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PIETRAMURATA (Italy) 25 October 2021 – MXGP is thrilled to continue the Fox Holeshot competition, that is running throughout the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship season, together with MXGP partner Fox.

How does the competition work?

During both MXGP and MX2 races, the rider who crosses the white line painted on the ground at the exit of the first corner will be awarded 1 point. At the end of the season, the 2 riders, one per category, with the most Fox Holeshot points will win the mega prize!

During the MXGP of Trentino, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle continued to declare himself as the king of starts as he added two more Fox Holeshots to his already impressive tally as he went on to win the Grand Prix in MX2. He now leads the competition with 15 points ahead of his teammate Mattia Guadagnini and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Maxime Renaux.

Meanwhile in MXGP, we saw two new Fox Holeshot winners, as Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jeremy Seewer dominated the start in heat one on his way to second place in the race. In race two, it was JM Honda Racing’s Henry Jacobi who was fast out of the gate and into the first corner to also get his first Fox Holeshot of 2021.

Despite a poor weekend, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado still leads Fox Holeshot classification in MXGP with 13 points, six points ahead of Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Romain Febvre, while Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings is third with four.

The Fox Holeshot competition will continue this Wednesday at the MXGP of Pietramurata!

MXGP Fox Holeshot Classifications

MX2 Fox Holeshot Classifications

Watch the Fox Holeshot Films from the MXGP of Trentino below.

PIETRAMURATA (Italy) 24 October 2021 – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings and Tom Vialle dominated the MXGP and MX2 races to go 1-1 in their respective categories to win the MXGP of Trentino.

Once again, both classes delivered on some intense battles and very close racing, especially in MXGP as the top four battled within just a few seconds of one another in both heats. This was a treat for the huge crowd of fans that lined the hard-pack circuit and who were keen to cheer on their favourites.

And they will do it all again on Wednesday as the FIM Motocross World championship will continue with the MXGP of Pietramurata for round 15 of the series.

In MXGP race one, it was Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jeremy Seewer who grabbed the Fox Holeshot from his teammate Ben Watson, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings. Meanwhile Tim Gajser from Team HRC started around sixth position.

Watson then crashed which allowed Herlings through as Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Romain Febvre followed the Dutchman. Gajser then got around Prado as well for fourth and was the fastest rider out on track in one of the first few laps.

Febvre then looked for a way to launch an attack onto Herlings as the pair pushed on and urged on the leader, Seewer, who set his best lap of the race. Herlings kept it close to Seewer as Febvre and Gajser were also searching for an opportunity to pass.

The racing within the top four was extremely close, as the gap was just 2.573 between Herlings in first place and Gajser who was down in fourth.

Further down the field Prado, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Glenn Coldenhoff were having a good fight for fifth.

Herlings then close in on Seewer, who had Febvre closing in on him, who had Gajser chasing him down too… In the end Herlings made a nice move on the Swiss on lap 11 to take over the lead.

Prado then crashed but only lost three positions, finishing the race in 8^th ahead of Mathys Boisrame who made his debut with Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team in the MXGP class.

In the end Herlings won ahead of Seewer and Febvre, with Gajser fourth after struggling to pass the Frenchman ahead of him. Coldenhoff had a good first heat to end in fifth place ahead of Standing Construct GasGas Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass.

In the second heat, the Fox Holeshot went to JM Honda Racing’s Henry Jacobi as a couple of riders got tangled up in the first corner, this included Olsen and Standing Construct GasGas Factory Racing’s Brian Bogers.

Herlings and Gajser started the race 12^th and 13^th, while Jacobi led Febvre, Coldenhoff and Honda SR Motoblouz rider Benoit Paturel. The German’s time in the lead did not last long as Febvre was in the driving seat by the end of the first lap. Coldenhoff went through as well.

Gajser then managed to make up some good positions as he got by Watson for fifth as Herlings followed through. The Slovenian then got around Paturel and set his sights on Jacobi who made it a little bit harder to pass, but by lap four he was ahead of the JM Honda rider. Herlings did the same not too long after.

Seewer had to fight through the field in the second race as he got around his teammate Watson for seventh. The Swiss made a couple of more passes and finished the race fifth, but it was not enough for a podium.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli had more bad luck in race two, as he also DNF’d the second race after struggling from his crash in race one. Prado also struggled with Bogers and Jonass ahead of him. The two GasGas riders managed to come back to 12^th and 13^th, while Prado finished in 17^th.

