MXGP

ÁGUEDA (Portugal) 2 May 2025 – The 2025 MXGP of Portugal was officially launched on Friday with a special media event hosted at the iconic Pateira de Fermentelos, one of the Iberian Peninsula’s most treasured natural landmarks. The gathering served as the ceremonial start to a weekend of world-class motocross in Águeda, offering a moment to celebrate the region’s culture, natural beauty and conviviality.

However, before heading to the media event, riders from the MXGP and MX2 classes took to the track for the Blåkläder Start Practice, the dedicated session designed to fine-tune and finalise key bike settings ahead of the weekend. With starts playing a decisive role in both Saturday’s Qualifying Races and Sunday’s main events, the session is always a highlight of the Friday for the Riders as well as the media and fans present.

    

The event brought together many riders who were present from both the MXGP and MX2 classes, including Team HRC’s Ruben Fernandez and Ferruccio Zanchi, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Andrea Adamo, Lucas and Sacha Coenen, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga and Karlis Reisulis, Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Liam Everts, MX Handel Racing’s Kevin Brumann, Venum Bud Racing Kawasaki’s Jake Cannon and Francisco Garcia, as well as Portuguese stars Luis Outeiro and Lobo Sandro among others.

The picturesque lakefront venue – a designated RAMSAR site and part of the NATURA 2000 network – served as the perfect backdrop. Known locally as “the enchanted lake,” the Pateira is a symbol of Águeda’s commitment to nature, sustainability and quality of life.

Adding cultural depth to the occasion was a performance by the Grupo Folclórico Senhora da Saúde de Fermentelos, who showcased the region’s musical and ethnographic heritage with traditional costumes, dance, and song faithful to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In a light-hearted and memorable moment, the group invited the riders and guests to join in the traditional dancing, creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

    

Guests were also treated to a taste of local gastronomy, with iconic regional dishes such as the renowned “Leitão da Bairrada” and “Pastéis de Águeda”, which could be accompanied by the exceptional wines and sparkling selections from the Bairrada region.

    

The MXGP of Portugal will completely kicked off continues through the weekend at the Águeda circuit, with racing across the MXGP, MX2, EMX125 and EMX250 categories.

 

 

All the photos from the MXGP of Portugal will be available HERE.

You can find the complete results HERE.

 

 

TIMETABLE

SATURDAY:

09:30 EMX125 Free Practice, 10:00 EMX250 Free Practice, 10:30 MX2 Free Practice, 11:00 MXGP Free Practice, 12:20 EMX125 Qualifying Practice, 13:00 EMX250 Qualifying Practice, 13:40 MX2 Time Practice, 14:15 MXGP Time Practice, 15:00 EMX125 Race 1, 15:45 EMX250 Race 1, 16:35 MX2 Qualifying Race, 17:25 MXGP Qualifying Race.

SUNDAY:

09:40 EMX125 Race 2, 10:25 MX2 Warm-up, 10:45 MXGP Warm-up, 11:30 EMX250 Race 2, 13:15 MX2 Race 1, 14:15 MXGP Race 1, 16:10 MX2 Race 2, 17:10 MXGP Race 2.

 

LINKS

Infront Moto Racing

FIM

FIM Europe

 

After a thorough medical evaluation and impressive progress in his recovery, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux has been officially cleared to compete in the MXGP of Portugal this weekend.

Initially taking a cautious approach based on preliminary medical assessments conducted late last week, Renaux has experienced a remarkable turnaround in his condition. Following consultations with his medical team and a successful afternoon spent at a local practice track in Belgium, where he tested his strength and fitness on the bike, Renaux’s improvement has exceeded expectations.

This afternoon, the Frenchman arrived in Agueda, Portugal, where he underwent a comprehensive assessment with the FIM doctors. They have declared him fit to race in round seven of the FIM Motocross World Championship this weekend.

Maxime Renaux

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP rider

“I’m happy to be fit and ready to ride here in Portugal. I will try to make the most of it this weekend because, regardless of the results, being here in the first place is a massive bonus. It’s a new chance, something we didn’t expect initially, but I’m here, I have the green light, and I will try to make the most of it.”

Photo Credit: Yamaha Racing

ÁGUEDA (Portugal) 2 May 2025 – The 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship lines up for round seven on the most western stop in Europe, the MXGP of Portugal, as the Crossodromo Internacional de Águeda plays host to its 26th Motocross Grand Prix event in the 40th anniversary year of its very first in 1985!

