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intu-Xanadù - ARROYOMOLINOS (Spain) 28 May 2022 – A hot day in Arroyomolinos concludes Saturday’s action at the MXGP of Spain, with Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Glenn Coldenhoff and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle taking control of the MXGP and MX2 qualifying races.

Despite temperatures well into the 30’s, both Coldenhoff and Vialle were able to keep their cool to secure pole position on the gate, ready for tomorrow’s races.

Alongside the MXGP and MX2 qualifying heats, we also witnessed the first races of the WMX and EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing, which were won by Big Van World MTX Kawasaki’s Courtney Duncan who made her return to racing after injury, while Fantic Factory Team Maddii’s Alexis Fueri was victorious in the 125cc category and will hope to repeat his success tomorrow for a strong overall result.

As the gate dropped for MXGP qualifying race, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jeremy Seewer took the lead early on with a flying start ahead of Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing’s Mattia Guadagnini who was in the mix among the leaders which also included Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Glenn Coldenhoff.

In the opening lap, Standing Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass made some good moves as he got himself into third just behind Coldenhoff and Seewer.

By the beginning of the second lap, Coldenhoff was already in the lead, as Jonass had a moment and was passed by Prado and then had Team HRC’s Tim Gajser chasing him. Gajser made a mistake on a take-off of a jump which saw him land heavy off the track and crash of the result. The Slovenian got going fairly quickly, though was already down in 19^th.

Prado then got around Seewer for second as he set his sights on Coldenhoff for the win on home soil.

Jonass then crashed out of fourth as he tipped over in one of the corners. The Latvian dropped to ninth as Coldenhoff continued to lead Prado, Seewer and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Maxime Renaux, along with Team HRC’s Mitch Evans.

Prado brought the gap down between him and Coldenhoff to less than a second as it looked like he was going to make a move, but the Dutchman was able to respond immediately to give himself some breathing room.

On lap eight, Renaux got by Seewer for third as Gajser made his way into 12^th in the closing stages and then into 11^th by the chequered flag.

Coldenhoff went on to claim his second qualifying race win of the season, crossing the line 4.095 seconds ahead of Prado, Renaux and Guadagnini who made some nice passes in the closing stages.

Glenn Coldenhoff: “I felt good straight away from this morning. The track is less tricky than last year which allows us to use more lines this time around but still it is easy to make a mistake. I pushed hard in the beginning of the race, I think I started in fourth or third and made my way up to first quite quickly and then rode my own rhythm and I look forward to tomorrow”.

Main Photo: Glenn Coldenhoff

Bottom Photos: 1. Jorge Prado 2. Maxime Renaux

MXGP - Qualifying Race – Top 10 Classification: 1. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, Yamaha), 24:45.077; 2. Jorge Prado (ESP, GASGAS), +0:04.095; 3. Maxime Renaux (FRA, Yamaha), +0:11.130; 4. Mattia Guadagnini (ITA, GASGAS), +0:15.536; 5. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Yamaha), +0:18.858; 6. Mitchell Evans (AUS, Honda), +0:21.524; 7. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, Honda), +0:22.729; 8. Brian Bogers (NED, Husqvarna), +0:26.160; 9. Pauls Jonass (LAT, Husqvarna), +0:30.758; 10. Alberto Forato (ITA, GASGAS), +0:32.963;

In MX2 qualifying race, it was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle who led the way from early on in the heat as Guillem Farres of Rath’s Motorsports got off to a stellar start after getting around Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Thibault Benistant and Jago Geerts.

While trying to push for the lead, Farres crashed and dropped down the order, as Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing’s Simon Längenfelder was looking to stick with the top three.

Vialle led the way as Mike Gwerder of WZ Racing Team was running well in fifth, all while F&H Kawasaki Racing’s Kevin Horgmo pushed Jorgen-Matthias Talviku from Sahkar Racing for sixth. The Norwegian was quick to make the pass shortly after.

Team Ship to Cycle Honda SR Motoblouz rider Stephen Rubini then crashed out of ninth as further up the field Längenfelder began to close in on Benistant. The Frenchman had no room for error as Horgmo was right behind too after getting by Talviku and Gwerder.

