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FRAUENFELD  (Switzerland) - 17 April 2025 – The 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship has travelled gradually northward over the last two weekends, from Sardegna to Trentino, and now it concludes its first three-week run with a 450km trip around the Alps to the ancient city of Frauenfeld, and the Schollenholz circuit, for round six, the MXGP of Switzerland Presented by iXS!

One of ten venues to host a Motocross Grand Prix in Switzerland, the Frauenfeld area has used three different circuits in its history, which began in 1981 with a 125cc Grand Prix, won by the legendary Eric Geboers. From 2016 to 2018 a circuit nearer to the town was used, with Jeffrey Herlings taking MXGP class victories in each of the last two years there. Swiss heroes Arnaud Tonus and Jeremy Seewer won individual races in either class in 2017, although Benoit Paturel took his only Grand Prix victory in MX2 that year.

In the last three years the racing has returned to the grassy slopes at the highest point of the town and saw victories in 2023 for French Yamaha riders Maxime Renaux and Thibault Benistant, with last year’s mixed conditions bringing wins for Tim Gajser and Kay de Wolf.

Gajser returns to the site of his dominant double win last September with a healthy 39-point Championship lead for Honda HRC, while De Wolf also wears the red plate in MX2 for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing! As always in Motocross, however, the races are far from foregone conclusions on this deceptively tricky circuit.

Seewer will be going all-out to get his fans cheering as he leads the Fox Holeshot standings on his new Aruba.it Ducati Factory MX Team machine, and is aiming to lift himself from tenth in the series, while Valentin Guillod, a private Yamaha rider this season, has scored the best Swiss race finish of the year with a fifth place in Argentina. Kevin Brumann is the top Husqvarna rider in the series for MX-Handel Husqvarna Racing, and Tonus will race his #4 Yamaha as a wildcard for one more crack at his home GP!

Both classes have a large entry list with several Swiss wildcards, and in MX2 Mike Gwerder would seem to have the best chance of home success for the HTS KTM Racing Team.  The MX2 Championship opened up a little at the Monster Energy MXGP of Trentino, but the top four riders are still separated by just 28 points, with everything to play for!

The EMX250 European Championship lost its two-stroke Wozniak MX Racing Team hero Adrien Petit to injury last week, leaving the way clear for VHR VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 rider Janis Reisulis to take the red plate. He has a 16-point lead from JM Racing Honda new boy, and reigning EMX125 Champion, Noel Zanocz.  So it’s Latvia versus Hungary at the top of EMX250, although the tall figure of Nico Greutmann will be looking for a good result on home ground for his Cat Moto Bauerschmidt Husqvarna team.

Another Hungarian, Aron Katona, has kept the red plate in the EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing Championship for Racestore KTM Factory Rookies despite a difficult Trentino, with fast Italian Francesco Bellei second for Fantic Factory Racing EMX125. The Swiss fans will cheer 125cc rookie Ryan Oppliger to great heights if he can repeat his good starts from previous races!

The MXGP of Switzerland Presented by iXS should provide a weekend of close and tough racing for the sixth round of the series! Be sure not to miss it!

It’s been a case of Tim Gajser versus the French contingent in MXGP so far, as the Honda HRC man has taken three double-race win GP victories so far in 2025, with Maxime Renaux for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP’s Romain Febvre taking the other wins so far.  It’s the man in green who is giving chase in the Championship, with two GP race wins and two Qualifying Race victories, it has only been the odd poor start and a broken wheel which has prevented Febvre from getting closer, but we all know the tough former Champ will never give up on a circuit where he took third overall in 2023!

Gajser was seriously impressive in last year’s Swiss round, while Jeffrey Herlings took second overall for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.  Although the Dutchman is still recovering from his off-season knee injury, his fellow factory KTM man Lucas Coenen has shown some great speed, but he had one of the worst days of his season in MX2 at Frauenfeld last year and will be out to improve at this year’s event.

Third in the points table is Glenn Coldenhoff, on a great run with three podiums so far for Fantic Factory Racing.  Fifth behind Coenen is Renaux, the 2023 MXGP class winner here, whose title campaign took a few hits over the Italian rounds. For sure he will be looking to bounce back, while Ruben Fernandez will also be looking to capitalise on the hard-pack to continue his rise up the order for Honda HRC. He looked good here on return from injury at the end of 2024.

Hopes are high that Mattia Guadagnini could return from injury to join Seewer for the Aruba.it Ducati Factory MX Team, and Isak Gifting will make a late decision on his participation for JK Yamaha after his Trentino crash left him heavily bruised.

