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CRAWFORDSVILLE (USA) 2 October 2025 – Infront Moto Racing is thrilled to announce the release of Issue #142 of the MXGP Magazine, bringing fans another edition filled with exciting stories, exclusive insights, and unforgettable highlights from the FIM Motocross World Championship.

The Cover & Rider of the Month spotlights Romain Febvre, the newly crowned MXGP World Champion, celebrating his consistency, determination, and spectacular run that secured him the ultimate title in motocross.

Our Racing Catch-Up revisits the thrilling overseas rounds of Turkiye, China, and Australia, highlighting not only the decisive racing action but also the unique atmosphere and culture that made these events truly special for riders and fans alike.

This month’s Special Features shine a light on two powerful stories.

Women in Motocross, showcasing the incredible talent, growth and inspiring role of female riders at the highest level and their dedication to their craft.

MXGP the Album, celebrating the launch of the new edition of the iconic photo book by Pascal Haudiquert, capturing the magic and raw emotion of the MXGP season that always keep a lasting mark on the minds of motocross fans and a great memorabilia.

The Vintage Bike feature takes us back to 2005 with Ben Townley’s KTM 450, a legendary machine from one of the most memorable eras of the sport.

Meanwhile, the Vlog section follows Italian star Alessandro Lupino, giving fans a personal glimpse into his post-racing world and his amazing projects

Finally, the Hall of Fame proudly welcomes Ivan Tedesco, honouring the American legend whose career achievements and commitment to motocross left a lasting legacy on the sport worldwide.

All this and more awaits you in MXGP Magazine Issue #142, available for FREE on the Apple Store and Google Play Read it HERE.

Users who have already downloaded previous issues on iOS can find the new edition by opening the News Stand and tapping the latest cover. Android users can access the magazine for free via the Issuu app.

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CRAWFORDSVILLE (Indiana, USA) 2 October 2025 – Infront Moto Racing is thrilled to present the provisional 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship Calendar, featuring 20 rounds across some of the sport’s most iconic and challenging venues. The season will conclude with the prestigious Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in Ernée, France, on 4 October 2026.

The 2026 season will begin on 22 February with a yet-to-be-announced venue before heading to Argentina on 8 March, on a location to be announced soon for the now traditional South American round. Two weeks later, MXGP heads to Spain for the Doñana Xperience Almonte MXGP of Andalucia, taking place for the very first time in Almonte in the province of Huelva, in the heart of the Andalusian region on 22 March for the first European outing, followed directly by Switzerland in Frauenfeld on 29 March, the first back-to-back races of the year.

Then there will be a strong spring block in Europe. April will see the Italian double-header with Riola Sardo (Sardegna) on 12 April and Pietramurata (Trentino) on 19 April, both firm and regular fixtures in the early MXGP calendar.

The championship resumes after a two-week break in Great Britain on 10 May at a venue to be announce shortly, before an intense triple-header unfolds:

• France (Lacapelle Marival) on 24 May
• Germany (Teutschenthal) on 31 May
• Latvia (Kegums) on 7 June

Then summer heat will start to come as the series travels back to Italy, with Montevarchi hosting the MXGP of Italy on 21 June, followed by another back-to-back pairing with Portugal (Águeda) on 28 June.

After a short pause, July resumes with a hot triple header, comprising of a TBA event on 19 July, before moving straight to Czech Republic (Loket) on 26 July. The back-to-back flows directly into Flanders (Lommel) on 2 August, creating a high-intensity triple-header.

In August, the action heads north with Sweden (Uddevalla) on 16 August and the Netherlands (Arnhem) on 23 August, another back-to-back weekend to close the European summer.

The decisive overseas phase of the championship begins the grand finale in September with a triple-header:

• Turkiye (Afyonkarahisar) on 6 September
• China (Shanghai) on 13 September
• Australia (Darwin) on 20 September

This challenging run of three consecutive overseas races will bring the 2026 season to a spectacular close.