Last year’s event was a very muddy affair that saw a dominant double win for Liam Everts in MX2, with Pauls Jonass scoring second in both MXGP races to claim his first overall victory in the class!  MXGP race winners from last year were Tim Gajser and Jeffrey Herlings, and Tim currently leads the standings by 27 points over Romain Febvre, who has finished second at each of the last two Águeda GPs.  He will look to close in on Gajser who sustained a shoulder injury in Switzerland and has made a late announcemxent that he will not be riding in Portugal.

Lucas Coenen, the dominant victor in Switzerland to become the youngest MXGP winner since the class’ inception, will be keen to step up to the challenge of trying to chase down the points lead as well!

The leading four in MX2 are separated by just 30 points, and a double victory at the last round saw Simon Laengenfelder close to within just three of series leader and defending Champion Kay de Wolf, while Andrea Adamo and Everts are still very much in striking distance.

To ensure Portuguese fans won’t miss a moment of the Live Action, Sport TV Portugal will broadcast the four races live on Sunday (MXGP & MX2).

Below you can find the full list of TV channels that will air LIVE and delayed action of the MXGP of Portugal, as well as the 26-minute Behind The Gate magazine show featuring the best moments from the races, exclusive interviews and more.  All of this footage will be available on MXGP-TV.com and via our TV magazine partners following the Grand Prix. 

As always, MXGP fans can follow the races LIVE throughout the weekend. All you need to do is log onto www.MXGP-TV.com on Saturday and Monday, from wherever you are in the world.  Every round this season will also feature live screening of Saturday’s Time Practice sessions, for those who want to see all of the action from near the Atlantic coast!  Come and join us for the racing!

 

 

USA CANADA

CBS Sports Network

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 14:00 ET – Delayed

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 15:00 ET – Delayed

 

BRAZIL

Bandsports

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 CET  – LIVE

 

EUROPE

Eurosport 2

Monday 5 May 2025 – MX2 Race 1 – 08:00 CET – Delayed

Monday 5 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 09:00 CET – Delayed

Monday 5 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 10:00 CET – Delayed

Monday 5 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 11:00 CET  – Delayed

 

MAX

Andorra, Belgium, Bosnia Herzegovia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech republic, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Hungary, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden.

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 CET  – LIVE

 

BELGIUM 

PLAY SPORTS 3

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 CET  – LIVE

 

ESTONIA

Go3 Sport Open

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 CET  – LIVE

 

FINLAND

MTV Max

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 19:00 Finnish timing – LIVE

 

FRANCE

Eurosport 2

Monday 5 May 2025 – MX2 Race 1 – 08:00 CET – Delayed

Monday 5 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 09:00 CET – Delayed

Monday 5 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 10:00 CET – Delayed

Monday 5 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 11:00 CET  – Delayed

 

AUTO MOTO TV

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 CET  – LIVE

 

GREAT BRITAIN

TNT Sport

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 GMT – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 GMT – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 GMT – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 GMT  – LIVE

 

ITALY

RAI SPORT

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 23:30 CET – Delayed

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 00:30 CET  – Delayed

 

RAI Play

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 CET  – LIVE

 

EUROPE

Eurosport 2

Monday 5 May 2025 – MX2 Race 1 – 08:00 CET – Delayed

Monday 5 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 09:00 CET – Delayed

Monday 5 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 10:00 CET – Delayed

Monday 5 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 11:00 CET  – Delayed

 

LATVIA

Go3 Sport Open

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 CET  – LIVE

 

LITHUANIA

Go3 Sport Open

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 CET  – LIVE

 

NETHERLAND

NOS

TBC

 

PORTUGAL

SPORT TV 6

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 GMT – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 GMT – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 GMT – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 GMT  – LIVE

 

SLOVENIA

Sport TV1

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 CET  – LIVE

 

SPAIN

TV Galicia

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 CET  – LIVE stream

 

ASIA

Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand
 

EUROSPORT ASIA

Monday 5 May 2025 – MX2 Race 1 – 08:00 CET – Delayed

Monday 5 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 09:00 CET – Delayed

Monday 5 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 10:00 CET – Delayed

Monday 5 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 11:00 CET  – Delayed