Febvre then started to come under pressure from Coldenhoff who brought the gap down to 1.920. Gajser also caught onto the pair and was looking for the perfect moment to pass. As the battle for the lead went on, it looked like Febvre struggled with arm pump as he started to make mistakes.

Herlings then joined the three-way battle for first as he took third from Gajser. Coldenhoff also made a pass as he moved into the lead on lap 12. The Dutchman led for five laps before being caught by his fellow countryman Herlings.

Gajser and Febvre then fought for third as the factory Honda rider was eventually able to secure the position after the pair made contact in one of the corners.

In the end Herlings was the race winner as Coldenhoff was able to fend off Gajser in third, while Febvre and Seewer rounded out the top five.

With two race wins, Herlings added a fifth GP victory in Trentino to become the most successful rider at this venue, with Coldenhoff and Gajser tied on points in second and third places. In fact, Coldenhoff, Gajser, Febvre and Seewer all finished with 38 points, while Herlings was on 50.

Herlings now leads the MXGP standings 24 points over Febvre, while Gajser is just three points behind.

Jeffrey Herlings: “It wasn’t an easy one. In the first race Jeremy was leading, riding smooth and at a good pace so it was tough to pass him. But at one point I knew I had to go because the boys behind me started pushing, so I had to pass him. The second race, I was caught up a bit in the start. Tim and I were somewhere around 10th or 12th and we both fought our way back to the front. He was one place ahead of me. At one point we caught up to the leader and I managed to pass him. Then I had to defend and pass Romain. It was a tough run, but I am happy to have won. I feel like I am in a very good shape right now, but I should never underestimate the competition from Tim, Romain or Glen today. It can be anyone’s race. So, I will keep charging till the end. We are only 17 days away and a lot of things may happen during the last four races”.

Glenn Coldenhoff: “I have been struggling all year long except in Maggiora, so it’s good to be back on the podium. It’s been a very long and hard road. It’s good to be back here and I also feel like I belong here. I had a good feeling straight away this morning. I finished fifth in the first race. The second one was quite intense to say the least. In the beginning I was behind Febvre. I got so much pressure from behind, so I really had to do something. I managed to pass Romain and lead a few laps. I can tell you it was a great feeling. Definitely looking forward to having more battles like that. Jeffrey as we know is really strong lately. He passed me and I don’t think it’s a shame. It’s good that we have two more rounds here. I started this stretch on a positive note and I am looking forward to the rest of the season”.

Tim Gajser: “I did not have the best start in both races, so I had to fight my way back. Then I came to the top four and we were all riding at a similar pace so it wasn’t easy to make a pass. Overall, the speed was there. I think we have to work on the starts, to get better starts and to be in front and to battle for the win. Really looking forward to Wednesday. The gap in the championship is already quite big. But we know that anything can happen until the end. So definitely we will push hard until the end and try to win some races and GPs if I can and finish the season strong”.

Main Photo: MXGP Start

Bottom Photo: Glenn Coldenhoff, Tim Gajser and Jeffrey Herlings battle

MXGP - Grand Prix Race 1 – Top 10 Classification: 1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 34:14.099; 2. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Yamaha), +0:02.146; 3. Romain Febvre (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:03.665; 4. Tim Gajser (SLO, Honda), +0:04.234; 5. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, Yamaha), +0:41.383; 6. Pauls Jonass (LAT, GASGAS), +0:44.401; 7. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, Husqvarna), +0:48.810; 8. Jorge Prado (ESP, KTM), +1:09.882; 9. Mathys Boisrame (FRA, Kawasaki), +1:10.696; 10. Alessandro Lupino (ITA, KTM), +1:11.881;

MXGP - Grand Prix Race 2 – Top 10 Classification: 1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 34:32.192; 2. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, Yamaha), +0:01.454; 3. Tim Gajser (SLO, Honda), +0:02.211; 4. Romain Febvre (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:12.132; 5. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Yamaha), +0:31.200; 6. Benoit Paturel (FRA, Honda), +0:56.020; 7. Ben Watson (GBR, Yamaha), +0:58.077; 8. Tom Koch (GER, KTM), +1:05.634; 9. Mathys Boisrame (FRA, Kawasaki), +1:11.256; 10. Valentin Guillod (SUI, Yamaha), +1:13.668;