Women’s and European Championships

The 2026 FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship (WMX) will be featuring 6 rounds starting in Great Britain to then go to France and Germany. Going to Italy and Netherlands as it has done for the past few years and will conclude once again in Australia for an amazing final in Darwin.

The FIM Europe European Motocross Championships (EMX) will once again feature the EMX250 and EMX125 categories with 12 rounds scheduled, alongside selected appearances of EMX65, EMX85, EMX2t, and EMXOpen. The finals for EMX65, EMX85, and EMX2t will take its usual place in Loket (Czech Republic), while Lommel (Belgium) will once again host the EMXOpen finale.

In addition, the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship as announce earlier this year, will take place on 5 July in Jinin, Czech Republic, continuing its role in developing the next generation of motocross stars.

The season will conclude with the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in Ernée, France (2–4 October 2026), where riders from across the globe will unite to compete for national pride in what promises to be an unforgettable climax to the season in the iconic venue.

Infront Moto Racing, together with FIM, FIM Europe and all organizers, remains committed to delivering a dynamic and globally diverse championship that celebrates the very best of motocross and provides fans with another season of world-class racing.

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With a few days passed since the last Grand Prix of the season, which was held in Darwin, Australia last weekend, it is important to reflect on what was not only a great event, but also a very special motocross track.

Most of the riders enjoyed the layout and how the track was prepared. Dutchman, Glenn Coldenhoff, who finished on the podium on Sunday was extra happy with how the event was organized.

“For me, it has been incredible, track wise one of the best I have ridden. A lot of line choices and you could move around on the track. After each session, people were waiting for us with water, and you cannot believe how nice that is when it is so hot. I think they should get Grand Prix of the year award.”

New World MXGP champion, Romain Febvre agreed with Coldenhoff and is looking forward to seeing more tracks with this same type of preparation, as they Australian track builders or the people who prepared the track after each race knew their job.

“Actually, the same as what Glenn said. The track was a little bit small on lap times, but preparation was really good. Normally, the track would be rock hard, but they prepared the track so well. Watering was perfect, not too much and it was great preparation, and they made today, like, every corner had double lines, outside and inside and we don’t always have that. Many tracks are often one lines. The organization was good and also the paddock area, a bit like Qatar. It is good to finish the season with this type of track and organization."

Saturday qualification winner and second in the world MXGP championship points, Lucas Coenen felt it was one of the best tracks he has ever ridden and enjoyed the experience a lot.

“I mean, when I went out in free practice, I told my mechanic, this is one of the best tracks I have ever ridden. So fun to ride and bumpy from the first session, which is impressive. The layout is fun to ride, and you find a bit of everything with this track. I can say one word, I love it.”

Kiara Fontanesi who won the Saturday moto for the women, felt the circuit was a blessing, with it being very rough, and a real challenge for the ladies.

“I do like the track; we should have them like this in Europe as well. Going into free practice and it was already rough, and it took me some time to get used to that. It was rough and you also needed to be smart to ride the bike. I wish we could have the same ground in Europe.”

Now all the riders will be looking forward to the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, when the best in the world again head down under and experience what is a magnificent event, with a perfect racetrack and organization.

MONACO (Principality of Monaco), 25 September 2025 – Infront Moto Racing joins the FIM and ACU in expressing deep sadness at the passing of Chris Warren, a respected and long-standing figure in the world of motocross.

Chris dedicated his life to the sport, serving the ACU Motocross Committee from 2006 to 2023, including as Vice Chairman, and contributing to the FIM Motocross Commission (CMS) since 2015. Over his decades of service, he officiated at hundreds of FIM Motocross Grands Prix and several Motocross of Nations, holding the role of FIM Chief Flag Steward with professionalism and passion.