50 riders are entered for the MXGP class, so once more the circuit will be full of snarling 450s, in front of a typically boisterous Swiss crowd!

MXGP - World Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 274 Points; 2. Romain Febvre (FRA, KAW), 235 Points; 3. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, FAN), 196 Pts; 4. Lucas Coenen (BEL, KTM), 176 Points; 5. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 164 Points; 6. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, HON), 148 Pts; 7. Kevin Horgmo (NOR, HON), 137 Pts; 8. Andrea Bonacorsi (ITA, FAN), 122 Points; 9. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, YAM), 102 Pts; 10. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, DUC), 99 Pts.

Main Photo: MXGP Start Frauenfeld 2024 

Bottom Photos: 1. Jeremy Seewer ; 2. Glenn Coldenhoff

As the Championship leader’s red plate finally stayed in one place after a GP weekend, namely on the front of Kay de Wolf’s Nestaan Husqvarna, MX2 continues to be unpredictable with the seventh, and then the eighth GP race winners of the season, just ten races old, coming at the Monster Energy MXGP of Trentino!

De Wolf extended his lead with consistent finishes and misfortune to others, and he now has a 12-point gap over Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Simon Laengenfelder.  The German won race two here last season to finish second overall to the Dutchman, who was also on the podium in 2023. With many fans likely to cross the border to get behind him, could this be the weekend when the German finally takes an overall victory again?

Andrea Adamo took his second GP win this season at Trentino, and is now just six points behind his fellow Red Bull KTM Factory Racing pilot, with podium form here from 2023.  Liam Everts suffered the most in Trentino with a DNF due to crash damage in race two, and is now fourth for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing, 28 points behind his teammate in the lead. In mixed conditions last year, Everts had brilliant speed here to hound De Wolf for the second race win, having to settle for third overall on the day

Thibault Benistant finally added a GP race win to his season’s scorebook in Trentino, after also scoring two Qualifying Race wins for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2. The 2023 MX2 winner could be a real threat at Frauenfeld, and needs the points to stop all the Austrian machines ahead of him from sprinting further away in the series.  Sacha Coenen sits sixth in the standings for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing after again crashing out of the lead last weekend, but Camden McLellan took the first ever GP race win for both himself and Monster Energy Triumph Racing, and after surviving a nasty second race crash, he is hungry for more of that winning feeling in Switzerland!

The red smoke flares will be blazing for all the Swiss heroes, and atmosphere will again be electric for the MXGP of Switzerland! Watch it all on MXGP-TV.com or come and join us live for an Easter Treat to beat any chocolate you can buy… even from Switzerland itself!

MX2 - World Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Kay de Wolf (NED, HUS), 231 Points; 2. Simon Laengenfelder (GER, KTM), 219 Points; 3. Andrea Adamo (ITA, KTM), 213 Pts; 4. Liam Everts (BEL, HUS), 203 Pts;  5. Thibault Benistant (FRA, YAM), 171 Pts; 6. Sacha Coenen (BEL, KTM), 169 Pts; 7. Camden McLellan (RSA, TRI), 155 Pts; 8. Cas Valk (NED, KTM), 151 Pts; 9. Ferruccio Zanchi (ITA, HON), 121 Pts; 10. Valerio Lata (ITA, HON), 111 Pts.

Top Photo: MX2 Start Frauenfeld 2024

Bottom Photos: 1. Andrea Adamo; 2. Camden Mc Lellan

All the photos from the MXGP of Switzerland Presented by iXS will be available HERE.

You can find the complete results HERE.

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SATURDAY:
07:05 EMX125 Free Practice Group 1, 07:30 EMX125 Free Practice Group 2, 07:55 EMX250 Free Practice Group 1, 08:20 EMX250 Free Practice Group 2, 08:45 EMX125 Qualifying Practice Group 1, 09:20 EMX125 Qualifying Practice Group 2, 09:55 EMX250 Qualifying Practice Group 1, 10:30 MX2 Free Practice, 11:00 MXGP OAT Free Practice, 12:10 EMX250 Qualifying Practice Group 2, 12:45 MXGP Wildcard Free/Qualifying Practice, 13:40 MX2 Time Practice, 14:15 MXGP OAT Time Practice, 15:00 EMX125 Race 1, 15:45 EMX250 Race 1, 16:35 MX2 Qualifying Race, 17:25 MXGP Qualifying Race.

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09:45 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.

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For Ducati factory rider, Jeremy Seewer, the 2025 season might not have gone to plan so far, but you know the rider from Switzerland is always a slow starter and builds his season as each round is run. A multi-time World number two, Seewer will head to his home Grand Prix this weekend wanting to have his best GP of the season.