 

 

 

INDIA and Subcontinent (Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives)
 

VIACOM  - Jio Cinema

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 CET  – LIVE

 

 

INDONESIA

CHAMPIONS TV

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 CET  – LIVE

 

 

PACIFIC / AUSTRALIA

STAN SPORTS

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 1 – 20:00 AEDT – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 1 – 21:00 AEDT – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MX2 Race 2 – 23:00 AEDT – LIVE

Sunday 4 May 2025 – MXGP Race 2 – 00:00 AEDT  – LIVE

All races on VOD

 

 

26min Behind-the-Gate Magazine Partners:
 

AMERICA

Latin America             Direct TV                                 Thursday after each MXGP 8:30pm

Mexico                        FOX Sports                              Thursday after each MXGP 8:30pm

USA                             MAV TV                                   tba

 

EUROPE

Albania                        GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Austria                        GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Baltics                          TV3 Sport Open                      Thursday after each MXGP

Belgium                       Play sports                              tba

Bosnia                         GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Croatia                        GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Finland                        MTV MAX                                Wednesday after each event 18:00                                                               Finnish timing

Hungary                      GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Kosovo                        GP1                                        Thursday after each event at 20:15

Montenegro                GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Northern Macedonia  GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Portugal                      SPORT TV                                Tuesday after the event        

Romania                      Look Sport                               Wednesday after each event

Serbia                          GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Slovenia                      Sport TV                                  Thursday after each event at 20:15  

Turkey             TRT                                          tba

INDIA and Subcontinent (Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives)
 

VIACOM 18                                                                        Wednesday after the event

 

INDONESIA                  Champions TV

 

AUSTRALIA

Australia                      Stan Sport                               Wednesday after each event

 

WORLDWIDE

Worldwide                  YouTube – MXGP TV               16 days after the event.

Worldwide                  Fuel TV                                   

 

 

 Saturday, May 3 – LIVE Schedule (Local Time/UTC+1 & CEST/UTC+2)

Session	Local Time (UTC+1)	CEST (UTC+2)
Studio Show	12:00 - 12:30	13:00 - 13:30
MX2 Time Practice	13:35 - 14:10	14:35 - 15:10
MXGP Time Practice	14:10 - 14:45	15:10 - 15:45
EMX125 Race 1	14:55 - 15:30	15:55 - 16:30
EMX250 Race 1	15:40 - 16:20	16:40 - 17:20
MX2 Qualifying Race	16:25 - 17:05	17:25 - 18:05
MXGP Qualifying Race	17:15 - 17:55	18:15 - 18:55

 

 

Sunday, May 4 – LIVE Schedule (Local Time/UTC+1 & CEST/UTC+2)

Session	Local Time (UTC+1)	CEST (UTC+2)
EMX125 Race 2	09:35 - 10:25	10:35 - 11:25
EMX250 Race 2	11:25 - 12:15	12:25 - 13:15
MX2 Race 1	13:00 - 14:00	14:00 - 15:00
MXGP Race 1	14:00 - 15:00	15:00 - 16:00
MX2 Race 2	16:00 - 17:00	17:00 - 18:00
MXGP Race 2	17:00 - 18:00	18:00 - 19:00

 

 

Catch all the racing LIVE on MXGP-TV! 

Saturday’s Time Practice (MXGP/MX2), the Qualifying Races (MXGP/MX2), and Races from all classes will be broadcasted LIVE on MXGP’s streaming service www.MXGP-TV.com, while results throughout the weekend will be available  HERE.

 

 

LINKS

Infront Moto Racing

FIM

FIM Europe

 

Honda HRC are down to three riders at the MXGP of Portugal, as five-time world champion and current red-plate holder Tim Gajser will not make the trip to Agueda. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the rider and all the medical personnel helping the Slovenian since leaving Switzerland, the injury hasn’t improved enough to cope with the rigours of world motocross racing.