Benistant was looking to respond to Längenfelder’s threat, though the German was able to read it well and find the perfect opportunity to pass him for third. Geerts was still in second and pushing Vialle who remained unbothered.

In the closing stages we saw Big Van World MTX Kawasaki’s Mikkel Haarup push Benistant for fifth, though the Frenchman was not going to let another position slip by and held on until the end.

Despite maintaining a close gap for much of the race, even with mistakes, Vialle was able to keep Geerts behind him to win the race, as Längenfelder crossed the line in third ahead of Horgmo and Benistant.

Tom Vialle: “I felt great all day, I was first in free practice and got pole position in time practice which was nice. Then I had a good start, Jago again was pushing from behind. But I managed to control the race which was nice. I felt good today and let’s see tomorrow, I hope for a good start and good races”.

Main Photo: Tom Vialle

Bottom Photos: 1. Jago Geerts 2. Simon Längenfelder

MX2 - Qualifying Race – Top 10 Classification: 1. Tom Vialle (FRA, KTM), 24:43.071; 2. Jago Geerts (BEL, Yamaha), +0:04.399; 3. Simon Längenfelder (GER, GASGAS), +0:26.789; 4. Kevin Horgmo (NOR, Kawasaki), +0:38.432; 5. Thibault Benistant (FRA, Yamaha), +0:39.640; 6. Mikkel Haarup (DEN, Kawasaki), +0:40.931; 7. Liam Everts (BEL, KTM), +0:46.367; 8. Andrea Adamo (ITA, GASGAS), +0:55.392; 9. Isak Gifting (SWE, KTM), +0:58.590; 10. Mike Gwerder (SUI, KTM), +1:00.532;

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

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MXGP SPAIN QUICK FACTS:

Circuit length: 1660m

Type of ground: Hard-pack

Temperature: 33° C

Weather conditions: Sunny

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intu-Xanadù - ARROYOMOLINOS (Spain) 28 May 2022 – The FIM Motocross World Championship is back for the ninth round of the series which heads to the MXGP of Spain in intu-Xanadù Arroyomolinos this weekend!

Fans in Spain can enjoy the action on TV Galicia, Teledeporte and RTVE Play while the rest of Europe can watch on Eurosport 2.

Don’t miss the action this weekend and check out the full list of channels below that will air LIVE and delayed action of the MXGP of Spain, along with the 26min Behind-the-Gate magazine, available to enjoy on MXGP-TV.com and via our TV magazine partners following the GP weekend, featuring the best moments from the races and exclusive interviews, plus more!

As always, MXGP fans can follow the races LIVE throughout the weekend, all you need to do is log onto www.MXGP-TV.com this Saturday and Sunday to watch the MXGP, MX2, WMX and EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing action from the comfort of your home.

USA CANADA

CBS Sports Network

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 2 – 10:00 pm ET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 11:00 Pm ET – LIVE

EUROPE

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 1 – 00:30 CET – Delayed

Monday 30 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 01:00 CET – Delayed

Monday 30 May 2022  – MX2 Race 2 – 01:30 CET – Delayed

Monday 30 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 02:00 CET – Delayed

AUSTRIA

More Than Sports TV

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

BELGIUM 

PLAY SPORTS OPEN

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

VRT

Sunday 29 May 2022  – news sports 20mn

ESTONIA

Go3

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

FINLAND

Sport 2

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 (Local time GMT+3) - LIVE

FRANCE

AUTOMOTO LA CHAINE 

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 1 – 00:30 CET – Delayed

Monday 30 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 01:00 CET – Delayed

Monday 30 May 2022  – MX2 Race 2 – 01:30 CET – Delayed

Monday 30 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 02:00 CET – Delayed

GERMANY

More Than Sports TV

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

ITALY

RAI SPORT HD

Tuesday 31 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 15:30 CET – Delayed

Tuesday 31 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 16:30 CET – Delayed