Last weekend at the Trentino circuit in Italy, the Ducati man finish a disappointing 15th overall, after finishing third in the Saturday qualifier. He knows that the speed is there, he just needs to put it together as he and his machine have more time in testing and racing.

“Not the way I wanted to end what was actually a very positive weekend. Like I said last week in Riola, we made a lot of progress in the second moto, and we brought that momentum here. Finishing P3 in the qualifying race was a big step forward. The first moto went really well. I put in some strong laps, felt better and better as the race went on, and was able to keep the front guys in sight. The second moto was a shame. I had a great start, running third into the first corner, but then someone’s roost hit my front wheel, and I lost it - nothing I could do. I ended up riding the entire moto without a front brake, trying to salvage some points, but it just wasn’t possible. Overall, it was a very positive weekend, and we can continue building speed and confidence from here.”

A week prior in the deep sand of Riola, it was 14th overall, and again, there were good moments and difficult moments. One thing you can count on with Seewer though, he will fight through the tough times and come out at the end with some much better performances.

"We’re here to work and develop, and there are many positive things to take away from this race. First of all, the two holeshots and leading the first lap for Ducati but the most important is that we made great progress this weekend, even though Riola is one of the toughest tracks of the season. In the first moto, we had a small issue, and I had to stop to fix it. But in the second moto, we turned it around and finished P9, finding good feelings. Overall, we had good speed, made big improvements and took a significant step forward and I think it will also work well on hard pack. I can’t wait for Arco di Trento, and I'm really excited to race alongside Tony."

Down in 10th position in the World MXGP standings, you get the feeling we might see something a little special from Seewer in Switzerland this coming weekend. The veteran of 14 years racing in the Grand Prix’s, he will stand tall for his countrymen, and do not be surprised to see him score his best result of the season.

Photo Credit: Pascal Haudiquert

The FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) is renowned for its exhilarating off-road motocross races, captivating audiences worldwide both on-site and via television broadcasts. Beyond the adrenaline-pumping action, MXGP has established itself as a leading force in environmental sustainability within motorsports. The championship has implemented proactive measures to minimize its ecological footprint, setting an example for the broader motorsports industry. Essential to this mission is the collaboration and partnership with Empirelogomats.be, since 2008 a key partner from Infront & the FIM providing eco-friendly solutions that enhance the championship’s green initiatives.

MXGP’s Proactive Environmental Strategies

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) provides a regulatory framework for sustainability, and MXGP takes an active role in implementing and advancing these guidelines. The championship has integrated comprehensive environmental measures into its operations, focusing on areas such as noise reduction, soil protection, and waste management. By adhering to the standards set by the FIM Environmental Code, MXGP ensures that each event is conducted with an emphasis on ecological responsibility.

Empirelogomats: Enhancing Sustainability on the Ground

A pivotal aspect of MXGP’s environmental efforts is its partnership with Empirelogomats.be. This Belgian company and passionate pioneer specialises in producing high-quality environmental mats that are essential for protecting soil and surrounding ecosystems during events. These mats are strategically placed in team tents and paddock areas to prevent contaminants like oil and fuel from seeping into the ground. Empirelogomats.be ‘ dedication to environmental responsibility is underscored by certifications such as FIM compliance, REACH compliant, TÜV & Sedex certification, and ISO 9001 accreditation. Their products are not only effective in contamination prevention but also embody sustainability through their design and manufacturing processes. Empirelogomats.be complies to the very high and strict European environmental regulations. (REACH). Almost 20 years they have an ongoing battle against piracy and the non-use of genuine environmental carpets. 

Comprehensive Environmental Measures in MXGP

MXGP’s sustainability initiatives encompass a wide range of actions aimed at reducing the environmental impact of motocross racing. These include:

Noise Pollution Control

Specialists conduct rigorous sound measurements to ensure motorcycles comply with prescribed decibel limits, effectively reducing noise pollution. By implementing strict regulations on engine noise, MXGP contributes to reducing disturbances to local communities and wildlife surrounding race tracks.

Soil and Biodiversity Protection

The mandatory use of environmental mats in service areas prevents soil contamination, safeguarding local ecosystems. Additionally, designated zones for refueling and maintenance ensure that oil spills and fuel leakage are minimized, preserving the integrity of the terrain.

Waste Management and Recycling Initiatives

One of MXGP’s most significant environmental commitments is its comprehensive waste management program. Designated washing stations with proper drainage are established at race venues, preventing toxic run-off into nearby soil and water sources. Teams are also required to use biodegradable cleaning agents for their motorcycles and equipment.