After a tough Monday of racing in Switzerland – which followed an excellent Saturday where Ruben Fernandez and Gajser went one-two in qualification – there were question marks surrounding the status of the Gajser, after a nasty crash involving a solid man-made mound of dirt that was meant to be marking the track boundary but was instead inside the markers. And after some excellent treatment once he left the on-site facility, the Slovenian was hoping that he would be fit enough to attempt to battle the demands of MXGP motocross and continue his fight for title number six. Sitting 27 points clear of second place, the #243 knew he would have his work cut out to ready to make the start-line, but an intense week of physiotherapy saw his condition reach a level where there was optimism that he would be able to jump on a plane for round seven. Instead, he, along with his qualified medical team decided that sitting it out was the necessary call and now there will be further tests to determine the best course of action. It is a massive disappointment for Gajser as before the crash, he was 49 points ahead of his rivals, having won three of the first six rounds, and been on the podium for all of them.

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux will sit out the next two rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship following his heavy fall at the MXGP of Switzerland Presented iXS on Monday, April 21st.

Despite the earlier positive news that Renaux sustained no fractures in the incident, further assessment has determined that the Frenchman will require more recovery time to properly heal from an acute contusion to his gluteal region and left hip joint.

Renaux, who is currently fifth in the MXGP World Championship Standings, has been advised to miss the Portuguese and Spanish rounds of MXGP to ensure complete recovery before returning to action.

An update on his potential return to racing will be shared when available.

Photo Credit: Yamaha Racing

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 30 April 2025 - The gates are about to drop on the 2025 MXGP Academy season — and it all starts in Águeda, Portugal! Set for a weekend of high-impact training and rider development, the first stop of this year’s global program promises to deliver top-tier motocross mentorship in one of Europe’s most iconic MX locations.

Organised in collaboration with Infront Moto Racing, the FIM, and the Portuguese Federation (FMN),

Spearheaded by Infront Moto Racing, in close collaboration with the FIM and national federations (FMNs), the MXGP Academy is a major driving force in developing grassroots talent. Since its launch in 2015, the Academy has remained committed to identifying and nurturing young riders worldwide through structured training and education programs. The MXGP Academy continues its mission to inspire, educate, and elevate the next generation of motocross talent from around the world.

 

The Format

The training weekend will welcome 15 riders, split between 10 athletes selected by the FMN and 5 potential participants from Yamaha’s bLU cRU initiative, when possible — ensuring a strong mix of local and emerging talent.

The structured program includes:

• On-track coaching
• Rider technique sessions
• Fitness and mental preparation
• Workshops for parents, coaches, and federation staff

    

 

The Trainers

Participants will be guided by a world-class coaching crew:

• John van den Berk
• Jan Postema
• Martin van Genderen (Coordinator)
  With the support of a local Portuguese MX trainer for translation and contextual expertise.

The aim? To build skill, boost confidence, and prepare these riders — whether beginners or emerging stars — for the journey ahead in competitive motocross.

   

 

A Global Mission

Since 2015, the MXGP Academy has travelled the globe helping young riders grow through professional-level guidance and resources. The initiative focuses not only on athletes, but on their entire support system — involving parents, local trainers, and federations in educational seminars and open discussions.

With challenges like attracting new youth to motocross and supporting the dreams of talented riders, the Academy is a cornerstone in the sport’s grassroots development.

 

Next Stops on the 2025 Academy Tour:

1. Águeda, Portugal
2. Lugo, Spain
3. Ernée, France (Girls’ Edition)
4. Teutschenthal, Germany
5. Kegums, Latvia
6. Loket, Czech Republic
7. Afyonkarahisar, Turkiye

Stay tuned for updates, participation lists, and behind-the-scenes coverage — because the road to MX greatness often begins here.

 

LINKS:

Infront Moto Racing

FIM

 

Monaco (Principality of Monaco) 30 April 2025 – The 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship returns after a weekend off to the first of an Iberian double-header as the MXGP of Portugal takes place at the Crossódromo Internacional de Águeda, just over 30km inland from the Atlantic coastline of the most western European nation.

The seventh round of the series will be a welcome tonic to the region as it recovers from the recent nationwide power outage. It is, of course, a very familiar venue to the MXGP Paddock, one of only three in the country to ever host Grand Prix Motocross.  Agueda has done so for almost forty years, having hosted its first GP event back in August 1985, when Dave Strijbos took victory on his 125cc Honda, sharing top points with his bitter title rival and eventual Champion Pekka Vehkonen. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing legends Antonio Cairoli and Jeffrey Herlings are joint holders of the most wins record for this circuit, which is currently at five apiece, although the Italian has more race wins with twelve compared to the Dutchman’s eight.