RAI STREAMING

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE Stream

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE Stream

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 1 – 00:30 CET – Delayed

Monday 30 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 01:00 CET – Delayed

Monday 30 May 2022  – MX2 Race 2 – 01:30 CET – Delayed

Monday 30 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 02:00 CET – Delayed

LATVIA

TV3 Sport Open

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

LITHUANIA

Go3

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

NETHERLANDS

NOS

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE Stream

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE Stream

SLOVENIA 

Sport TV1

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

SPAIN

TV Galicia

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

Teledeporte

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:10 CET LIVE

RTVE Play

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE Stream

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE Stream

SWITZERLAND

More Than Sports TV

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET – LIVE

BRAZIL

Bandsports

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – tbc – Delayed

ASIA

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

EUROSPORT ASIA

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 1 – 00:30 CET – Delayed

Monday 30 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 01:00 CET – Delayed

Monday 30 May 2022  – MX2 Race 2 – 01:30 CET – Delayed

Monday 30 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 02:00 CET – Delayed

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

VIACOM SPORT 18

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 1 – 16:00 IST – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 17:00 IST – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 2 – 19:00 IST – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 20:00 IST – LIVE

PACIFIC

AUSTRALIA

STAN SPORTS

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 1 – 09 pm – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MXGP Race 1 – 10 pm – LIVE

Sunday 29 May 2022  – MX2 Race 2 – 12 pm – LIVE

Monday 30 May 2022  – MXGP Race 2 – 01 am – LIVE

26min Behind-the-Gate Magazine Partners:

AMERICA

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

USA                             MAV TV                                   During the week after the event

AFRICA

Africa                           AXP                                          During the week after the event

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                       SPORT TEN                              tba

Bosnia                         GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Croatia                        GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Finland                        MTV                                        During the week after the event

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                                  Tuesday after the event

Spain                           Movistar                                   Friday after each event at 12am

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

VIACOM SPORT 18                                                      TBC

WORLDWIDE

Worldwide                  Motorvision                            During the week after the event

TIMETABLE (Local Timing CEST)

SATURDAY: 08:30 WMX Free Practice, 08:55 EMX125 Group 1 Free Practice, 09:20 EMX125 Group 2 Free Practice, 09:45 WMX Qualifying Practice, 10:25 MXE Free/Time Practice, 10:50 MX2 Free Practice, 11:20 MXGP Free Practice, 12:10 EMX125 Qualifying Practice, 12:55 MXE Race 1, 13:25 MX2 Time Practice, 14:00 MXGP Time Practice, 14:45 WMX Race 1, 15:30 EMX125 Race 1, 16:25 MX2 Qualifying Race, 17:10 MXGP Qualifying Race, 18:00 MXE Race 1.

SUNDAY: 09:40 EMX125 Race 2, 10:25 MX2 Warm-up, 10:45 MXGP Warm-up, 11:15 MXE Race 2, 11:55 WMX Race 2, 13:15 MX2 Race 1, 14:15 MXGP Race 1, 16:10 MX2 Race 2, 17:10 MXGP Race 2.

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

You can find the complete results HERE.

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intu Xanadú - Arroyomolinos

INTU XANADU' - ARROYOMOLINOS (Spain) 27 May 2022 – The MXGP of Spain is set for race action after the official track and paddock tour featuring the representatives from Communidad de Madrid, Sport Ministry and Mayor of Arroyomolinos.

This will be the third time that the circuit of Intu-Xanadù – Arroyomolinos will host the FIM Motocross World Championship after two very successful events in 2020 and 2021, with last year’s huge crowd attendance that created an incredible atmosphere in the grand-stands around the venue. 

The special event was attended Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo, FIM/CMS Director Antonio Alia Portela, RFME President Manuel Casado, Madrid Federation President Manuel Rodríguez, Arroyomolinos Mayor Ana Millán, Vice Councillor of Sports of the Community of Madrid Alberto Tomé, Councillor of Justice of the Community of Madrid Enrique López, General Director of Security and Civil Protection Luis Miguel Torres, Manager of intu Xanadú, Alexis Martín de la Peña and the Spanish GP Organizer and General Manager of Last Lap Diego Muñoz. 