MXGP - GP Top 10 Classification: 1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 50 points; 2. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, YAM), 38 p.; 3. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 38 p.; 4. Romain Febvre (FRA, KAW), 38 p.; 5. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, YAM), 38 p.; 6. Mathys Boisrame (FRA, KAW), 24 p.; 7. Pauls Jonass (LAT, GAS), 24 p.; 8. Tom Koch (GER, KTM), 23 p.; 9. Benoit Paturel (FRA, HON), 22 p.; 10. Ben Watson (GBR, YAM), 20 p.;

MXGP - World Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 555 points; 2. Romain Febvre (FRA, KAW), 531 p.; 3. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 528 p.; 4. Jorge Prado (ESP, KTM), 457 p.; 5. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 419 p.; 6. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, YAM), 411 p.; 7. Pauls Jonass (LAT, GAS), 376 p.; 8. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, YAM), 340 p.; 9. Alessandro Lupino (ITA, KTM), 250 p.; 10. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, HUS), 239 p.;

MXGP - Manufacturers Classification: 1. KTM, 662 points; 2. Honda, 537 p.; 3. Kawasaki, 536 p.; 4. Yamaha, 461 p.; 5. GASGAS, 414 p.; 6. Husqvarna, 266 p.;

In MX2 race one, it was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle with the Fox Holeshot as he led Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Thibault Benistant into the first corner. Benistant then slipped to third as Isak Gifting of Diga Procross GasGas Factory Racing got around the Frenchman. Meanwhile further down the field, the championship leader Maxime Renaux from Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing struggled out of the gate as he started the race down in 18^th position.

Vialle continued to lead Gifting, Benistant and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jago Geerts as Renaux climbed his way into 13^th in the first few laps. The red plate holder then caught onto Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Rene Hofer and after passing him, shifted his focus on getting around Andrea Adamo of SM Action Racing Team YUSA Battery.

As Renaux struggled to pass Adamo, Beaton also joined the battle for eighth as he raced behind Hofer. It took Renaux four laps to pass the Italian, but he was eventually able to get it done on lap six.

Geerts then got by Benistant as he moved into third, while Tom Guyon of Team VHR KTM was having a great ride in 12^th. He eventually finished the race in 13^th position on what was a wildcard appearance in the MX2 category.

Benistant then crashed and struggled for the remainder of the race as it turns out he had an electrical problem with his bike. Meanwhile his teammate Geerts was applying pressure onto Gifting for second as Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Kay de Wolf and Honda 114 Motorsports’ Ruben Fernandez fought for fourth place. Fernandez ended up winning that fight.

Vialle then stretched his lead to 12.051 seconds as Gifting worked hard to keep Geerts behind him but as the race progressed, he succumbed to the pressure and let the Yamaha rider through on the last lap.

Vialle went on to win the race ahead of Geerts and Gifting, while Renaux managed to come back to sixth as local hero Mattia Guadagnini of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing struggled the entire race and could only manage 18^th.

In race two, it was again Vialle with the Fox Holeshot as Renaux went down in the first corner. The KTM rider led his teammate Hofer, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton, Geerts and Mike Gwerder of WZ Racing Team.

Fernandez then got by Gwerder, as Gifting started down in 11^th position. He only managed to get back to ninth by the end of the race.

Renaux had a big battle on his hands as he started in last but was able to make some nice passes in the first few laps.

At the front of the field though, Hofer crashed out of second which allowed Geerts to move into second. Beaton was right there too as he clocked the best lap of the race as he was closing in on the two leaders.

Guadagnini has a much better second race as he got by Guyon for seventh, while Renaux passed Honda Racing Assomotor Team’s Stephen Rubini. Gifting and Gwerder were next in his sights.

Benistant then crashed out of ninth position as he looked a little hurt while getting up. He continued the race to finish in 17^th.

Geerts then started to close down the gap to Vialle and began to apply the pressure onto the leader. With two laps to go Geerts was within striking distance but could not find an opportunity for a pass and was forced to settle for second as Vialle went on to win the race. Beaton was third ahead of Fernandez and Hofer.