He also played a pivotal role in the promotion of Sidecar Motocross, the training of marshals worldwide, and the coordination of Team GB at the 2007 MXoN. His tireless dedication helped elevate safety standards, strengthen international collaboration, and inspire countless colleagues and volunteers across the motocross community.

David Luongo, Infront Moto Racing CEO, stated:
"Chris was a cornerstone of our sport, a man whose devotion to motocross was matched only by his kindness and generosity. His work behind the scenes often went unseen by fans, but it was essential to the growth and safety of our championships. We are grateful for his lifelong contribution and will miss him deeply."

The entire MXGP family sends its heartfelt condolences to Chris’ family and all his friends, offering them strength and support in this difficult time. His professionalism, passion, and dedication will remain forever in our memories and in the history of our sport.

Rest in peace, Chris.

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It is a young and dynamic team that will defend the colors of team Honda Motoblouz SR Motul, as Thibault Benistant joins us to race alongside Kevin Horgmo for the 2026 season.

As Kevin Horgmo was forced to do two years ago, Thibault Bénistant must leave the MX2 category to join the MXGP class after celebrating his 23rd birthday this year. A talented rider, two-time European champion, winner of three Grand Prix and nine MX2 races, and eighteen-time GP podium finisher, Thibault joins a team that he knows pretty well after choosing to train since last winter alongside Yves Demaria, the team’s coach for several seasons. Thibault has trained throughout the year alongside Kevin, with whom they have immediately bonded, and both Yves and Josse have high hopes for this pair of young riders – 23 years old for Thibault and 25 years old for Kevin – who will represent the team in the French and World Championships next season.

Thibault Benistant:

“After so many years in blue and in the MX2 category, it’s time for me to change colours for this move to MXGP. I needed a change of scenery, and that’s why I came back to the south last winter to train alongside Yves. I’ve been working with the riders and staff of the Honda SR team throughout the season in training, and it went very well. I’m very happy to be joining a French team, made up of serious and very competent people, and I can’t wait to start training and have fun on the Honda for my MXGP debut.”

Josse Sallefranque:

“Very happy to see Thibault join us, it’s great to have a rider who was competing in the top 5 in MX2 trust us. It’s very rewarding for the team, and the fact that he’s a French rider is excellent for many of our partners. Thibault has great qualities that should allow him to achieve great performances in MXGP and we’re going to have a great duo of riders with Kevin; we know that this sport can have setbacks, we saw it this year, and we hope to achieve good results with them as it was at the beginning of the year before Kevin’s injury.”

Yves Demaria:

“We are very happy to welcome Thibault to the team. Working with him this year allowed me to discover him, and he has great qualities. He is French, we decided to make him an offer and it was a natural choice to have him alongside Kevin. They spent seven or eight months together, they get along well and that is important for the team’s cohesion. We have high hopes for this duo for 2026.”

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Get ready for an exhilarating deep dive into the latest episode of Behind the Gate - Reality Check on MXGP-TV.com!

The MXGP of China saw another GP victory for Jeffrey Herlings, but why does he eat potato chips when it gets hot?! Then the MXGP of Australia saw three World Champions crowned down under despite the rain and thunder!

The final episode of the 2025 GP season gives you the views of title contenders in MXGP, MX2, and WMX as the awesome new Hidden Valley circuit served up a memorable closing round!  For the Australian public and the Championship winners it certainly was “Worth the Wait!”.

With deep insight and full analysis from Paul Malin, Lisa Leyland, and Ben Rumbold, “Worth the Wait” takes you deep behind the scenes of the closing stages of the 2025 Motocross World Championships!

Join us as we continue to follow these incredible athletes on their journey to greatness. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes action and exclusive insights on MXGP-TV.com

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 24th September 2025 – Infront Moto Racing is proud to continue its partnership with Acerbis for the Acerbis Best Lap Competition, a highlight of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship.

This season once again delivered unforgettable action across MXGP and MX2, with the Acerbis Best Lap awards shining a spotlight on the riders who combined speed, focus, and determination to clock the fastest laps of the year.