MXGP places a strong emphasis on recycling, with dedicated collection points for plastics, metals, and hazardous materials, including used tires and motor oil. At each event, organizers ensure that all recyclable waste is separated and disposed of responsibly. Used oil and lubricants are collected and processed through certified recycling programs to prevent them from contaminating the environment. These efforts demonstrate MXGP’s commitment to maintaining sustainability at every level of the competition.

Sustainability in Motorsports: A Broader Perspective

While MXGP is at the forefront of green initiatives in motocross, sustainability has become a growing priority across the entire motorsports industry.

Reducing Carbon Emissions

Many motorsport organizations are now actively working to reduce their carbon footprints. Formula 1, for example, has committed to being carbon neutral by 2030, while MotoGP is transitioning toward sustainable fuels to lower its greenhouse gas emissions. Electric racing series are also emerging to add another side of environmental awareness.

Motorsport events worldwide are increasingly shifting towards sustainable logistics and transportation methods. The use of biofuels, hybrid technologies, and alternative energy sources in team operations has become more prevalent.

Eco-Friendly Track Design and Management

Another key aspect of sustainability in motorsports is track design. Many racing circuits are now integrating sustainable practices into their construction and maintenance. Solar panels, rainwater collection systems, and improved waste management strategies are being implemented at numerous tracks to ensure they operate in a more environmentally responsible manner.

In motocross, natural terrain circuits help minimise the environmental impact of track construction. By utilizing the existing landscape rather than making drastic modifications, MXGP and can reduce deforestation and soil degradation.

Empowering the Next Generation: The FIM Ride Green Cup

Education and awareness are pivotal to MXGP’s sustainability mission. In the dynamic world of motocross, an initiative to introduce environmental consciousness among young riders has been created: the FIM Ride Green Cup. Held annually in conjunction with the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship, this program emphasises the importance of sustainability in motorsport, nurturing a generation of eco-aware athletes.

Through lectures, tree planting and challenges, the initiative aims to engage young riders in activities that promote environmental stewardship and instils a sense of responsibility. Therefore highlighting the importance of sustainable practices in motorsport. By engaging young riders and their teams the initiative promotes a culture of environmental responsibility that extends beyond the racetrack

A Unified Vision for a Greener Future

A Unified Vision for a Greener Future

The collaboration between MXGP and Empirelogomats.be is in direct alignment with the growing trend of sustainability in motorsports. By integrating eco-friendly solutions and adhering to stringent environmental standards, MXGP ensures that the excitement of motocross racing coexists harmoniously with ecological preservation. As the championship continues to evolve and grow, its dedication to sustainability serves as a model for the broader motorsport community, demonstrating that high-octane entertainment and environmental responsibility can indeed go hand in hand.

Conclusion

Sustainability in motorsports is no longer just a consideration—it is a necessity. As one of the premier off-road racing championships in the world, MXGP’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint set an important precedent for other motorsport disciplines. Through strategic partnerships like that with Empirelogomats, strict waste management practices, noise reduction measures, and educational programs, MXGP continues to push the boundaries of sustainability in motocross.

With a commitment to environmental stewardship and continuous improvements, MXGP is proving that motorsports and sustainability can go together, ensuring a greener future for the sport and the planet alike.

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Thrills From The Sky! Monster Energy MXGP of Trentino delivers a spectacular Bird’s Eye View

Just when you thought motocross couldn’t get any more exhilarating, MXGP raises the bar again!

For the Monster Energy MXGP of Trentino, on MXGP-TV fans were  again treated to a breathtaking FPV Bird’s Eye View, offering a whole new dimension to the MXGP experience.

Captured with precision, skill, and flawless timing, this drone footage showcases the raw speed and intensity of the MXGP start like never before — a true visual masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of motocross footage!

Get ready to feel the adrenaline from above — only on MXGP-TV!

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 14 April 2025 – The 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship is gearing up for an electrifying sixth round in Frauenfeld for the MXGP of Switzerland Presented by IXS on the 19th and 21st of April.

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

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PIETRAMURATA (Trentino, Italy) 13 April 2025 – Despite mother nature sprinkling the Dolomites with a little moisture on Grand Prix Sunday, the crowds that flock to the “Il Ciclamino” circuit still made the noise and kept the legendary atmosphere that the Monster Energy MXGP of Trentino is famous for!

The fifth round of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championships provided more great racing on an unpredictable surface, but the results were exactly what the two biggest sections of fans – the local Italians and the travelling Slovenians – would have been hoping for, and they truly showed their appreciation!