“The Bullet” took his first race win of 2024 here in very muddy conditions, and the forecast suggests we may see a little more of that sort of weather, so last year’s GP winners Pauls Jonass and Liam Everts might be looking forward to thriving in the bright orange mud once again!

The big news this weekend is that Tim Gajser, who looked to have picked up an injury in his crash at the MXGP of Switzerland, will be racing for Honda HRC to defend his Championship lead, and with a GP win here in 2022, plus the first race victory last season, he is at least returning to a track that he knows well.  His main Championship rival, Romain Febvre, has finished second overall here in each of the last two years for Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP, and he would dearly like to go one better this weekend to hack into the Slovenian’s 27-point series lead.

The MX2 World Championship continues to see its momentum swing between the four leading protagonists, as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing star Simon Laengenfelder took a flawless double win in Switzerland, to reduce the gap at the top to just three points between him and Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s reigning World Champion Kay de Wolf.  Kay’s teammate Everts is just 30 points back in fourth, but only seven behind Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Andrea Adamo for third.

The EMX250 European Championship is also tight at the top, with VHR VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 rider Janis Reisulis holding a slender two-point advantage over Venum BUD Racing Kawasaki pilot Francesco Garcia, and the Spaniard will have plenty of support over the next two rounds! JM Racing Honda’s Hungarian flyer Noel Zanocz is tied on points with Garcia, and won an EMX125 race at Agueda last year, as Reisulis did in 2023, so he should also be a force this weekend!

The EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing Championship reaches its halfway point this weekend, and is being led by Hungarian Aron Katona for Racestore KTM Factory Rookies after another overall win at Frauenfeld, with Francesco Bellei for Fantic Factory Racing EMX125 in second place, a hefty 39 points behind! Katona’s teammate Nicolò Alvisi is three points behind Bellei and looking to advance, with many others hoping to enjoy the hardpack of Agueda to make up lost ground!

The MXGP of Portugal will be tough and challenging across all of the classes, whatever the conditions, and a good atmosphere always makes this a very enjoyable Grand Prix!

 

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s rookie Lucas Coenen made history in Switzerland to become the youngest ever GP winner on a 450 machine, with a double victory for the amazing 18-year-old!  This puts him up to third in the Championship standings, although still 78 points away from leader Tim Gajser.

Last year’s very wet Portuguese round was one of Lucas’ worst of the year, with 16-8 finishes only just putting him in the top ten in MX2.  Gajser, in contrast, took a race win before crashing multiple times in the second race and salvaging tenth.  The win went the way of Pauls Jonass, his first in the MXGP class, with two second-place finishes.  He is returning from injuries sustained in Sardegna to compete this weekend for Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP, having dropped to 13th in the standings.

Also on the recovery from injury, but improving each weekend, is Jeffrey Herlings.  Having won here in 2011, ’12, and ’13 in MX2, then in 2018 and 2023 in MXGP, “The Bullet” took the race two victory at Agueda after a mechanical issue in race one last year, which denied him the chance of the GP victory.  If conditions take a turn, this could help the Dutchman who currently sits 18th in the Championship.

Fourth in the standings is Fantic Factory Racing’s own Dutch veteran, Glenn Coldenhoff. He has never made the podium at Agueda and is hunting to break that duck, although just as keen to get their first podium finishes are Maxime Renaux for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP, and local Honda HRC favourite Ruben Fernandez, both chasing the Hoff in the Championship table.

Seventh in the Championship is top Italian Andrea Bonacorsi for Fantic Factory Racing, and he took a win here in his EMX250 Championship-winning season of 2023. He also raced in the MXGP class for the first time here last season, finishing a credible sixth overall in the mud!

Other past winners at Agueda include 2023 MX2 winner Jago Geerts, who is steadily moving forward in 2025 for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP, and Jeremy Seewer, who won the MX2 class in 2017 and has just come off his best weekend yet for the Aruba.it Ducati Factory MX Team, having claimed the team’s first ever podium finish at his home GP to put him ninth in the Championship.

Depending on how well Gajser has recovered from his Swiss crash, the Portuguese GP could be decisive for the future of the 2025 Championship, whatever the weather may bring us!

