for you to be treated as an MXGP VIP!

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LOMBARDIA (Mantova – Italy) 10 May 2019 – The 2019 MXGP FIM Motocross World Championshipis back to racing this weekend for the Monster Energy MXGP of Lombardia. Now 5 weeks since the last round of racing in Trentino the riders, fans, and crew are all ready for the 5^thround of the season at the Italian sand circuit of Mantova.

TV coverage for the weekend will be broadcasted through Youthstream’s TV partners around the world. The second Italian round of the season will also be LIVE in the host country for MXGP Race 2 on RAI Sport+ HD!

The event including Saturday’s Qualifying races and the additional classes of EMX2T and EMX125 presented by FMF Racing will additionally be streamed LIVE around the world on MXGP’s own online streaming TV service, www.MXGP-TV.com.

As always fans can also watch the 26min Behind the Gatespecial feature via our TV partners or on MXGP-TV the Tuesday following the event. To find out when, where, and how to watch in your home country check the listings below.

USA - CANADA

CBS Sports Network

Sunday 12 May – MX2 Race 2 – 10:00 am ET – Live

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 2 – 11:00 am ET – Live

EUROPE

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 12 May – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – Live

Sunday 12 May – MX2 Race 2 – 19:30 CET – Delayed

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 2 – 20:00 CET – Delayed

BALTICS (Estonia – Latvia - Lithuania)

TV Play Sports + 

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Live

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – Live

TV Play Premium

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Live

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – Live

BELGIUM 

PLAY SPORTS 1

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Live

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – Live

BULGARIA

BNT

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 1 – 15:00 Bulgaria timing – Live

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 Bulgaria timing – Live

FRANCE

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 12 May – MX2 Race 2 – 19:30 CET – Delayed

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 2 – 20:00 CET – Delayed

AUTOMOTO LA CHAINE 

Sunday 12 May – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – Live

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Live

Sunday 12 May – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – Live

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – Live

ITALY

RAI SPORT+ HD

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – Live

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 12 May – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – Live

Sunday 12 May – MX2 Race 2 – 19:30 CET – Delayed

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 2 – 20:00 CET – Delayed

NETHERLANDS

NOS

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Live streaming

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – Live streaming

PORTUGAL

Sport TV 5

Sunday 12 May – MX2 Race 1 – 18:30 GMT – Delayed

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 1 – 19:30 GMT – Delayed 

Sunday 12 May – MX2 Race 2 – 20:30 GMT – Delayed

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 2 – 21:30 GMT – Delayed

SLOVENIA 

Sport TV1

Sunday 12 May – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – Live

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Live

Sunday 12 May – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – Live

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – Live

ASIA

FOX SPORTS 3 SEA (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia)

Sunday 12 May – MX2 Race 2 – 22:00 HKT – Live

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 2 – 23:00 HKT – Live

Monday 13 May – MX2 Race 1 – 14:30 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MXGP Race 1 – 15:30 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MX2 Race 2 – 16:30 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MXGP Race 2 – 17:30 HKT – Delayed

FOX SPORTS INDONESIA 

Monday 13 May – MX2 Race 1 – 11:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MX2 Race 2 – 13:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MXGP Race 2 – 14:00 HKT – Delayed

FOX SPORTS 2 MALAYSIA 

Monday 13 May – MX2 Race 1 – 11:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MX2 Race 2 – 13:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MXGP Race 2 – 14:00 HKT – Delayed

FOX SPORTS 2 SINGAPORE 

Monday 13 May – MX2 Race 1 – 11:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MX2 Race 2 – 13:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MXGP Race 2 – 14:00 HKT – Delayed

FOX SPORTS SEA (Hong Kong – Macau – Thailand)

Monday 13 May – MX2 Race 1 – 11:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MX2 Race 2 – 13:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MXGP Race 2 – 14:00 HKT – Delayed

FOX SPORTS ASIA 

Monday 13 May – MX2 Race 1 – 11:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MXGP Race 1 – 12:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MX2 Race 2 – 13:00 HKT – Delayed