The MXGP class was ruled by Championship leader Tim Gajser, who took his record sixth GP victory at the circuit with a perfect 1-1 for Honda HRC, in front of a legion of his flag-waving supporters who responded accordingly.  Romain Febvre put up spirited resistance for Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP and took second overall in front of the Fantic Factory Racing MXGP machine of Glenn Coldenhoff.

The first MX2 race of the day saw a historical first GP Race win for the Triumph manufacturer, as Monster Energy Triumph Racing’s lone wolf Camden McLellan took a Fox Holeshot to chequered flag masterclass, earning the South African his first win at this level. However, for the third straight year in MX2, the overall victory went to a rider who didn’t win either race, as Andrea Adamo survived last lap passes in each outing to keep Italian fans happy and claim his fourth career victory for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing!

Championship leader Kay de Wolf kept the red plate on his Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing machine with second overall, while second race winner Thibault Benistant climbed to the third step of the podium for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2. It was perhaps the most significant day yet in the Championship with varying fortunes for the four men who started the weekend just 14 points apart!

After winning Saturday’s Qualifying Race, Febvre was fastest again in warm-up, with Gajser second and Andrea Bonacorsi third for Fantic Factory Racing MXGP.

On Saturday, Febvre was denied a Holeshot by the private Kawasaki of Nicolas Lapucci, but in the first MXGP race today there was no stopping the factory rider from claiming the Fox Holeshot Award for the first time this season! While Antonio Cairoli did his best from the outside for the Aruba.it Ducati Factory MX Team, it was Maxime Renaux who gave chase in second for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP, although he lost traction around the second corner and got passed on either side by Gajser and Fantic Factory Racing MXGP’s Glenn Coldenhoff!

By the end of the first full lap, Lucas Coenen had moved up for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing by passing Renaux and looked set on chasing down the leaders, but Febvre and Gajser set a blistering pace out in front, and Coldenhoff was going with them!

Ruben Fernandez was fighting in the top ten for Honda HRC and had the two Ducati riders behind him as Jeremy Seewer passed Cairoli for seventh by the end of the first full lap. Also fighting in the top ten was Austrian privateer Marcel Stauffer, last year’s EMX 2T Champion for the Osicka MX Team, getting as high as seventh at one point! On lap six, Coenen made a move on Coldenhoff for third, and Renaux also got past the Dutchman a lap later! They would stay in those positions for the rest of the race.

Fernandez dropped the bike and handed Seewer sixth position, which he would keep to the flag, while the Spaniard had to fight back up to seventh with passes on Cairoli, Stauffer, and the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP machine of Calvin Vlaanderen, who would come home in eighth.  The TEM JP253 KTM Racing rider Jan Pancar took ninth, and Jeffrey Herlings looked to be in a better position than yesterday with a fighting tenth place for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, just getting past Stauffer with three laps to go.

For thirteen laps, the patient Gajser stalked Febvre at the front, before finally hounding the Frenchman into a mistake in the middle of the circuit, then diving inside the Kawasaki at the next corner!  Febvre was not done, however, and although he nearly crashed on a couple of occasions, fought back to the Honda’s rear wheel with the fastest lap of the whole race on the penultimate lap!  Sadly for him, he just pushed the front wheel into some soft dirt and fell at the top of the hill, bringing a roar of ecstatic relief from the Slovenian fans near the finish line as their man cruised to victory!

Febvre’s starting prowess deserted him in race two, as Coldenhoff edged across the line, although Fernandez grabbed the early lead alongside Pit Lane, allowing Gajser to charge around the outside of the following corner to make it a Honda HRC 1-2.  Towards the end of the first lap it was the red plate of the #243 who emerged in the lead after out-braking his teammate into a right-hander.

Sadly for Ducati fans, Seewer was left to pick up his machine after a first corner crash that left the Swiss with more than just a torn race shirt.  With the full gate of riders to work through, he got back to 22nd at the flag, three places behind Cairoli, who hadn’t started much better.

Febvre was taking his time to work through the pack, and it wasn’t until lap five that he got past Renaux for fifth, and was chasing down Lucas Coenen.  Coenen was driven forward to pass Coldenhoff for third, but came up against the bullish Fernandez, who defied the Belgian’s attempts to push him aside.  In similar fashion, Coldenhoff was keeping Febvre behind, and for four thrilling laps the quartet circulated together!  The cycle was only broken by Coenen, whose front wheel washed out on a slick section, holding up “The Hoff” long enough to allow Febvre past into third.  It took the Frenchman a further lap to dispose of Fernandez, by which time Gajser was over 11 seconds up the track

Team Motul Honda Motoblouz SR rider Kevin Horgmo, who had started the weekend sixth in the series, was again on the pace, and inherited fifth in the race with Coenen’s crash, keeping the Belgian back to sixth in the race.  Renaux could get no higher than seventh, with Pancar eighth, Bonacorsi fighting through a few riders to get to ninth, and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP man Jago Geerts taking tenth with a last lap pass on Herlings.