 

MXGP - World Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 305 Points; 2. Romain Febvre (FRA, KAW), 278 Points; 3. Lucas Coenen (BEL, KTM), 227 Points; 4. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, FAN), 224 Pts; 5. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 188 Points; 6. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, HON), 178 Pts; 7. Andrea Bonacorsi (ITA, FAN), 163 Points; 8. Kevin Horgmo (NOR, HON), 163 Pts; 9. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, DUC), 138 Pts; 10. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, YAM), 126 Pts.

 

   

Main Photo: MXGP Start Portugal 2024

Bottom Photos: 1. Pauls Jonass  ; 2. Jeffrey Herlings

 

 

Reigning MX2 World Champion Kay de Wolf has kept the red plate for the longest time of anyone in 2025, but his lead was diminished with a tricky Swiss GP, as Simon Laengenfelder ended his 20-month GP victory draught with a masterful 1-1 in the Frauenfeld sunshine.

De Wolf just missed the podium with fourth overall in Portugal last year, but Laengenfelder failed to score in race two after a second in race one, so the form book is tough to measure for 2025!  For sure though, if it does rain then the obvious favourite would be Liam Everts after his dominant win in the deep stuff in 2024, and a similar display saw him win at Cozar, his first victory for the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing squad. 

Last year’s event saw a double podium for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2, with Rick Elzinga second and Thibault Benistant third.  The Frenchman is fifth in the points this season and needs a good couple of weekends to put himself back in the Championship picture. Elzinga went 1-1 here back in his 2022 EMX250 title-winning campaign, and is up to 11th this year after fighting back from off-season injury.

Camden McLellan picked up an injury at last year’s event here, but the Monster Energy Triumph Racing rider could be a real threat after picking up his first GP race victory in Trentino, and sitting sixth in the standings.  Cas Valk won both races in EMX250 last year and is having a great start to his rookie season for Venrooy KTM Racing, currently eighth in points, directly behind the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing pilot Sacha Coenen.

All of the top seven in the series, plus Honda HRC man Ferruccio Zanchi, have won races this year, making MX2 an unpredictable affair.  Will the red plate change hands yet again after Portugal?!

 

MX2 - World Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Kay de Wolf (NED, HUS), 281 Points; 2. Simon Laengenfelder (GER, KTM), 278 Points; 3. Andrea Adamo (ITA, KTM), 258 Pts; 4. Liam Everts (BEL, HUS), 251 Pts; 5. Thibault Benistant (FRA, YAM), 203 Pts; 6. Camden McLellan (RSA, TRI), 191 Pts; 7. Sacha Coenen (BEL, KTM), 189 Pts; 8. Cas Valk (NED, KTM), 174 Pts; 9. Valerio Lata (ITA, HON), 142 Pts; 10. Ferruccio Zanchi (ITA, HON), 140 Pts.

    

Top Photo: MX2 Start Portugal 2024

Bottom Photos: 1. Liam Everts  ; 2. Simon Laengenfelder

 

 

All the photos from the MXGP of Portugal will be available HERE.

You can find the complete results HERE.

 

 

TIMETABLE

SATURDAY:

09:30 EMX125 Free Practice, 10:00 EMX250 Free Practice, 10:30 MX2 Free Practice, 11:00 MXGP Free Practice, 12:20 EMX125 Qualifying Practice, 13:00 EMX250 Qualifying Practice, 13:40 MX2 Time Practice, 14:15 MXGP Time Practice, 15:00 EMX125 Race 1, 15:45 EMX250 Race 1, 16:35 MX2 Qualifying Race, 17:25 MXGP Qualifying Race.

SUNDAY:

09:40 EMX125 Race 2, 10:25 MX2 Warm-up, 10:45 MXGP Warm-up, 11:30 EMX250 Race 2, 13:15 MX2 Race 1, 14:15 MXGP Race 1, 16:10 MX2 Race 2, 17:10 MXGP Race 2.

 

LINKS

Infront Moto Racing

FIM

FIM Europe
 

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 30 April 2025 – Infront Moto Racing is proud to welcome Blåkläder Workwear to the FIM Motocross World Championship as an Official Global Partner for the 2025 season and beyond. The partnership officially kicked off at the first round of the campaign in Argentina.

While the brand has been visible in all Start Practices and on the track, the Monster Energy MXGP of Trentino was where Blåkläder made a striking debut off the track, including a dynamic activation in the paddock that highlighted their core values of durability and high performance.

