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MANTOVA (Lombardia), 23 August 2015 – The fifteenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship was dominated by Yamaha Factory Racing Yamalube’s Romain Febvre and Monster Energy DRT Kawasaki’s Max Anstie who used their creative lines and unique skill to stand top of the box here at the MXGP of Lombardia.

Yamaha Factory Racing Yamalube’s Romain Febvre is proving he’s got all the ingredients of a world champion and that smell of a freshly baked title is starting to waft into the Yamaha pits. Eleven race wins, six overall victories and ten consecutive podium finishes have left Febvre with a healthy 101 point lead in the MXGP Championship.

He’s not the picture of consistency we saw last year but the vice-world champion Yamaha Factory Racing Yamalube’s Jeremy Van Horebeek is starting to piece the puzzle back together, starting with a Fox Holeshot which was a box he ticked in race two. After finishing second overall, Van Horebeek said, “It’s been a wild ride this year, but I knew I could do this. It’s my second time on the podium but proved that I can still do it, so I am happy.”

After a few rough years hindered by injury, Team HRC’s Evgeny Bobryshev has finally turned his ship around and is looking strong and consistent. The Russian was second in race one and fourth in race two which left him uncorking his third bottle of bubbles this year. “I’m tired of crashing so being consistent is important for me,” Bobryshev said.

This weekend was far from the sand of Lommel, but Hitachi Construction Machinery Revo KTM’s Shaun Simpson was still fast. The Brit has finally received factory support from KTM and was looking strong and confident on the new 2016 KTM 450SX-F, which he rode to fourth.

Team HRC’s Gautier Paulin made the best of a bad day to finish fifth overall. He is still second in the championship 33 points clear of his teammate Bobryshev.

As for the locals, TM Racing Factory Team’s Davide Guarneri finished up in twelfth overall while DP19 Yamaha Racing’s David Philippaerts put an end to his weekend after a first corner crash flared up his previous injuries.

MXGP Race 1 Top Ten: 1. Romain Febvre (FRA, Yamaha), 34:31.030; 2. Evgeny Bobryshev (RUS, Honda), +0:04.594; 3. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, Yamaha), +0:07.105; 4. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Honda), +0:09.938; 5. Shaun Simpson (GBR, KTM), +0:14.492; 6. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, Suzuki), +0:16.210; 7. Dean Ferris (AUS, Husqvarna), +0:22.134; 8. Maximilian Nagl (GER, Husqvarna), +0:28.494; 9. Todd Waters (AUS, Husqvarna), +0:31.739; 10. Tyla Rattray (RSA, Kawasaki), +0:35.189.

MXGP Race 2 Top Ten: 1. Romain Febvre (FRA, Yamaha), 34:43.106; 2. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, Yamaha), +0:07.639; 3. Shaun Simpson (GBR, KTM), +0:09.232; 4. Evgeny Bobryshev (RUS, Honda), +0:11.658; 5. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, Suzuki), +0:13.769; 6. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Honda), +0:17.029; 7. Christophe Charlier (FRA, Honda), +0:19.019; 8. Dean Ferris (AUS, Husqvarna), +0:22.061; 9. Tyla Rattray (RSA, Kawasaki), +0:32.673; 10. Maximilian Nagl (GER, Husqvarna), +0:33.689.

MXGP Overall Top Ten: 1. Romain Febvre (FRA, YAM), 50 points; 2. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, YAM), 42 p.; 3. Evgeny Bobryshev (RUS, HON), 40 p.; 4. Shaun Simpson (GBR, KTM), 36 p.; 5. Gautier Paulin (FRA, HON), 33 p.; 6. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, SUZ), 31 p.; 7. Dean Ferris (AUS, HUS), 27 p.; 8. Maximilian Nagl (GER, HUS), 24 p.; 9. Tyla Rattray (RSA, KAW), 23 p.; 10. Todd Waters (AUS, HUS), 22 p.