Ben Watson scored twelfth in both races to again finish in the top ten overall for MRT Racing Team Beta, just behind Herlings who ended the day ninth overall.

Coenen’s sixth looked good enough to still get him on the podium, but Coldenhoff pulled a brave outside pass on Fernandez for third in the race, and his second straight podium result with third overall!

Febvre did his best to hack down Gajser’s lead, but the Slovenian controlled things to the close, claiming his 52nd career GP victory and stretching his Championship lead to 39 points

Last year Gajser was dominant at the MXGP of Switzerland in mixed conditions which could affect the event again, but Febvre insists he has the pace to run with him and make it another Grand Prix not to be missed!

Tim Gajser: “Really happy with this weekend—two solid races. I knew I had to start well because passing is always tough on this track. I started third in the first race and had a great battle with Romain (Febvre) until the end before making the pass. In the second race, I got around Ruben (Fernandez) early and just controlled it from there. Huge thanks to my team and everyone supporting me, and of course the fans who came to support me, this one means a lot!"

Romain Febvre: “Honestly, I’m disappointed. I felt like the fastest rider all weekend. The first race was going well, but we had a race incident with a yellow flag, I lost time and left the door open for Tim (Gajser) to pass. I tried to fight back but made a mistake and crashed. In the second race, I didn’t get the start, and like Tim said, it’s really difficult to pass here. I worked my way to second, but the gap was too big. I just need to keep working harder to finally get the win."

Glenn Coldenhoff: “Not bad for a 34-year-old, I think! I struggled a bit all weekend and was off the pace but starts are everything. I got my second holeshot of the year and that made a big difference. I was freer, could follow Tim for a while, and just felt much better. It’s my third podium in five rounds—that’s crazy. Big thanks to the team, they’ve been amazing. Hopefully we can keep this going."

Main Photo: Tim Gajser Podium

Top Photo: Tim Gajser

Bottom Photos: 1. Romain Febvre; 2 Glenn Coldenhoff

MXGP - Grand Prix Race 1 - Top 10 Classification: 1. Tim Gajser (SLO, Honda), 34:50.568; 2. Romain Febvre (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:17.678; 3. Lucas Coenen (BEL, KTM), +0:34.468; 4. Maxime Renaux (FRA, Yamaha), +0:42.879; 5. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, Fantic), +0:44.042; 6. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Ducati), +0:45.141; 7. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, Honda), +0:45.540; 8. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, Yamaha), +1:04.347; 9. Jan Pancar (SLO, KTM), +1:10.324; 10. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), +1:12.767

MXGP - Grand Prix Race 2 - Top 10 Classification: 1. Tim Gajser (SLO, Honda), 34:52.569; 2. Romain Febvre (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:05.958; 3. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, Fantic), +0:08.216; 4. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, Honda), +0:17.086; 5. Kevin Horgmo (NOR, Honda), +0:21.747; 6. Lucas Coenen (BEL, KTM), +0:38.862; 7. Maxime Renaux (FRA, Yamaha), +0:43.142; 8. Jan Pancar (SLO, KTM), +0:44.644; 9. Andrea Bonacorsi (ITA, Fantic), +0:47.053; 10. Jago Geerts (BEL, Yamaha), +0:48.613

MXGP Overall - Top 10 Classification: 1. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 50 points; 2. Romain Febvre (FRA, KAW), 44 p.; 3. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, FAN), 36 p.; 4. Lucas Coenen (BEL, KTM), 35 p.; 5. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, HON), 32 p.; 6. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 32 p.; 7. Jan Pancar (SLO, KTM), 25 p.; 8. Kevin Horgmo (NOR, HON), 23 p.; 9. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 21 p.; 10. Ben Watson (GBR, BET), 18 p

MXGP - World Championship - Top 10 Classification: 1. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 274 points; 2. Romain Febvre (FRA, KAW), 235 p.; 3. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, FAN), 196 p.; 4. Lucas Coenen (BEL, KTM), 176 p.; 5. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 164 p.; 6. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, HON), 148 p.; 7. Kevin Horgmo (NOR, HON), 137 p.; 8. Andrea Bonacorsi (ITA, FAN), 122 p.; 9. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, YAM), 102 p.; 10. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, DUC), 99 p.