With two race victories, Vialle went on to win the MXGP of Trentino as Geerts got himself back on the box for second overall, while Fernandez celebrated his first GP podium in 12 races to finish third overall.

Renaux was eighth overall this weekend but continues to lead the championship by 92 points over Geerts and Vialle who moves to third in the standings and is just four points behind the Belgian.

Tom Vialle: “It was a tough one. In the second race, Jago started third I think, and I had actually Rene behind me. I know he crashed because I saw him crash. Then Jago was second after 4 or 5 laps and I knew it was going to be a tough one. I tried to stay focused. I think I did a good race overall, not so many mistakes. It was a great weekend and started off really good right from the morning. I felt good on the track and also had two great starts, so everything was fine today. We all know it’s a nice area here. The track is also pretty cool. We still have two more races here, so I will try to have good starts, fight for the top position in the championship and try to close the gap as much as possible. That’s what I did today, and I will try to continue this way”.

Jago Geerts: “I am really happy with the day. I felt really good in time practice. I had two solid races with two second places. The riding was really good, but we still need to improve the start a little bit. I think I started off fourth both times, but a really good start is needed on the track to seal the win”.

“I just had a difficult period. Everything went well again since the second race in Spain, where I finished second. That gave me a real confidence boost. Then now two more second places so I am really happy with that”.

Ruben Fernandez: “I did not feel really good at the beginning in practice. The track was slippery, and I did not find a good rhythm. But I had better start in both races where I was in the top 10. The first race was a bit worse. I then made my way into fourth during both heats. I am happy with the riding; it’s been calm and solid I would say. 4-4 for third overall, I’ll take it. I am happy to be back on the podium after the second round of the season. I had an injury in between, with no riding for three weeks. I came back in France and from there I have been improving and getting back on my feet, which I am really happy with”.

Maxime Renaux: “It was a tough day for me as you said. Actually, I felt really great in the morning. I had a really good lap time and finished second. Everything was on point and under control but then I really struggled in those two races. First start I was out of the top 20. I think I was 24th and fought as hard as I could. In the second race, I crashed in the first turn. I tried a different technique on the start, cutting a little bit more inside but I just lost the front in the first corner and touched the guys from the outside. Anyways, I just tried to fight my way back to the top and get as many points as I could because that’s all I could do. I finished eighth that race. Eighth overall as well, with 6-8. For sure, it was not the result we were waiting for, but I couldn’t make anything better today with my conditions and the way I started my races. It’s a strange feeling, but we’ll try to move on to better things and come back stronger on Wednesday with two good starts hopefully”.

Main Photo: MX2 Start

Bottom Photos: 1. Tom Vialle 2. Ruben Fernandez

MX2 - Grand Prix Race 1 – Top 10 Classification: 1. Tom Vialle (FRA, KTM), 34:46.430; 2. Jago Geerts (BEL, Yamaha), +0:02.789; 3. Isak Gifting (SWE, GASGAS), +0:09.063; 4. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, Honda), +0:18.322; 5. Kay de Wolf (NED, Husqvarna), +0:20.012; 6. Maxime Renaux (FRA, Yamaha), +0:30.797; 7. Jed Beaton (AUS, Husqvarna), +0:31.889; 8. Rene Hofer (AUT, KTM), +0:32.782; 9. Stephen Rubini (FRA, Honda), +0:38.032; 10. Conrad Mewse (GBR, KTM), +0:39.451;

MX2 - Grand Prix Race 2 – Top 10 Classification: 1. Tom Vialle (FRA, KTM), 34:53.616; 2. Jago Geerts (BEL, Yamaha), +0:01.183; 3. Jed Beaton (AUS, Husqvarna), +0:25.585; 4. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, Honda), +0:29.065; 5. Rene Hofer (AUT, KTM), +0:36.189; 6. Kay de Wolf (NED, Husqvarna), +0:51.411; 7. Mattia Guadagnini (ITA, KTM), +0:51.596; 8. Maxime Renaux (FRA, Yamaha), +1:07.560; 9. Isak Gifting (SWE, GASGAS), +1:10.806; 10. Tom Guyon (FRA, KTM), +1:12.339;