How does the competition work?

At the end of each Grand Prix, the rider who records the fastest lap in both MXGP and MX2 earns one point in the Acerbis Best Lap Competition. The rider with the most points at the end of the season takes home the Acerbis Best Lap Award, officially presented during the MXGP Awards ceremony.

Photo: Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo, Lucas Coenen, FIM President Jorge Viegas 

After winning the Acerbis Best Lap Award in MX2 in 2024, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Lucas Coenen carried his raw pace into the premier class in 2025, securing the MXGP Acerbis Best Lap Award with 8 fastest laps across the 20-round season, 40% of all races.

His ability to find another level of speed under pressure highlighted his debut MXGP campaign. Coenen becomes one of the few riders to win the Acerbis Best Lap title in both categories, and he did it in back-to-back years.

Behind him, Red Bull KTM teammate Jeffrey Herlings finished with 4 fastest laps while Tim Gajser from Honda HRC and Romain Febvre from Kawasaki Racing Team each posted 3.

In MX2, Simon Längenfelder from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing delivered blistering pace all season long to secure the MX2 Acerbis Best Lap Award with 6 fastest laps, representing 30% of the season’s races.

Just behind, Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Kay de Wolf finished just behind with 5 followed by Red Bull KTM riders Sacha Coenen with 4 and Andrea Adamo with 2 which shows the tightness in the series this year.

Photo: David Luongo, Simon Längenfelder, Jorge Viegas 

Both Lucas Coenen and Simon Längenfelder received their Acerbis Best Lap Awards during the 2025 MXGP Awards in Darwin, Australia, on the stunning location of the Mindil Casino Resort. The event was streamed live globally on MXGP-TV, YouTube, and Facebook, allowing fans worldwide to celebrate motocross’s fastest riders.

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 24th September 2025 – Infront Moto Racing is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Fox Holeshot competition, which once again highlighted the importance of lightning-fast starts across the FIM Motocross World Championship season. The launch out of the gate and control through the opening corner remain decisive moments in modern motocross, and riders continue to push the limits to master this vital skill. The prize was given in person by Kenny Day, FOX Global sports Marketing Manager.

How does the competition work?
At every MXGP and MX2 Grand Prix, the first rider to cross the white line painted at the exit of the first corner secures the Fox Holeshot and earns one point in the special Holeshot classification. At the end of the season, the rider with the most points in each category wins the Fox Holeshot Award, presented during the annual MXGP Awards ceremony.

In MXGP, in only his rookie season in the premier class, Lucas Coenen of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing made an immediate impact by taking the 2025 MXGP Fox Holeshot Award with a remarkable 13 Fox Holeshots. The Belgian’s explosive speed out of the gate quickly set him apart as one of the sharpest starters in the field, giving him the advantage race after race.

World Champion Romain Febvre from Kawasaki Racing Team and Glenn Coldenhoff from Fantic Factory Racing tied for second place with 7 Fox Holeshots each, while Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team’s Jeremy Seewer ranked fourth with 3.

In MX2, Sacha Coenen of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing once again underlined his reputation as one of the fastest starters in motocross. For the second consecutive season, the young Belgian earned the MX2 Fox Holeshot Award, and once again with a stunning 16 Fox Holeshots, more than double his closest rival who was his teammate and MX2 World Champion Simon Längenfelder finishing second with 7 Holeshots.

They were followed by 2023 World Champion Andrea Adamo, also representing Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, with 6. Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Liam Everts completed the top four with 2.

Celebrated at the MXGP Awards in Darwin

Lucas and Sacha Coenen officially received their Fox Holeshot Awards during the MXGP Awards in Darwin, Australia, held against the iconic sunset backdrop of Mindil Beach. The ceremony was streamed live worldwide via MXGP-TV, YouTube, and Facebook, allowing fans across the globe to celebrate this achievement with them.

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