MXGP - Manufacturers Classification: 1. Honda, 274 points; 2. Kawasaki, 241 p.; 3. Yamaha, 209 p.; 4. Fantic, 199 p.; 5. KTM, 192 p.; 6. Ducati, 137 p.; 7. Beta, 85 p.; 8. Husqvarna, 26 p.

Qualifying Race winner Liam Everts carried the feel-good factor into a damp morning warm up session with the fastest time for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing, ahead of Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 rider Rick Elzinga and De Wolf.

McLellan shot out of the centre of the start gate to earn his first career Fox Holeshot Award, and began to streak away from fast-starting Valerio Lata, the Honda HRC rider getting the local supporters, who have seen plenty of success for him in EMX racing at this circuit, behind him as he held second for the first half of the race!

Adamo and Everts gave chase in third and fourth, while De Wolf had to battle from outside the top ten initially. After five minutes he had worked past the JM Racing Honda of David Braceras for fifth, while Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammates Sacha Coenen and Simon Laengenfelder were battling from further back still.

To the roar of the home crowd, who maybe sensed that a home win was more likely to come from the former World Champion, Adamo squeezed past Lata on lap nine, with Everts and De Wolf following suit quickly.  Lata was able to hold onto fifth to the flag, ahead of the Venrooy Racing KTM of Cas Valk, while Laengenfelder was able to make a pass on Elzinga for seventh three laps from the end, hurting his Championship challenge at a track where he was expected to do well. Coenen took ninth ahead of disappointed Honda HRC rider Ferruccio Zanchi, while Benistant suffered a late crash and could only salvage twelfth.

As has often been the case in MX2, the top positions changed hands in the later laps, with De Wolf passing his teammate for third on lap 12, then setting about Adamo with intent, the home rider struggling with lapped riders.  Finally, the reigning Champion took advantage of his predecessor’s confusion and charged around the outside of a tight left-hander!

There was no catching McLellan however, as he controlled the nerves to claim his first career race win by just over three seconds, and the first for the British manufacturer Triumph since its entry into MX2!  He also became the seventh race winner of this wide-open MX2 season!

Those who suffered with poor starts in race one largely made amends second time out, as Coenen dived across the Fox Holeshot Award line for his third black plate of the year, just ahead of Laengenfelder and Adamo in a factory KTM 1-2-3! Benistant was next, but there was disaster for Everts, just a few places behind, as he clipped his teammate’s rear wheel and fell on the exit of turn two, causing enough damage to stop him from restarting his machine!

Another title challenger, Laengenfelder, dropped back to fourth as Adamo and Benistant got past him on the opening lap, with McLellan passing the Gabriel SS24 KTM Factory Juniors machine of Oriol Oliver to run in fifth, keeping his chances of overall victory alive.

As has happened so often this season, Coenen crashed out of the lead, this time right in front of the local fans who roared as Adamo took the top spot!  The young Belgian restarted in eighth behind Valk, who climbed to fifth on lap five at a circuit he genuinely looked good on all weekend. Oliver claimed sixth in race two after only managing 15th in the opener.

That move upwards for Valk was partly down to a big crash for McLellan, smashing any chance of the overall win for both him and Triumph.  He looked to be struggling to restart, but eventually got back on and would see out the race in 16th, putting him sixth overall behind Valk.  Lata was unable to advance beyond 14th this time, leaving him tenth overall, just a point behind his teammate Zanchi. Elzinga took eighth overall behind Coenen.

De Wolf tried time and time again to get past Laengenfelder, but the German held strong to the close to at least keep De Wolf’s points lead down to 12. The crowd’s eyes were all on Adamo out front, however, as Benistant was at his flowing, flying best, and beginning to catch the Italian hero! Once again, Adamo’s frustration at lapped riders, on a difficult track to pass on, got the better of him, and the Frenchman struck at the end of Pit Lane, cementing the move by clearing the uphill triple jump while Adamo could not!

It was Thibault’s first GP race win since his home Grand Prix in May 2023, and knocked Laengenfelder off the podium in the process. De Wolf’s second place overall increased his Championship lead as Laengenfelder and Adamo both moved past Everts, who is now 28 behind his teammate in fourth. Benistant moved past Coenen into fifth in the series. Adamo’s fourth career GP win was a welcome one for his fans, and leaves him just 18 points down on the leader!

To glorious northern Italy we must say “Ciao”, and head further north to the green fields of Switzerland, as the Frauenfeld venue hosts round six of the World Championships. Join us there for the third weekend in a row to see how this enthralling series continues to develop!