MX2 - GP Top 10 Classification: 1. Tom Vialle (FRA, KTM), 50 points; 2. Jago Geerts (BEL, YAM), 44 p.; 3. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, HON), 36 p.; 4. Jed Beaton (AUS, HUS), 34 p.; 5. Isak Gifting (SWE, GAS), 32 p.; 6. Kay de Wolf (NED, HUS), 31 p.; 7. Rene Hofer (AUT, KTM), 29 p.; 8. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 28 p.; 9. Stephen Rubini (FRA, HON), 22 p.; 10. Tom Guyon (FRA, KTM), 19 p.;

MX2 - World Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 563 points; 2. Jago Geerts (BEL, YAM), 471 p.; 3. Tom Vialle (FRA, KTM), 467 p.; 4. Mattia Guadagnini (ITA, KTM), 443 p.; 5. Jed Beaton (AUS, HUS), 429 p.; 6. Rene Hofer (AUT, KTM), 393 p.; 7. Thibault Benistant (FRA, YAM), 366 p.; 8. Kay de Wolf (NED, HUS), 362 p.; 9. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, HON), 328 p.; 10. Simon Laengenfelder (GER, GAS), 245 p.;

MX2 - Manufacturers Classification: 1. KTM, 626 points; 2. Yamaha, 622 p.; 3. Husqvarna, 477 p.; 4. Kawasaki, 397 p.; 5. Honda, 369 p.; 6. GASGAS, 335 p.; 7. TM, 4 p.;

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

You can find the complete results HERE.

MXGP OF TRENTINO QUICK FACTS:

Circuit length: 1550m

Type of ground: Hard Pack

Temperature: 18° C

Weather conditions: Sunny

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After a highly successful rookie season in 2020 with five GP podiums during his first full MX2 campaign the 2019 European champion confirmed his potential earlier this season as he placed his F&H Kawasaki in the top five of the MX2 World Championship after the MXGP of Netherlands.

Posting consistent top six finishes including several race podiums Roan was building his season at each race until he was injured during the second race at Loket in the Czech Republic at the end of July as he broke his scaphoid and had to go for surgery. It was the first time in his career that the young Dutchman had faced a serious injury and, with the aim of representing his country at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in Italy, Roan was back on his Kawasaki just six weeks later, racing in Sardinia to prepare for the MXON where he helped Team Netherlands to the FIM silver medal as runners-up to the hosts.

After further top ten scoreline in both Germany and France he had to withdraw from the first race in Spain last weekend as he had too much pain in his wrist. Following further medical examinations this week the renowned sports specialist Doctor Claes has recommended that Roan cease training and racing for a couple of weeks so that his wrist can recover completely.

Roan van de Moosdijk: “It’s definitely not the way I wanted to end this season, but these things happen. After a solid start to the 2021 season we were battling for the top spots in the championship after a couple of rounds but unfortunately, as everyone knows by now, I had a big crash at Loket and broke my scaphoid. We knew up front that this is a tough injury, but I did everything I could to be back on the bike as soon as possible and to fight for my country at the Monster Energy FIM MXoN where we became second. With the busy schedule on the MXGP calendar there was no chance to rest my hand and I couldn’t ride without pain during the week or at the weekends; my doctor has advised me to let it heal now and to focus on the new season. I want to say a big thank you to the whole F&H Kawasaki MX2 Racing Team (family), Kawasaki Motors Europe, my mechanics, my trainer Marc de Reuver and all the sponsors for all the hard work and belief in me! “

Nathalie Fase (F&H Kawasaki team manager): “It's a disappointment that Roan has sadly had to cut short his season, but injuries are unfortunately part-and-parcel of our sport. The entire F&H Racing Team wishes Roan a full and speedy recovery so he can start to focus on next season.”

PIETRAMURATA (Italy) 22 October 2021 – FIM Motocross World Championship continues this weekend with round 14 taking place in Pietramurata, Italy for the MXGP of Trentino.

Fans in Italy will be able to enjoy the races on Rai Sport HD and Eurosport 2. While present onsite will be Sport TV Slovenia to follow their hero Tim Gajser.

Below you can find a list of TV channels that will air LIVE and delayed action of the MXGP of Trentino, along with the 26min Behind-the-Gate magazine, available to enjoy on MXGP-TV.com and via our TV magazine partners following the GP, featuring the best moments from the races, exclusive interviews and more!