Monday 13 May – MXGP Race 2 – 14:00 HKT – Delayed

CHINA

Star Sports 2 China 

Sunday 12 May – MX2 Race 2 – 22:00 HKT – Live

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 2 – 23:00 HKT – Live

Star Sports China 

Tuesday 14 May – MX2 Race 1 – 09:00 HKT – Delayed

Tuesday 14 May – MXGP Race 1 – 10:00 HKT – Delayed

Tuesday 14 May – MX2 Race 2 – 11:00 HKT – Delayed

Tuesday 14 May – MXGP Race 2 – 12:00 HKT – Delayed

BRAZIL

BANDSPORTS 

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 1 – 09:00 Brazil timing – Live

Sunday 12 May – MXGP Race 2 – 12:00 Brazil timing – Live

26mn “Behind the gate” partners: 

USA – Canada: Motortrend // MAV TV 

Europe: Motorsport TV – Motortrend 

Croatia: Kreator TV 

Finland: MTV 

France: Automoto la Chaine 

Italy: Automototv 

Portugal: Sport TV 

Netherland: RTL 

Portugal: Sport TV 

Slovenia: Sport TV 

Spain: Movistar 

Latin America: FOX Sports

Brazil: Bandsports

Caribbean: Flow Sports 

Asia: FOX Sports 

Africa: Sport connect

MXGP will be available across the board in high definition and is also globally available to view live and in HD on MXGP-TV.com. Click here for the complete list of countries and cooperating MXGP broadcasting networks.

Timetable

SATURDAY: 08:50 EMX2T Free Practice, 09:15 EMX125 Group 1 Free Practice, 09:40 EMX125 Group 2 Free Practice, 10:20EMX2t Qualifying, 11:00 EMX125 Group 1 Qualifying, 11:40 EMX125 Group 2 Qualifying, 12:30 MX2 Free Practice, 13:00 MXGP Free Practice, 13:55 EMX2T Race 1, 14:40 MX2 Time Practice,15:15 MXGP Time Practice,16:05 EMX125 Race 1,16:55 MX2 Qualifying Race, 17:40 MXGP Qualifying race

SUNDAY: 09:45 EMX2T Race 2, 10:25 MX2 Warm-Up,10:45 MXGP Warm-Up, 11:30 EMX125 Race, 13:15 MX2 Race 14:15 MXGP Race, 16:10 MX2 Race 2, 17:10 MXGP Race 2

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Monster Energy MXGP of Lombardia

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 9 May 2019 - The 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship is back to racing this weekend as MXGP heads to the circuit of Mantova, Italy. Over a month since the last round took to Trentino in dramatic fashion the Monster Energy MXGP of Lombardia this weekend will be the second Italian round of the season. Last visiting the sandy Mantova circuit during the 2016 season Italian fans and the world’s best motocross riders will bring the venue back to life this weekend.

As the championship fights start to heat up in both the MXGP and MX2 categories the round of Lombardia will also host the two stoke FIM Europe Championships of EMX125 and EMX2T presented by FMF Racing. In EMX2T presented by FMF Racing Verde Substance KTM’s Brad Anderson will see if he can replicate his 1-1 result during the season opener in Great Britain while Team Ecomaxx Fuels’ Mike Kras will try and avenge his DNF during Race 2 at Matterley Basin. EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing will see its third round this weekend as Italian Mattia Guadagnini from Maddi Racing Husqvarna leads the Championship standings by 10 point over Team VR’s Tom Guyon.

The MXGP title chase heated up at the previous round in Trentino where Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli and Team HRC’s Tim Gajser went all out in a battle for the win. High speeds, endurance, and tight but clean racing made for an epic prelude to the break prior to this weekend. With the return of racing this week and again in Italy on a circuit the pair battled on in 2016 expectations are deservedly high for what lies ahead.

As Cairoli looks to maintain his points advantage Gajser will be striving to maintain the momentum at a venue he took 1-1 finishes for the MXGP overall in 2016. The pair of title contenders will have to do with the improving speed of Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s Gautier Paulin and others however.