Photo: Antonio Cairoli in Trentino

As part of this exciting collaboration, Blåkläder becomes the Title Sponsor of the Start Practice, now officially named the Blåkläder Start Practice, one of the most exciting new elements of the GP weekend. The Swedish brand will also serve as the Official Workwear Supplier for Infront Moto Racing’s logistics and operational teams, outfitting staff in some of the most demanding environments motorsport has to offer.

 

Founded in 1959 in Svenljunga, Sweden, Blåkläder develops, manufactures, and distributes high-quality workwear, safety shoes, and gloves for professionals across various industries including craftsmanship, transport, and manufacturing. With more than 7,000 employees, fully-owned factories in Sri Lanka and Myanmar, and a turnover of 2.7 billion SEK, Blåkläder is recognized globally for its innovation and commitment to quality, durability, and functionality.

 

David Luongo, CEO of Infront Moto Racing: “It is a great pleasure to start this collaboration with such a global brand as Blåkläder. Infront Moto Racing always does its best to raise the bar of the quality and popularity of the MXGP Grand Prix. We work in all kinds of conditions — rain, wind, mud, heat — all around the world. The MXGP scene and its diverse locations are the perfect testing ground for technical apparel. Being associated with the fastest-growing event of the GP weekend, the Start Practice session on Friday, is a fantastic introduction to this new partnership, which we are confident will continue to grow in the future.”

Kalle Larsson, Chief Marketing Officer at Blåkläder: “At Blåkläder, we believe in durability, performance and pushing limits — values we share with the world of motocross. Partnering with MXGP as their official workwear supplier is a natural fit for us. Just like the riders and teams, we’re built to perform in the toughest conditions.”

 

Photo: Tim Gajser during Blåkläder Start Practice in St Jean d'Angely

 

For more information about Blåkläder, visit www.blaklader.com

 

 

LINKS:

Infront Moto Racing

FIM

Blåkläder

 

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 28 April 2025 – The 7th round of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship crosses the Portuguese border once again for the MXGP of Portugal in Agueda.

Check out the Timetable and Entry Lists for the MXGP of Portugal below:

TIMETABLE

MXGP ENTRY LIST

MX2 ENTRY LIST

EMX250 ENTRY LIST

EMX125 PRESENTED BY FMF RACING ENTRY LIST

Back in 2010, we all witnessed greatness on the horizon when Red Bull KTM factory rider, Jeffrey Herlings, at just 15 years of age, won his very first Grand Prix, at the Valkenswaard circuit in The Netherlands. Everyone knew that we would see something special from Herlings and rightly so, he would go on to win 107 Grand Prix’s and five World motocross championships. A career that will forever live in our memories and those who follow the sport in the future.

Now, some 15 years later, another Red Bull KTM factory rider, and also a teenager, Lucas Coenen has won his first ever MXGP overall, adding that win, to his 10 MX2 victories. The victory by the Belgian in Switzerland last weekend reminded many of us of that day in Valkenswaard, a decade and a half ago. For Lucas Coenen, any comparison with Herlings is a huge compliment and something that makes him very proud.

“Of course,” Coenen said. “It’s a compliment, he is a legend and for me, I always look to Jeffrey as his style and in the sand, for me, he is still the fastest man on the planet in the sand. For me it is nice, but I also take information from other riders, to learn and build my speed. In Switzerland, I was building but keeping some spare speed if I needed it. I was just controlling the race, like I did at the end of 2024 in the MX2 class. I felt really comfortable in that situation, and it was a bit similar to last year on the 250.”

And while Coenen might have admired Herlings as a child and respect him now, as a rival, he also hopes the two get to battling in the deep sand, possibly of Lommel, or maybe Arnhem. It is something he has dreamt about as a small boy, and something that still gives him chills when he thinks about it.

“Oh yes, that would be a dream. Honestly, battling him in the sand, which would be the nicest thing. That would be a dream. For me, when I was watching as a kid, him racing in the sand, I could see myself behind him chasing, or him coming from the back, that already gives me goosebumps, because, when he is in form, he is a man on a mission. I would learn a lot from that also and I would take all the information and download it for experience.”

So, while we watch the young Belgian improve and the veteran Dutchman get back to his best speed, we can all wait for that moment in the sand, wherever that might be and hope that Coenen gets his dream to come true and these two magnificent riders can put on a show for us, the fans.

Photo credit: KTM