As always, MXGP fans can follow the races LIVE throughout the two race days, 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 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 05:00 pm ET – Delayed

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 06:00 pm ET – Delayed

EUROPE

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 16:00 CET - LIVE

BELGIUM 

PLAY SPORTS OPEN

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 16:00 CET - LIVE

VRT

Sunday 24 October 2021 – 20mn highlights

ESTONIA

Go3

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 16:00 CET - LIVE

FINLAND

MTV Max

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE

FRANCE

AUTOMOTO LA CHAINE  

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Delayed

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 16:00 CET - LIVE

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 20:30 CET - Delayed

ITALY

RAI SPORT HD

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 17:00 CET – Delayed

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 22:30 CET – Delayed

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE Streaming

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE Streaming

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 16:00 CET - LIVE

LATVIA

TV3 Sport Open

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 16:00 CET - LIVE

LITHUANIA

Go3

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 16:00 CET - LIVE

NETHERLANDS

NOS

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE Streaming

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE Streaming

Sunday 24 October 2021 – Sport news at 15:10

Sunday 24 October 2021 – Sport news at 17:50

Sunday 24 October 2021 – Sport news at 18:11

Sunday 24 October 2021 – Sport news at 18:52

SLOVENIA 

Sport TV1

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 1 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MX2 Race 2 – 15:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 16:00 CET - LIVE

SPAIN

TV Galicia

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 16:00 CET - LIVE

BRAZIL

Bandsports

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – Delayed

Sunday 24 October 2021 – MXGP Race 2 – 16:00  CET - Live

26min Behind-the-Gate Magazine Partners:

AMERICA

FOX Latin America      Latin America                          Thursday after each MXGP at 8:30pm

USA                             MAV TV                                   During the week after the event

AFRICA

Africa                           AXP                                          During the week after the event

EUROPE

Albania                        Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Austria                        Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Baltics                          TV3 Sport Open                      Thursday after each MXGP

Bosnia                         Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Croatia                        Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Finland                        MTV                                        During the week after the event

France                         Automoto TV la chaine           During the week after the event

Hungary                      Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Kosovo                        Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Montenegro                Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Northern Macedonia  Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Portugal                      SPORT TV                                Tuesday after the event        

Romania                      Look Sport                               During the week after the event

Serbia                          Kreator TV                               During the week after the event

Slovenia                      Sport TV                                  Tuesday after the event

Spain                           Movistar                                  Tuesday after the event

WORLDWIDE

Worldwide                  Motorvision                            During the week after the event

                                    Redbull TV                               MX World and Vlog

MXGP of Trentino LIVE MXGP-TV Timetable

TIMETABLE

SATURDAY: 09:00 WMX Free Practice, 09:30 EMX125 Group 1 Free Practice, 10:00 EMX125 Group 2 Free Practice, 10:35 WMX Qualifying Practice, 11:10 EMX125 Group 1 Qualifying Practice, 11:45 EMX125 Group 2 Qualifying Practice, 13:10 WMX Race 1, 14:00 EMX125 Race 1, 15:10 WMX Race 2, 16:05 EMX125 Race 2.

SUNDAY: 09:15 MX2 Free/Time Practice, 10:15 MXGP Free/Time Practice, 12:15 MX2 Race 1, 13:15 MXGP Race 1, 15:10 MX2 Race 2, 16:10 MXGP Race 2.

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 20 October 2021 – MXGP continues its intense season with round 14 of the FIM Motocross World Championship this weekend in Pietramurata, Italy, for the MXGP of Trentino.

The Grand Prix of Trentino will be the first of a trio of races taking place at the breath-taking Pietramurata venue this weekend as the fierce battle for the title carries on.

While five rounds remain of the MXGP and MX2 World Championship, this weekend we will see the finale of the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship as Bike it MTX Kawasaki rider Courtney Duncan will look to secure her third WMX World Title. But Kiara Fontanesi will no doubt put up a fight as the Italian is just 16 points behind the Kiwi heading into the final round. Ceres 71 Racing’s Nancy Van De Ven is third in the standings a further 12 points behind Fontanesi, so the championship is far from over, and as always in this sport, anything can happen.