Andrea Adamo: "It was a solid day. I’m a bit disappointed I couldn’t win the second race because I led the whole way and had a good gap. But in the last two laps, the lapped riders made things difficult. But anyway, that’s racing. I finished second and took the overall win, and that’s what matters most. We’ll keep pushing and hopefully carry this momentum forward."

Kay de Wolf: "It was a good weekend overall. I showed great speed but had to come from the back quite a few times after some average starts. Had some close moments, but I stayed consistent and scored strong points for the championship. I’m really happy to keep the red plate, and I’m already looking forward to the next one."

Thibault Benistant: "For sure, it feels good to get the race win. I’ve had some struggles recently—like in the first race today, I just wasn’t riding well and couldn’t explain why. But in Race 2, I felt like myself again, physically strong and fast. I pushed really hard on the final laps and managed to make the pass, which was a nice payback for when Andrea (Adamo) passed me in France. That was cool!"

Main Photo: Andrea Adamo

Bottom Photos: 1. Kay de Wolf; 2. Thibault Benistant

MX2 - Grand Prix Race 1 - Top 10 Classification:  1. Camden Mc Lellan (RSA, Triumph), 35:08.624; 2. Kay de Wolf (NED, Husqvarna), +0:03.027; 3. Andrea Adamo (ITA, KTM), +0:04.610; 4. Liam Everts (BEL, Husqvarna), +0:11.910; 5. Valerio Lata (ITA, Honda), +0:36.882; 6. Cas Valk (NED, KTM), +0:39.842; 7. Simon Längenfelder (GER, KTM), +0:42.869; 8. Rick Elzinga (NED, Yamaha), +0:51.174; 9. Sacha Coenen (BEL, KTM), +0:53.425; 10. Ferruccio Zanchi (ITA, Honda), +0:57.018

MX2 - Grand Prix Race 2 – Top 10 Classification: 1. Thibault Benistant (FRA, Yamaha), 34:47.031; 2. Andrea Adamo (ITA, KTM), +0:01.822; 3. Simon Längenfelder (GER, KTM), +0:03.514; 4. Kay de Wolf (NED, Husqvarna), +0:04.468; 5. Cas Valk (NED, KTM), +0:32.127; 6. Oriol Oliver (ESP, KTM), +0:36.412; 7. Sacha Coenen (BEL, KTM), +0:45.012; 8. Ferruccio Zanchi (ITA, Honda), +0:51.405; 9. Rick Elzinga (NED, Yamaha), +0:52.984; 10. Karlis Alberts Reisulis (LAT, Yamaha), +0:55.422

MX2 Overall – Top 10 Classification: 1. Andrea Adamo (ITA, KTM), 42 points; 2. Kay de Wolf (NED, HUS), 40 p.; 3. Thibault Benistant (FRA, YAM), 34 p.; 4. Simon Längenfelder (GER, KTM), 34 p.; 5. Cas Valk (NED, KTM), 31 p.; 6. Camden Mc Lellan (RSA, TRI), 30 p.; 7. Sacha Coenen (BEL, KTM), 26 p.; 8. Rick Elzinga (NED, YAM), 25 p.; 9. Ferruccio Zanchi (ITA, HON), 24 p.; 10. Valerio Lata (ITA, HON), 23 p.;

MX2 - World Championship Classification: 1. Kay de Wolf (NED, HUS), 231 points; 2. Simon Längenfelder (GER, KTM), 219 p.; 3. Andrea Adamo (ITA, KTM), 213 p.; 4. Liam Everts (BEL, HUS), 203 p.; 5. Thibault Benistant (FRA, YAM), 171 p.; 6. Sacha Coenen (BEL, KTM), 169 p.; 7. Camden Mc Lellan (RSA, TRI), 155 p.; 8. Cas Valk (NED, KTM), 151 p.; 9. Ferruccio Zanchi (ITA, HON), 121 p.; 10. Valerio Lata (ITA, HON), 111 p

MX2 - Manufacturers Classification: 1. Husqvarna, 263 points; 2. KTM, 263 p.; 3. Yamaha, 196 p.; 4. Triumph, 169 p.; 5. Honda, 158 p.; 6. TM, 64 p.; 7. Kawasaki, 46 p

All the photos from the Monster Energy MXGP of Trentino will be available HERE.

You can find the complete results HERE.

MONSTER ENERGY MXGP OF TRENTINO QUICK FACTS:

Circuit length: 1570m

Type of ground: Hard Pack

Temperature:16°

Weather conditions: Cloudy

Public Attendance: 35.500

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