The attendees toured parts of the hardpack circuit and the MXGP Paddock. Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado, Honda 114 Motorsports’ Rubén Fernández as well as RFME WMX riders Daniela Guillén and Gabriela Seisdedos were present for the tour and gave the officials more details on the circuit that will host the 9^th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, along with rounds of the WMX, MXE and EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing. 

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend in Intu-Xanadù – Arroyomolinos, get your tickets HERE!

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intu Xanadú - Arroyomolinos

intu-Xanadù – ARROYOMOLINOS (Spain) 27 May 2022 – Infront Moto Racing is delighted to share that the FIM-Europe Motocross of European Nations will head to Talavera de La Reina in Spain this year on the 8^thand 9^th of October.

The announcement was made during the MXGP of Spain in the media centre of the intu-Xanadù Arroyomolinos circuit in the presence of Tita Garcia, Mayor of Talavera de La Reina, Sergio Gutierrez, Sport Councillor of Talavera de La Reina, Jesus Bermudez, MC Talavera President, Patricia Maskarova, Infront Moto Racing Representative and Antonio Alia Portela, Event Organizer. 

Talavera de La Reina is well known within the MXGP paddock and has previously hosted rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship, the most recent in 2016 which was won by Jeffrey Herlings and Tim Gajser in MX2 and MXGP. 

This season, the Spanish venue will have the honour of hosting the FIM-Europe Motocross of European Nations along with the Women’s Motocross of European Nations as the event will gather some of the fastest 85cc, 125cc and 250cc riders. These riders will battle for their nation’s victory and also for individual results. 

Infront Moto Racing and the FIM Europe are excited to finally see the return of the Motocross of European Nations and look forward to an exciting event in Spain. 

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INTU XANADU' - ARROYOMOLINOS (Spain) 27 May 2022 – Infront Moto Racing is proud to share that the official digital magazine of the FIM Motocross World Championship, MXGP Mag, has reached an impressive milestone of 4 million reads and 40 Million Impressions!

MXGP Mag is a monthly digital magazine which was first published in September of 2013. The magazine features all the latest from the world of MXGP, including cover stories with standout riders and teams, a look at the latest news from the FIM Motocross World Championship with our Racing Catch-Up as well as more exciting features and stories, including our Hall of Fame, Vintage Bike and Fox Holeshot sections.

MXGP Mag has just published its 105^th issue with Standing Construct Husqvarna Factory Racing Team as cover feature. 

On behalf of Infront Motor Racing and MXGP, thank you for your continued readership and stay tuned for the upcoming editions of MXGP Mag!

Click HERE to read the latest issue of the MXGP Mag!

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intu Xanadù-Arroyomolinos (Spain), 26 May 2022 - In just a few days’ time the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series will kick off in Spain with the series once again ready to showcase e-powered motorsport to a global audience. Offering everyone a glimpse into the future of offroad racing, the exciting series will bring together around 30 young riders from across Europe to battle for the title. Scheduled to be contested over five rounds, each stop on the tour will take place alongside selected rounds of the prestigious MXGP World Championship with the series concluding in July at the MXGP of Czech Republic.

Created as a partnership between Infront Moto Racing, KTM, Husqvarna Motorcycles, and GASGAS in 2021, the Junior e-Motocross Series will once again demonstrate the advancing capabilities of e-powered motorcycle technology. For 2022 the popularity of the pioneering championship is underlined by the fact that the series is oversubscribed for the second year running. Those fortunate to have secured a place behind the gate will compete on one of the innovative machines from the three brands involved – the KTM SX-E 5, the Husqvarna EE 5, or GASGAS’ MC-E 5.

Very soon the truly international line-up of 6–8-year-olds from 13 countries will make their way to the hardpack circuit of intu Xanadú in central Spain for the opening round. Just one week later, the series continues in France at the iconic Ernée circuit before heading to Teutschenthal in Germany for round three on June 12. After a busy start to the season, the series concludes at the MXGP of Czech Republic on July 16-17 with a double header event where the winner will be crowned.

At the start of each of the five rounds, around 30 young riders will take on a timed qualifying session to determine gate pick before competing in two races. When the points from each race are combined, the top three overall will celebrate their achievement by standing on the very same podium as their MXGP heroes.

In the build-up to round one this weekend in Spain, check out the highlights from last year’s series here.

For all the latest news, race reports, and images from the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series, please visit - www.junioremotocross.com

Calendar – 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series 

Round 1: 28-29 May MXGP of Spain – intu Xanadú - Arroyomolinos 

Round 2: 4-5 June Monster Energy MXGP of France - Ernée

Round 3: 11-12 June Liqui Moly MXGP of Germany - Teutschenthal

Round 4: 16 July MXGP of Czech Republic – Loket

Round 5: 17 July MXGP of Czech Republic – Loket

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 25 May 2022 – After a weekend off, the FIM Motocross World Championship continues this weekend with the ninth round of the series which returns to intu Xanadú – Arroyomolinos for the MXGP of Spain!

The hard-pack circuit in Arroyomolinos, close to the Spanish capital of Madrid, was first introduced to the MXGP calendar in 2020, when despite the pandemic, still delivered a fantastic Grand Prix.

Among the first winners of the GP in intu Xanadú – Arroyomolinos was Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle in MXGP and MX2. Meanwhile last season, it was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Maxime Renaux who claimed victories.

This season will be the third consecutive time that MXGP will be hosted in Arroyomolinos, and a huge crowd of Spanish fans is expected. Last season the fan support made for an incredible atmosphere, as the roar of the crowd could be felt and heard throughout each area of the circuit, especially the grandstands!

This time around we will also see rounds of the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship and the EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing, along with the opener of the Junior e-Motocross series.

Heading into the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend, there is no doubt about who the favourite to win will be. Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado will be the rider to watch as he will be looking to give his fans a show and something to cheer about as he will have his eyes set on the win.

Prado made his return to racing in Sardinia, after a shoulder injury sustained in practice. The MXGP of Sardegna was one of the toughest GPs of the year, thus far, and he still managed to finish on the podium, which was a surprise for him and maybe a few others. Not because he is not capable, but because riding with an injury is never easy!

Meanwhile Team HRC’s Tim Gajser will be looking to bounce back from a tough time in Riola Sardo, after sickness took a toll on him and made for a very hard weekend. The Slovenian could manage a 2-12 result and miss the podium for the first time this season though still continues to lead the championship standings by 81-points over Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Maxime Renaux and Jeremy Seewer.

The duo had a tough weekend in Sardinia, while their teammate Glenn Coldenhoff secured his first podium of the 2022 season to finish third overall. Though Renaux and Seewer are known to be strong in the hard-pack circuits and Renaux won in Spain last season in MX2, so both could be podium threats for the weekend.

Though the stand-out rider from the previous GP is no doubt Gebben Van Venrooy Yamaha Racing’s Calvin Vlaanderen. Vlaanderen went on dominate the weekend entirely, going fastest in time practice, winning the qualifying heat as well as both of the races. It was a dream weekend as he claimed his first overall victory in the premier MXGP category, and such a result will no doubt fill him with a lot of confidence going into the rest of the season which will hopefully be exciting for him.

Another noteworthy performance came from Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing’s Mattia Guadagnini, who made the shock move to the MXGP class. After a slow start to his season in MX2 and after not delivering the results he had hope for, it was time for a change of scenery and pace as he moved up to the ‘big boys’ class. Guadagnini put on a strong performance in Riola Sardo where he finished 8^th overall, which is a very good starting point and a result to build upon.

Of course, this weekend, all eyes will be on the local riders, not only Prado but also Honda 114 Motorsports Ruben Fernandez who has delivered a string of strong results too and a podium in Latvia. And like any rider, he will be keen on giving his best in front of the home crowd. Another local name comes from KMP Honda Racing’s Jorge Zaragoza who will also line-up in Spain.