Paulin finished 2^ndoverall in Mantova in 2016 and seemed to have found a way to separate himself from the rest of the field in Trentino but will now need to bridge the gap to Cairoli and Gajser.

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Arminas Jasikonis could be a potential podium this weekend after showing impressive speed and consistency throughout the year thus far. The lengthy Lithuanian is no stranger to sand and currently holds down 4^thin the championship standings.

Honda SR Motoblouzrider Jeremy Van Horebeek also has strong results from past editions of MXGP in Mantova scoring 5^thin 2016 and 2^ndin 2015. It is safe to say that the Belgian is feeling as good if not better than ever currently making him a threat to the podium.

Van Horebeek’s fellow countryman Clement Desalle from Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing is expected to return this weekend after Kawasaki announced the 6^thplace rider in the championship standings had a knee operation following Trentino.

While many were waiting to see Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings return to racing this week it looks as if they may have to wait a little longer as KTM has given no indication of his return yet.

MXGP Championship Top Ten: 1. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 191 points; 2. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 175 p.; 3. Gautier Paulin (FRA, YAM), 142 p.; 4. Arminas Jasikonis (LTU, HUS), 120 p.; 5. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, HON), 113 p.; 6. Clement Desalle (BEL, KAW), 112 p.; 7. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, YAM), 98 p.; 8. Shaun Simpson (GBR, KTM), 88 p.; 9. Julien Lieber (BEL, KAW), 79 p.; 10. Arnaud Tonus (SUI, YAM), 71 p.

The MX2 class meanwhile has all eyes focused on the defending champion from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Jorge Prado. It is Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen that leads the championship standings however. 

The reason behind Prado’s popularity is clear though seeing that the young Spaniard has dominated each of the 3 rounds he’s entered, the problem being 4 rounds are in the books. Success for Prado should not be a forgone conclusion though as its not just Olsen looking to top the podium several others such as FH Racing Kawasaki’s Henry Jacobi, Monster Energy Kemea Yamaha’s Ben Watson and Jago Geerts, or even Prado’s rookie Red Bull KTM Teammate Tom Vialle.

Jacobi has been perhaps the most interesting rider to watch lately as his flamboyant and at times all out riding style appears to push the boundaries of control. Jacobi has already had a better season four rounds in than any year prior and what started as a goal of being in the top is no longer sufficient for the German.

The Kemea Yamaha’s of Watson and Geerts have surprised many as Geerts has surpassed expectations with brilliant riding and last-minute passes to hold fifth in the championship standings. Points wise Watson leads Geerts but while he has shown speed his inconsistent performances have yet to earn the Brit a podium this season.

The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammate of Prado, Tom Vialle, has been the most impressive rookie yet aided by impeccable starts allowing him to run at the front from the beginning.

Team HRC’s Calvin Vlaanderen has scored 4^thplace overall in the first 3 rounds of 2019 before fracturing his fibula in Trentino just over a month ago. While we may not see Vlaanderen at full speed the Dutchman has been confirmed for racing this weekend by Honda.

MX2 Championship Top Ten: 1. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, HUS), 170 points; 2. Jorge Prado (ESP, KTM), 150 p.; 3. Henry Jacobi (GER, KAW), 147 p.; 4. Ben Watson (GBR, YAM), 129 p.; 5. Jago Geerts (BEL, YAM), 125 p.; 6. Tom Vialle (FRA, KTM), 121 p.; 7. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, HON), 107 p.; 8. Mitchell Evans (AUS, HON), 89 p.; 9. Adam Sterry (GBR, KAW), 89 p.; 10. Davy Pootjes (NED, HUS), 76 p. 