Additionally, we will see round six of the EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing championship as MRT Racing Team KTM’s Valerio Lata will enter his home round with the red plate. The Italian leads the series 11 points over ASA United GasGas Racing Team’s Bobby Bruce and Kay Karssemakers of Husqvarna SKS Racing NL who is just five points behind the Brit.

Also entered for the European 125cc races are EMX85 Finals top three Marek Vitezslav who wrapped up the title in Sardinia, while Janis Martins Reisulis and Lotte van Drunen who were second and third will also line-up for the races as they make the move up to the bigger class.

The MXGP of Trentino is set to be a fiery one as huge fan support is expected at the spectacular Pietramurata venue and what’s more is that the paddock is finally open to the public which means fans can get even closer to their heroes!

Entering the MXGP of Trentino, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings leads the MXGP standings by 12 points over Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Romain Febvre. Herlings added another overall victory at the MXGP of Spain, making it his 96^th career, while Febvre had a mixture of a weekend. The Frenchman went on to win race one in incredible fashion but was much unluckier in race two, managing to fight back to seventh place.

Team HRC’s Tim Gajser remains third in the championship but is just three points behind Febvre and this upcoming weekend will be a chance for the Slovenian to claw back some points and hopefully get closer to the lead. Last season Gajser won two out of the three GPs in Pietramurata and also secured his fourth world title there, so the place holds fond memories for the Honda rider who could get back on the top step and even get the red plate back by the end of it.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli also could find himself back on top at his home round also, especially after his victory there last season. But Cairoli has been struggling during the last several GPs. He’s struggled to get inside the top three but has battled well inside the top 10. It’s not clear whether it’s the crash from Sardinia that’s affecting the 9-time world champ or whether it’s something else, but hopefully the home support in Trentino will give him the boost he needs to finish off his racing career on a high at the last five rounds.

His teammate Jorge Prado was impressive at his home round just a week ago, as he fought hard at the front of the field in both races. This was somewhat of a surprise considering the fact that he struggled so much in France the previous weekend. The incredible home support must’ve given a huge adrenaline kick and hopefully he can carry that momentum into the remaining rounds as he remains fourth in the standings, 50 points behind Gajser. 

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jeremy Seewer seemed to be back to his old self in Spain, as the Swiss battled at the front with the likes of Febvre, Gajser, Prado and Herlings. Seewer finished the weekend seventh overall, while his teammate Glenn Coldenhoff placed 13^th. The third factory Yamaha rider, Ben Watson had another tough weekend, after twisting his ankle before the Spanish Grand Prix which made racing harder. He was 19^th in race one but failed to line-up for race two. Watson will now return to Trentino, a place where he secured an overall victory as he finished off his MX2 career in the best way possible. And with that memory hopefully fresh on his mind, this could give him a much-needed boost.

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen will head to Trentino after some good races there last season. The Dane finished second on the podium at the MXGP of Trentino so will no doubt will search for more positive results as he nears the final races of his rookie season in MXGP.

One of the most talked about things entering the weekend has to be the pending debut of Mathys Boisrame with his new team Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team. The Frenchman has joined the factory Kawasaki team for the remaining Italian rounds, replacing injured Ivo Monticelli. For Boisrame this is an important opportunity to show his abilities as he looks to move up to the MXGP class in 2022.

But this weekend will be a big one for the home riders Alessandro Lupino of MRT Racing Team KTM and Alberto Forato of SM Action Racing Team YUASA Battery who will want to put on their best performance for the Italian fans. Both Lupino and Forato have had some very positive results this season and hopefully they get do the same again in Trentino.

Meanwhile this weekend we will see the return of the former world champion David Philippaerts as he will make a wildcard appearance, along with Morgan Lesiardo and Andrea La Scala who will also line-up for the MXGP races.

2020 MXGP of Trentino – MXGP Top 3:

1. Antonio Cairoli

2. Tim Gajser

3. Clement Desalle

Main Photo: MXGP Start from 2019

Bottom Photos: 1. Jeffrey Herlings 2. Antonio Cairoli

MXGP - World Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 505 points; 2. Romain Febvre (FRA, KAW), 493 p.; 3. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 490 p.; 4. Jorge Prado (ESP, KTM), 440 p.; 5. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 419 p.; 6. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, YAM), 373 p.; 7. Pauls Jonass (LAT, GAS), 352 p.; 8. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, YAM), 302 p.; 9. Alessandro Lupino (ITA, KTM), 233 p.; 10. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, HUS), 220 p.;

Meanwhile in MX2, the title chase is a little more relaxed as Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Maxime Renaux has full control of the red plate. The Frenchman is 108 points ahead of his teammate Jago Geerts, while Geerts begins to come under pressure from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Mattia Guadagnini who is just a single point behind him!

Renaux had a strong weekend in Spain as he obtained his fourth Grand prix victory of 2021. The victory must’ve been a big step for the Frenchman mentally as he continued to prove that he is able to challenge Tom Vialle of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing who had been dominant at the last few races.

Vialle finished second overall last weekend after struggling to find his rhythm in the second heat and will no doubt be looking to be on the top step in Trentino, where he claimed his maiden MX2 world title this season.

Geerts had a chance to get himself on the podium in Spain, but once again fell short as he finished sixth overall after a hard first race. The Belgian was 13^th in race one after crashes once again cost him vital positions and points, but he was however able to make a comeback in race two to finish second behind his teammate. The final five GPs will be a real test for the title contender, as he will need to keep it on two wheels and deliver some consistent results to keep the championship chase alive and avoid being caught by Guadagnini.

Meanwhile Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton added a third podium to his season tally last weekend and will no doubt be motivated to carry this energy into the MXGP of Trentino. Last season, Beaton finished on the podium once out of the three races in Pietramurata, so if he can get the start, there is no doubt he will be challenging for top positions once again as he looks to end his MX2 career on a positive note. His teammate Kay de Wolf will want to do the same after a hard race in Arroyomolinos.

While Renaux and Geerts will be focused on going for the win, the third Monster Energy Yamaha Factory rider Thibault Benistant will have the same motivation. While Benistant only has one podium this season, he has consistently been fighting inside the top 10. Last season Benistant made line-up for his first MX2 race in Trentino after he wrapped up his EMX250 title and the result that he delivered on that occasion was pretty remarkable. While he missed out on a podium spot, he did however finish second in the second heat. It will be interesting what he can do this season, as he nears the end of his rookie season in MX2.

Of course, this weekend the focus will be on the home rider, Guadagnini, who will look to get back on the box and deliver some consistent results to stay in the title fight and have the chance to take over second place from Geerts.

Keen to perform well on home soil as well will be Andrea Adamo of SM Action Racing Team YUASA Battery, Gianluca Facchetti and Filippo Zonta who recently signed with Honda Assomotor. And making a wildcard appearance in MX2 are Giuseppe Tropepe of Millionair Racing Team and Emilio Scuteri.

2020 MXGP of Trentino – MX2 Top 3:

1. Jago Geerts

2. Thomas Kjer Olsen

3. Tom Vialle

Main Photo: MX2 Start from 2018

Bottom Photos: 1. Maxime Renaux 2. Tom Vialle

MX2 - World Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 535 points; 2. Jago Geerts (BEL, YAM), 427 p.; 3. Mattia Guadagnini (ITA, KTM), 426 p.; 4. Tom Vialle (FRA, KTM), 417 p.; 5. Jed Beaton (AUS, HUS), 395 p.; 6. Rene Hofer (AUT, KTM), 364 p.; 7. Thibault Benistant (FRA, YAM), 362 p.; 8. Kay de Wolf (NED, HUS), 331 p.; 9. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, HON), 292 p.; 10. Simon Laengenfelder (GER, GAS), 230 p.;

TIMETABLE

SATURDAY: 09:00 WMX Free Practice, 09:30 EMX125 Group 1 Free Practice, 10:00 EMX125 Group 2 Free Practice, 10:35 WMX Qualifying Practice, 11:10 EMX125 Group 1 Qualifying Practice, 11:45 EMX125 Group 2 Qualifying Practice, 13:10 WMX Race 1, 14:00 EMX125 Race 1, 15:10 WMX Race 2, 16:05 EMX125 Race 2.

SUNDAY: 09:15 MX2 Free/Time Practice, 10:15 MXGP Free/Time Practice, 12:15 MX2 Race 1, 13:15 MXGP Race 1, 15:10 MX2 Race 2, 16:10 MXGP Race 2.

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