MXGP Championship Top Ten: 1. Romain Febvre (FRA, YAM), 597 points; 2. Gautier Paulin (FRA, HON), 496 p.; 3. Evgeny Bobryshev (RUS, HON), 463 p.; 4. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 416 p.; 5. Shaun Simpson (GBR, KTM), 392 p.; 6. Maximilian Nagl (GER, HUS), 384 p.; 7. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, YAM), 366 p.; 8. Clement Desalle (BEL, SUZ), 331 p.; 9. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, SUZ), 321 p.; 10. Todd Waters (AUS, HUS), 300 p.

MXGP Manufacturer: 1. Yamaha, 605 points; 2. KTM, 583 p.; 3. Suzuki, 576 p.; 4. Honda, 569 p.; 5. Husqvarna, 544 p.; 6. Kawasaki, 357 p.; 7. TM, 112 p.

Monster Energy DRT Kawasaki’s Max Anstie was once again in a league of his own. The Brit overcame some adversity, clutch issues and a small crash in race one, to dominate both races for his third perfect weekend and grand prix overall. As a result, the number 99 has leap frogged from seventh in the championship to third.

It was far from a perfect weekend for Honda Gariboldi’s Tim Gajser but fair play to the young Slovenian who managed to bounce back nicely from a rough day of qualifying to tie in points with the championship leader Pauls Jonass.

The saying ‘consistency wins championships’ is on repeat in Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass’ head and it is working to his benefit. The young Latvian, who is trained and mentored by the ten-time FIM Motocross World Champion Stefan Everts, put in another solid performance this weekend for third overall and has maintained his four point lead in the championship.

Kemea Yamaha Yamalube’s Benoit Paturel wrapped up fourth. As the reserve rider for Team France, the young Frenchman has been out training with Romain Febvre and Gautier Paulin in the two-week break. Evidently, riding with the two fastest MXGP riders in the world has done him a world of good and the results are already starting to appear.

Meanwhile it was another tough day in the office for Standing Construct Yamaha Yamalube’s Valentin Guillod who was more of a gymnast this weekend as he cartwheeled his way around the track. Despite eating it way too many times, the Swiss rider still managed to round out the top five.

Italian Marchetti Racing Team KTM’s Ivo Monticelli finished seventeenth.

MX2 Race 1 Top Ten: 1. Max Anstie (GBR, Kawasaki), 34:33.215; 2. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KTM), +0:03.500; 3. Tim Gajser (SLO, Honda), +0:04.794; 4. Valentin Guillod (SUI, Yamaha), +0:22.775; 5. Damon Graulus (BEL, Yamaha), +0:26.142; 6. Benoit Paturel (FRA, Yamaha), +0:29.515; 7. Petar Petrov (BUL, Kawasaki), +0:33.737; 8. Brian Hsu (GER, Suzuki), +0:36.881; 9. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Suzuki), +0:39.971; 10. Adam Sterry (GBR, KTM), +0:42.181.

MX2 Race 2 Top Ten: 1. Max Anstie (GBR, Kawasaki), 35:01.640; 2. Tim Gajser (SLO, Honda), +0:11.000; 3. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KTM), +0:13.851; 4. Benoit Paturel (FRA, Yamaha), +0:14.295; 5. Jens Getteman (BEL, Honda), +0:26.786; 6. Thomas Covington (USA, Kawasaki), +0:30.282; 7. Brian Bogers (NED, KTM), +0:32.490; 8. Brent Van doninck (BEL, Yamaha), +0:35.837; 9. Henry Jacobi (GER, KTM), +0:53.920; 10. Ivo Monticelli (ITA, KTM), +0:57.185

MX2 Overall Top Ten: 1. Max Anstie (GBR, KAW), 50 points; 2. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 42 p.; 3. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KTM), 42 p.; 4. Benoit Paturel (FRA, YAM), 33 p.; 5. Valentin Guillod (SUI, YAM), 25 p.; 6. Brent Van doninck (BEL, YAM), 23 p.; 7. Petar Petrov (BUL, KAW), 23 p.; 8. Henry Jacobi (GER, KTM), 20 p.; 9. Damon Graulus (BEL, YAM), 20 p.; 10. Adam Sterry (GBR, KTM), 19 p.

MX2 Championship Top Ten: 1. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KTM), 475 points; 2. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 471 p.; 3. Max Anstie (GBR, KAW), 437 p.; 4. Valentin Guillod (SUI, YAM), 433 p.; 5. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 423 p.; 6. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, SUZ), 409 p.; 7. Jordi Tixier (FRA, KAW), 393 p.; 8. Julien Lieber (BEL, YAM), 356 p.; 9. Benoit Paturel (FRA, YAM), 292 p.; 10. Petar Petrov (BUL, KAW), 285 p.

MX2 Manufacturers: 1. KTM, 655 points; 2. Kawasaki, 633 p.; 3. Yamaha, 531 p.; 4. Honda, 512 p.; 5. Suzuki, 410 p.; 6. Husqvarna, 359 p.; 7. TM, 76 p.

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MXGP LOMBARDIA - QUICK FACTS

Circuit length: 1545 m

Type of ground: Hard Sand

Temperature: 23°C

Weather conditions: Cloudy with showers

Crowd Attendance: 18,000

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Check out all the highlights from yesterday's qualifying races in the videos below.

MXGP Qualifying Race Highlights

MX2 Qualifying Race Highlights

MANTOVA (Lombardia), 22 August 2015 - Ripe and ready, fresh from a two weekend hiatus, round fifteen of the FIM Motocross World Championship took place on the picturesque sand-like circuit of Mantova, Italy today. On conditions that are vastly different from previous rounds with no support classes racing this weekend, it was Max power for Red Bull IceOne Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Nagl and Monster Energy DRT Kawasaki’s Max Anstie who won their respective classes to go pole here at the MXGP of Lombardia.

As the sun started to dip over the track which turned out to be a lot firmer than what was expected, the first turn was owned by the guys in red with 24MX Honda’s Filip Bengtsson leading Team HRC’s Evgeny Bobryshev, fellow 24MX Honda rider Christophe Charlier and Team HRC’s Gautier Paulin. The only rider to break up the red parade was Red Bull Iceone Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Nagl who went on to make a meal out of everyone for his second qualifying race victory of the season.

In the initial stages of the race, Bengtsson led the way with both Bobryshev and Charlier all over him. While pushing to make a pass for the lead Bobryshev got a little too throttle happy and slid out. He managed to remount but then binned it again half a lap later and only came home in sixth.Meanwhile Nagl, who was a solid bet for the championship before breaking his leg at round ten, and is still the longest holder of the red plate this year, only got stronger as the race went on and eventually made light work of the 24MX lads to take the lead and pull away for pole.

Around the halfway mark, Bengtsson started to fade which saw both Charlier and Paulin go through. Paulin eventually found the legs to get around fellow Frenchman Charlier as Yamaha Factory Racing Yamalube’s Romain Febvre started to emerge. While Febvre was buried most of the race, he was still absolutely bossing it out there with some unique lines which saw him nail the fastest lap.

Two laps to go and Febvre passed Charlier for third and went after his closest championship rival Paulin. Unfortunately the red plate holder, Febvre, ran out of time and was forced to be content with third, while it turned out to be an awesome day in the office for Charlier and Bengtsson who both put in solid performances for their best qualifying race finishes of the season, fourth and fifth.

MXGP Qualifying Race Top Ten: 1. Maximilian Nagl (GER, Husqvarna), 24:29.839; 2. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Honda), +0:02.852; 3. Romain Febvre (FRA, Yamaha), +0:05.589; 4. Christophe Charlier (FRA, Honda), +0:13.961; 5. Filip Bengtsson (SWE, Honda), +0:20.192; 6. Evgeny Bobryshev (RUS, Honda), +0:21.970; 7. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, Suzuki), +0:23.200; 8. Jose Butron (ESP, KTM), +0:32.470; 9. Steven Frossard (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:33.624; 10. Dean Ferris (AUS, Husqvarna), +0:37.328.

When the gates dropped it was Rockstar Energy Suzuki Europe’s Jeremy Seewer who claimed the holeshot ahead of Standing Construct Yamaha Yamalube’s Valentin Guillod and Monster Energy DRT Kawasaki’s Max Anstie and beat the carnage which saw Honda Gariboldi’s Tim Gajser and Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s duo of Thomas Covington and Petar Petrov go down in a heap.

Guillod was back to his usual self and stylishly started peeling off fast laps. He put the pass on Seewer almost immediately and led most of the race. Meanwhile Seewer did a great job at keeping him honest but had more to worry about with Anstie hard on his heels for second. As Anstie found his flow and switched up his lines a little bit, he dialed an outside to inside combo in the center of the circuit, which he used to pass Seewer and then put the same move on Guillod a few laps later. Guillod wasn’t prepared to go down without a fight and half a lap later dragged by Anstie past pitlane to regain the lead. Another half of a lap in and Guillod jumped short through the rhythm section, which allowed Anstie to triple out for the take back. This time around, and with only two laps to go, Guillod let him go and dropped off the pace slightly which allowed Seewer to close in.

Seewer, who was looking really comfortable, pushed Guillod all the way home but couldn’t make a pass stick. The red plate holder Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass ended up finishing fourth after an impressive charge from around tenth while Wilvo Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Harri Kullas rounded out the top five. As for the defending MX2 world champion Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Jordi Tixier, he opted not to race after being shaken up by a crash in Timed Practice.

MX2 Qualifying Race Top Ten: 1. Max Anstie (GBR, Kawasaki), 24:41.942; 2. Valentin Guillod (SUI, Yamaha), +0:03.859; 3. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Suzuki), +0:04.528; 4. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KTM), +0:07.489; 5. Harri Kullas (FIN, Husqvarna), +0:08.702; 6. Damon Graulus (BEL, Yamaha), +0:19.491; 7. Benoit Paturel (FRA, Yamaha), +0:22.579; 8. Brian Hsu (GER, Suzuki), +0:24.295; 9. Adam Sterry (GBR, KTM), +0:36.879; 10. Ivo Monticelli (ITA, KTM), +0:42.096.

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All the photos of the MXGP of Lombardia will be available HERE

MXGP LOMBARDIA - QUICK FACTS

Circuit length: 1545 m

Type of ground: Hard Sand

Temperature: 27°C

Weather conditions: Sunny

TIMETABLE

Sunday: MX2 Warm up 11:10; MXGP Warm up 11:30; MX2 Race 1 13:15; MXGP Race 1 14:15; MX2 Race 2 16:10; MXGP Race 2 17:10.

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While Italy might be known for its pizza, pasta and magnificent cities, it is also the land of Antonio Cairoli and motocross, and in recent times the MXGP champion has introduced massive amounts of non-motocross fans to our sport.

It isn’t just Cairoli though who has helped Italian people come to love the sport of motocross. This year it’s been circuits like Mantova, Maggiora and Pietramurata that have brought the southern European country action and excitement. Huge crowds, beautiful weather and typical Italian warmth has seen Italy shine.

In years gone past there have been many GP’s held in the south of Europe. From that very first Italian Grand Prix held in the famous motorsport city of Imola there has been a steady growth for motocross in Italy.

For seven years, between 1957 and 1963 Imola held the 500cc GP and many legends won at that circuit, including Bill Nilsson, Sten Lundin and Rolf Tibblin. The Swedish hero’s owned those first seven years, with Nilsson winning in 57 and 61, Lundin in 58, 59 and 60 and Tibblin taking the top step of the podium in 62 and 63.

Many magnificent circuits have followed on from Imola, from Gallarate, Cingoli, Faenza, Asti, Castiglione del Lago and Montevarchi. All typical Italian circuits, cut into the side of a mountain or hillside. Rock hard, where throttle control was of a maximum. A challenge for every single motocross racer, as Ryan Villopoto found out this year in Pietramurata.

In recent years many highlight events have happened in Maggiora, of course the home of the 1986 Motocross of Nations, and current GP facility. Maggiora will of course hold next year’s Monster Energy Motocross of Nations and that facility continues to grow, keeping that old school flavor, but bringing in new exciting changed to this beautiful circuit.

A lot of people will think about the 2009 Motocross of Nations, held at the Autodromo di Franciarcorta circuit in Italy, the first time this event had returned to Italy since Maggiora in 86. That 2009 MXoN was a turning point for the sport in Europe as riders like Antonio Cairoli and Gautier Paulin took it to the American riders. Sure Team USA took the trophy that year, but the writing was on the wall that the sports leadership was in change and just three years later Europe had taken over as the world power in motocross.

Italian legends such as Michele Rinaldi, Andrea Bartolini, Alessio Chiodi, Alex Puzar, David Philippaets and Antonio Cairoli have made sure the Italian public had something to scream about, and the delight for the massive numbers of spectators that arrived at the Italian Grand Prix’s continued to grow.

Now in 2015 three GP’s were selected for Italy, and this weekend the final of those three will be held in Mantova. Another beautiful city, full of culture and excitement. A long list of MXGP and MX2 riders fighting for podiums places and victories. The 2015 season has seen a lot of drama and action, and for sure this weekend Mantova event will continue the strong tradition of Italian motocross with an event worthy of world championship status.

CONGRATULATIONS to Martin Plesník and Markétka Topinková as the winners of Athena GET Photo competition for the last two MXGPs.

Here below the pictures which got more likes on MXGP Facebook page!

They will receive an OGIO Backpack and will go in the draw to win the grand prize of two VIP passes to any round of the 2016 MXGP season.

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MANTOVA (Italy), 21 August 2015 - For the first time in five years the FIM Motocross World Championship will take place on the iconic sand circuit of Mantova, Italy. The Italian television network Mediaset, which have been broadcasting the entire MXGP season, will be screening both MXGP races and the second MX2 race LIVE this weekend on the channel Italia 2.

Eurosport will also be broadcasting LIVE, except in France where the coverage will be delayed. Also don’t forget to check out our feature series ‘Behind the Gate’, which is a filmed production that covers all the action, both on and off the track, with highlights from racing in MXGP and MX2, a GoPro on-board lap of the track, as well as the inside scoop from the pits at each round of the FIM Motocross World Championship. The 26mn Magazine covering the MXGP of Lombardia will be available to watch on www.MXGP-TV.com from Wednesday  26^th of August.

Check the guides below to find out how you can watch MXGP of Lombardia:

ITALY 

ITALIA 2 – LIVE

Sunday 23 August  – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 - LIVE

Sunday 23 August  – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 - LIVE

Sunday 23 August  – 17:100 CET – MXGP Race 2 - LIVE

EUROPE 

EUROSPORT 2 – LIVE

Sunday 23 August  – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 23 August  – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

MOTORS TV – DELAYED 

Sunday 23 August  – 19:00 CET – MX2 Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 20:00 CET – MXGP Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 21:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 23 August  – 22:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

BELGIUM

VRT – HIGHLIGHTS

Sunday 23 August  – 23:00 CET 

TELENET

Sunday 23 August  – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

BULGARIA

BNT - LIVE 

Sunday 23 August  – 14:00 local – MX2 Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 17:00 local  – MX2 Race 2 

PORTUGAL

Sport TV5 - LIVE  

Sunday 23 August  – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 23 August  – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

SLOVENIA 

Sport TV - LIVE 

Sunday 23 August  – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 23 August  – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

ASIA

FOX SPORTS  3 HD – LIVE 

Sunday 23 August  – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 23 August  – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

THAILAND 

TRUE VISION – LIVE 

Sunday 23 August  – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 23 August  – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

USA

CBS Sports Network - DELAYED

Sunday 23 August  : MXGP Race 2 – 12.00 pm EST (09.00 am PST)

Sunday 23 August  : MX2 Race 2 - 01.00 pm EST (10.00 am PST)

BRAZIL 

BANDSPORTS - DELAYED 

Sunday 23 August  – 13:00 CET – MXGP Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 16:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

MIDDLE EAST - AFRICA  

BeIn SPORTS - LIVE 

Sunday 23 August  – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 23 August  – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

AFRICA

Sport TV Africa 2 – LIVE

Sunday 23 August  – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1

Sunday 23 August  – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 23 August  – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

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.

All the photos of the MXGP of Lombardia will be available HERE

TIMETABLE

Saturday: MX2 Free Practice 10:15; MXGP Free Practice 10:45; MX2 Time Practice 14:00; MXGP Time Practice 14:35; MX2 Qualifying Race 16:10; MXGP Qualifying Race 17:00

Sunday: MX2 Warm up 11:10; MXGP Warm up 11:30; MX2 Race 1 13:15; MXGP Race 1 14:15; MX2 Race 2 16:10; MXGP Race 2 17:10.

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