Timetable

SATURDAY: 08:50 EMX2T Free Practice, 09:15 EMX125 Group 1 Free Practice, 09:40 EMX125 Group 2 Free Practice, 10:20EMX2t Qualifying, 11:00 EMX125 Group 1 Qualifying, 11:40 EMX125 Group 2 Qualifying, 12:30 MX2 Free Practice, 13:00 MXGP Free Practice, 13:55 EMX2T Race 1, 14:40 MX2 Time Practice,15:15 MXGP Time Practice,16:05 EMX125 Race 1,16:55 MX2 Qualifying Race, 17:40 MXGP Qualifying race

SUNDAY: 09:45 EMX2T Race 2, 10:25 MX2 Warm-Up,10:45 MXGP Warm-Up, 11:30 EMX125 Race, 13:15 MX2 Race 14:15 MXGP Race, 16:10 MX2 Race 2, 17:10 MXGP Race 2

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Monster Energy MXGP of Lombardia

With three Grand Prix’s held in Italy in 2019, there is little doubt that each and every one will be jam packed with spectators, as motocross in Italy at the moment is hot.

The Trentino circuit held round four of the FIM Motocross World Championship, and this weekend we will see four five played out in the village of Mantova, while the 15^th round will be held at Imola.

Of course, with nine-time World motocross champion Antonio Cairoli leading the MXGP championship points, you know the Italian people will support their legend.

So as Cairoli heads to the Citta’ Di Mantova circuit for the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Lombardia we wanted to highlight the other Italian racers riding in Italy this coming weekend.

In MXGP the Italian attendance is good and as we saw in last months Grand Prix in Trentino, the success rate might also be up there. In Trentino, Cairoli finished second, Ivo Monticelli finished fifth, and Alessandro Lupino finished in seventh place. Of course, while Cairoli will be looking for victory in Mantova, Monticelli and Lupino would probably be happy with top ten again on home soil.

“I was pretty happy with Trentino, even though I know my riding could be even better,” Lupino said after Trentino. “I scored good points, my best GP so far, and this seventh position is good for everyone in the team. We had five weeks before Mantova to be even stronger. I know that I can be in the top ten regularly, and that is what we will work for.”

As tough as the MXGP class is, Monticelli is holding down 12^th place in the series points and Lupino is 14^th. Now for somebody like Cairoli, that isn’t a great position, but for the other Italian riders, both racing for privateer teams, these results are brilliant.

The fourth Italian in MXGP, Samuele Bernardini the fight for points has been much tougher. Recently out of the MX2 class, Bernardini has scored just three points and sits in 28^th place in the World. Still, a fighter, don’t be surprised to see this Italian lion fight hard in Mantova.

Now while Italy has a strong group of riders in MXGP, the MX2 class is a little thin. In fact, just two riders sit in the top 20 and those are Michele Cervellin, and Alberto Forato, holding down 11^th and 20^th places respectively.

Cervellin, who has long been the stand-out Italian in MX2 has scored 73 points and is good in the sand, so Mantova might help him move into the top ten in the series points.

Had it not been for a seventh place overall in Valkenswaard, Forato wouldn’t have a single point to his name, but that 23-point haul moved him into the top 20 in the MX2 class.

All eyes will be on these riders as they continue to hold the Italian flag high in MXGP and MX2.

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco), 7 May 2019 – Youthstream and SUNSTAR are pleased to announce a new partnership agreement to promote the BRAKING brand for the remainder of the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship. Starting from the upcoming Monster Energy MXGP of Lombardia, BRAKING joins the list of top industry brands committed to MXGP at the highest level of motocross racing around the world.

BRAKING, under umbrella of Sunstar group, is an aftermarket leader for motorcycle brake design, functionality, and reliability. With the use of BRAKING’s innovative products in 2 wheeled sports many of the top riders and race teams in the world have accomplished success at the highest levels of competition. Now with 120 titles to their name Youthstream proudly welcomes BRAKING by Sunstar to the family of MXGP partners.

For more information on BRAKING or SUNSTAR visit the links below and be sure to follow the social media pages of MXGP along with MXGP.com

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The Monster Energy MXGP of Lombardia will take place in Mantova this weekend, on May the 11th and 12th. 

Timetable and Entry Lists of the event are online and available for download in PDF format HERE below: