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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 25 January 2022 – Infront Moto Racing is delighted to confirm that the FIM Motocross World Championship will return to the beloved Villa La Angostura on the 19^th and 20^th of March for the MXGP of Patagonia – Argentina.

MXGP is excited to return to the picturesque circuit in the province of Neuquén for the first time since 2019, when it last visited Argentina. The Grand Prix in Patagonia-Argentina has always been among the favourites for the fans, teams, riders and staff – for its wonderful scenery and supportive fans!

List of winners of the Argentinian Grand Prix  since the first event held in 2015 include the likes of Max Nagl, Jeffrey Herlings, Tim Gajser, Pauls Jonass, Jorge Prado and Antonio Cairoli – and it will be interesting to see who will be victorious in 2022.

Infront Moto Racing is excited to head back overseas and celebrate the return of the MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina.

Tickets sales for the 2022 MXGP of Patagonia -Argentina will be online on February the 1^st while tickets purchased for the 2020 MXGP of Patagonia – Argentina will be valid to be used this year.

An updated version of the 2022 MXGP calendar will be released in the next 24 hours.

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 25 January 2022 – MXGP is pleased to share the official entry lists for the MXGP of Great Britain, the opening round of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship which is set to take place in just a few weeks’ time at the Matterley Basin circuit on the 19/20 of February!

The schedule of the weekend races will also return to a full two-day program, with MXGP and MX2 classes actions running also on Saturday with free and time practice plus qualification races while and the Warm up and the two main races will be running on Sunday. The support classes races will be split between Saturday and Sunday at every event.

You can find the official entry lists below:

MXGP Entry List

MX2 Entry List

EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing Entry List

EMXOpen Entry List

There’s still time to get your hands on tickets for the event as we gear-up for another epic season to welcome back the FIM Motocross World Championship! Get your tickets HERE!

Go VIP at the Opening event of the 2022 MXGP Season by clicking HERE

Dear MXGP Friends,

First of all I would like to wish to all of you all the best for 2022 and a Happy new year!

In less than a month the season will start.

All the signs are showing that we may return to a normal life in the upcoming months.

The last decisions regarding the restrictions in place in UK, Spain, France and many other countries are going into the direction of a re-opening of the activities. The last two years have been really difficult for all of us, but the hope is around the corner that we will finally be able to offer a complete package to the fans and total access to the Grand Prix.

The preparation for the 2022 season and the first Grand Prix in Matterley Basin on the 19/20^th of February are going very well. All the paddock will appreciate to start in one of the most appreciated tracks of the MXGP World Championship. Steve Dixon and his team are putting a lot of energy and passion to deliver the best event possible.

This season will again be very exciting, with the comeback of the Grand Prix in Argentina, Ernée, Saint Jean d’Angely, Sweden, Finland, Indonesia and the Monster Energy Motocross of Nations in the USA. Most of the ticketing are now open and can be accessed through our website www.mxgp.com.

The schedule for the weekend will also return to a full two-day program, and it will be full of actions and races. The MXGP and MX2 will start as before the Covid-19 era on Saturday with the Free practice, Time practice and qualification race, keeping the Warm up and the two heats for Sunday. The support classes will be split between Saturday and Sunday as it was the case in the past.

I would like to thank FIM, FIM Europe, the organizers, all the MXGP partners, the teams and the riders for all the collaboration.

We cannot wait to be in the UK to start the engines!

David Luongo, CEO of Infront Moto Racing

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 22 January 2022 – Infront Moto Racing is excited to share that the first MXGP Magazine issue of 2022 is now online!

The 101^st edition of the monthly magazine features the legendary Antonio Cairoli on the cover as well as an in-depth look at his incredible career. While the rest of the mag includes a get-to-know piece with all the EMX champions of 2021, as well as a special anniversary article of the Italian Motorcycling Federation and their success last season. 

In addition, the Vintage Bike section features John van den Berk’s Yamaha 1988 YZ250M, while this month’s Hall of Fame showcases Gerrit Wolsink and his achievements as a Grand Prix motocross rider.

You can find all this plus more in the 101^st issue of MXGP Mag, which you can download for FREE on the Apple Store or Google Play. Read it HERE!