Main Photo: Jorge Prado MXGP of Spain 2021

Bottom Photos: 1. Tim Gajser 2. Ruben Fernandez

MXGP - World Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 367 points; 2. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 288 p.; 3. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, YAM), 264 p.; 4. Jorge Prado (ESP, GAS), 260 p.; 5. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, YAM), 234 p.; 6. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, HON), 213 p.; 7. Brian Bogers (NED, HUS), 205 p.; 8. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, BET), 189 p.; 9. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, YAM), 178 p.; 10. Pauls Jonass (LAT, HUS), 172 p.;

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle was the previous round winner at the MXGP of Sardegna on a sand track, which was a big achievement for the Frenchman, who is not typically a sand rider, unlike his title rival Jago Geerts of Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing.

Vialle and Geerts battled closely throughout the GP, which is just the perfect representation of what the championship fight looks like, with the pair only separated by six points as Geerts holds the red plate. The Spanish GP is on a hard-pack track, but both riders have proven this year that they can win on various terrains so it’s not so easy to say who will have the upper hand. Vialle has previously won in Arroyomolinos, while Geerts is still chasing his first victory there which could come this weekend.

A couple of weeks ago, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Thibault Benistant joined the pair on the box in Riola Sardo. Benistant delivered two very solid results, finishing 3-3 in the races. Typically, Benistant is a much stronger hard-pack rider which will be a positive thing heading into this weekend’s races, making a back-to-back podium a possibility.

F&H Kawasaki Racing’s Kevin Horgmo finished fourth overall in Sardinia after a couple of costly mistakes, which was also the story for Hitachi KTM Fuelled by Milwaukee’s Isak Gifting who were the top podium contenders on the sand. It will be interesting to see how they can bounce back this weekend on a different circuit.

A rider who could be strong this weekend is Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing’s Simon Längenfelder as he starts to prepare for his home round which is coming in just a couple of weeks. Since his impressive victory in Matterley Basin, we are yet to see the German on the podium, though he has been not too far off on several occasions and the Spanish GP could be an opportunity for him to get back to fighting at the sharp end.

426 Motorsports’ Conrad Mewse is set to miss the MXGP of Spain after sustaining an injury at the national championship in Britain, though the extent of his injury is yet to be confirmed.

Local riders to look out for this weekend includes a couple of names that are familiar to the EMX250 Championship, including WZ Racing Team’s Oriol Oliver, Yago Martinez, Raths Motorsport’s David Braceras and Eric Tomas who will test out their abilities in the MX2 class on home soil.

Main Photo: MX2 Start MXGP of Spain 2021

Bottom Photos: 1. Tom Vialle; 2. Jago Geerts 

MX2 - World Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Jago Geerts (BEL, YAM), 338 points; 2. Tom Vialle (FRA, KTM), 332 p.; 3. Simon Längenfelder (GER, GAS), 245 p.; 4. Mikkel Haarup (DEN, KAW), 239 p.; 5. Kevin Horgmo (NOR, KAW), 233 p.; 6. Kay de Wolf (NED, HUS), 211 p.; 7. Andrea Adamo (ITA, GAS), 198 p.; 8. Isak Gifting (SWE, KTM), 193 p.; 9. Stephen Rubini (FRA, HON), 175 p.; 10. Mattia Guadagnini (ITA, GAS), 172 p.;

TIMETABLE (Local Timing CEST)

SATURDAY: 08:50 WMX Free Practice, 09:15 EMX125 Free Practice, 09:45 MXE Free/Time Practice, 10:05 WMX Qualifying Practice, 10:50 MX2 Free Practice, 11:20 MXGP Free Practice, 12:10 EMX125 Qualifying Practice, 12:55 MXE Race 1, 13:25 MX2 Time Practice, 14:00 MXGP Time Practice, 14:45 WMX Race 1, 15:30 EMX125 Race 1, 16:25 MX2 Qualifying Race, 17:10 MXGP Qualifying Race.

SUNDAY: 09:40 EMX125 Race 2, 10:25 MX2 Warm-up, 10:45 MXGP Warm-up, 11:15 WMX 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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LINKS

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