Users who have already downloaded other issues on their iOS device can automatically download the new issue by opening the News Stand and clicking on the cover of the MXGP Mag. Whereas those readers using an Android device will be able to download the magazine for free thanks to this app: http://bit.ly/IssuuOnAndroid.

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 19 January 2022 – Infront Moto Racing is excited to extend their existing partnership with SCOTT Sports that will see the brand a part of the FIM Motocross World Championship for a further three years.

MXGP and SCOTT have been long-time partners as the brand has previously sponsored the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship before expanding upon their partnership in 2019 to also join MXGP. For 2022 and beyond, SCOTT will look to increase their effort in the FIM Motocross World Championship and the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations.

Situated in Givisiez, Switzerland, the new global headquarters of SCOTT is the home of the brands’ various divisions including bike, winter, moto, running and more. In 1970, SCOTT entered the motocross goggle market with the first ever motocross specific goggle and later introduced motocross boots, grips and accessories. Since then, SCOTT Sport have become known for their premium goggle optics but is also a worldwide leader in off-road apparel, bicycles and sporting goods

In 2022, you can expect to see the likes of Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado and Simon Langenfelder, as well as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle and Bud Racing’s Quentin Marc Prugnieres, Amandine Verstappen and Eddie Jay Wade rocking SCOTT products across the MXGP, MX2, WMX and EMX Championships.

For more information about SCOTT, visit https://www.scott-sports.com/

Copyright Photos: Juan Pablo Acevedo

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The team led by Paolo Mencacci, this season which in a few weeks will start with the first stage at Matterly Basin in England, presents its two new drivers who will be lined up behind the starting gate.

In MX2 still riding the KTM 250 SX-F, the young Spanish rider Samuel Nilsson, born in 2002, fresh Spanish champion, will make his debut in the FIM Motocross World Championship on a permanent basis.

The KTM Racestore team in partnership with the Luciani Team will assist Simone Mancini in the 125 European Championship races, class 2007, Junior 85 champion. In addition to the European races, Simone will participate in the Italian Junior Championship.

Photo Copyright: KTM Racestore

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 12 January 2022 – Every season of the FIM Motocross World Championship the MXGP crew, collect various stats throughout the year, one of those statistics being the fastest lap.

Every Grand Prix weekend, the Timekeeper checks which rider has produced the fastest lap during the races (in MXGP and MX2) which is then recorded in the system and compiled into a list.

We are excited to share the list of the Fastest Laps of 2021 with you! And it looks like after 18 Grand Prix’s, that’s 36 races, it was revealed that Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings and Tom Vialle had the fastest laps in MX2 and MXGP.

During the historic 2021 season, Herlings racked up an impressive 8 fast laps which included the quickest time in Maggiora, Lommel, Kegums, Riola Sardo, Lacapelle-Marival, Trentino and both of the races in Mantova which gave him the upper hand over Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Romain Febvre who was second with four, while his teammate Antonio Cairoli had two.

Meanwhile Vialle collected a total of five fastest laps last year, with Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jago Geerts and Maxime Renaux tied on points for second and third. Vialle picked up the fastest lap of the race in Orlyonok, Afyon, Lacapelle-Marival, Intu Xanadu – Arroyomolinos and Trentino.

Take a look at the overall standings for the Fastest Laps in 2021, as well as a Grand Prix breakdown, below;

Fastest Lap 2021 Overall Standings

Fastest Lap 2021 Grand Prix Breakdown

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 12 January 2022– LIQUI MOLY enters the FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP). From the upcoming season, the German oil and additive specialist will be the exclusive lubricant partner for the series as well as the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) and the FIM Snowcross World Championship (SNX). “Both technology and riders can also rely on us off road,” says Peter Baumann, Marketing Director at LIQUI MOLY.

The company offers an extensive range of chemicals for two-wheel machines: from motor oils to gear oils, fork oils, additives, greases, service sprays and cleaning products to brake fluids, chain oils and leather care products. In total, there are over 100 products specifically for motorcycles, including some developments especially for the off-road sector.

“This makes LIQUI MOLY a strong partner who will also provide us with important technological support,” says David Luongo, CEO of Infront Moto Racing, who is responsible for promoting the racing series. “We look forward to benefiting from the expertise of this oil specialist.”

LIQUI MOLY will also be the title sponsor for the MXGP races in Germany. "Motorbike fans already know us from MotoGP, where we have been the official oil supplier for all teams in Moto2 and Moto3 for many years. Enduro fans also know who we are from our cooperation with Betamotors," says Peter Baumann, Marketing Director at LIQUI MOLY. “By showing our commitment to MXGP, MXoN and SNX, we want to specifically target the off-road sector and make them curious about our tailor-made products.”

LIQUI MOLY has not only continuously expanded its motorcycle range in recent years. Sales also increased more in this segment than the company's total sales. “This year we will generate three times the turnover than we did five years ago,” says Peter Baumann. “This shows that more and more motorbikers are convinced of our quality.”

About LIQUI MOLY

With around 4,000 items, LIQUI MOLY offers a global, uniquely broad range of automotive chemicals: Motor oils and additives, greases and pastes, sprays and car care, glues and sealants. Founded in 1957, LIQUI MOLY develops and produces exclusively in Germany. There it is repeatedly voted the best oil brand. The company sells its products in more than 150 countries and generated € 611 million in sales in 2020.

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After a very successful 2021 season highlighted by the 5 podiums of the rising Spanish talent, Ruben Fernandez in the MX2 World Championship, Team Honda 114 Motorsports will be even stronger for the new 2022 campaign!

After a stunning debut in Mantova this year in the MXGP class Ruben Fernandez will step up to MXGP World Championship for 2022 on board his new CRF450RW ready to fight for the top positions of the most competitive class on the planet.

Besides Fernandez in MXGP, Team 114 Motorsports will line up in the MX2 class the young, Norwegian talent, Hakon Fredriksen who impressed this year securing 2 wins and 4 podiums in the EMX250 despite being only 19 years old.

Again, for the 2022 season Team 114 Motorsports will line up two ladies in the WMX World Championship with the confirmation of the Aussie, Tahlia O’Hare who finished in the top 10 in the championship this year and looking for more in 2022 and the new recruit, the very young Norwegian Martine Hughes who will make her debut in this class in 2022.

Ruben: “I will be riding for 114 motorsports for the 2022 season. Considering the good results, we got last year and how good I felt with everyone on the team I am happy I am able to work with them for another year. Looking forward to this upcoming new season”.

Hakon: I’’m really excited about the new team and the new challenge stepping up to MX2. I really appreciate the opportunity! Everyone is super nice and motivated so I think we can do great things together. Also having Ruben and TJ as teammates is going to be good, I think we can push each other to a higher level. It’s cool going back to the roots riding Honda again, it’s where my racing career started. The new bike feels amazing, I’ve ridden it a few times now and already from the first test I felt comfortable! Looking forward to make it even better over the winter with the crew. Can’t wait to go racing!”

TJ: “I’m excited for the second year together with the team to keep making progress and putting some nice races together. I like how everyone in the team works together and am happy to have the opportunity to continue”.

Livia Lancelot Team Manager: “After a successful season in 2021 , I’m really happy to line up next season with Ruben again but on the 450cc this time. I’m sure that this class will suit him better. I’m also really happy to keep working with Tahlia, she didn’t have the time to show all her potential yet so I’m happy that we have more time. Then we have Two new riders in the Team with Hakon and Martine, I can’t wait to start working with all of them”.

Gordon Crockard: “With the 2021 season concluded only some weeks ago and the 2022 season set to start racing soon, the off season is minimal and the team have little time to rest and recharge. We have confidence that the team will be ready and give our riders their best opportunity to maximise their potential entering into the up-shift of categories for both Ruben to MXGP and Hakon to MX2. Ruben has the task of mastering the mighty 450 class and showed us already he has the minerals necessary, however this is his rookie year and with such a short off season we have to act with patience and take steps respectfully. Hakon returns to the Honda family onboard the all new CRF250R, colours I fondly remember him representing as an EMX150 race winner in the Honda 150 European Championship. MX2 is a step up for Hakon, but with the new CRF250R and the team structure, I think he has his best opportunity to showcase himself well”.

To celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, MXGP would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year by sharing our annual Christmas video for 2021.

Immerse yourself into the sounds of MXGP with a festive twist!