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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 5 February 2021 – Infront Moto Racing is pleased to share the 90^th issue of the MXGP Magazine, which you can read online now!

The second issue of 2021 features Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s newest recruit, Mattia Guadagnini on the cover, including a special feature about the EMX Champion inside!

The 90^th edition also includes the Racing Catch-up which takes a look at the 2021 Provisional OAT (Officially Approved Teams) list and the riders who will represent them, along with a special feature giving you an insight into the life of an MXGP Mechanic.

Additionally, this month’s Hall of Fame will dive deeper into Daryl King’s racing career, as well as more throwback moments in our vintage bike section featuring Mickäel Pichon’s 2002 Suzuki RM250 WS02!

You can find all this plus more in the 90^th issue of MXGP Mag, by clicking HERE, or you can download it for FREE on the Apple Store or Google Play.

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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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory rider Jed Beaton is coming off a brilliant 2020, and despite all the perils of the COVID-19 season, the Australian was more consistent and didn’t suffer a major injury, something that had really stalled his career in the past.

While he isn’t saying he wants to be going for a World championship in 2021, he has made it clear that he expects to be battling for GP wins and podium finishes and then see where he stands at the end of the MX2 championship.

“You don’t go out and train and put your whole life into it to not want that goal,” Beaton said. “Of course, it is there (to go for a World championship), but to achieve that goal you have to do the best you can every day and you really put your whole life into it. It is always a goal, but you need an injury free year and consistent and good results and the maximum way to achieve that is have a smile on your face and enjoy it, even in the bad times. Don’t get caught in a dip. I don’t like to talk about the future, because you don’t know what it brings, but hopefully at the end of the year, we are somewhere battling for it.”

Being consistent and staying away from injuries is every rider’s goal, and the Aussie is no different. It is an obvious aim, but one that is so difficult in the toughest sport in the World and Beaton knows better than most that bad luck is waiting around the corner to make a mess of your season.

“Obviously for this year, the goal is to go out and do my best and a lot of it comes from the winter and last season I had a good winter and hopefully we can make more steps and fight for the top positions. I just take it day by day and make little steps and little adjustments. I am keen to go racing again, because it has been a long break, and I took time off after the season because it was a long one. I am keen to get back into it and excited.”

Now a handful of years in Europe, Beaton knows that taking his chances is what got him a factory ride with Husqvarna and he never forget that hard work and motivation are the main keys to success.

“Obviously, I got the opportunity to ride for Carglass Honda that year in the EMX250 championship and it went up from there. I tried to make the best of that situation and I was rewarded from it. A bit different from way back then to now, but I try and enjoy every day as it comes and there is a lot of pressure, but I am doing what I love, and I wake up every day with a big smile and I enjoy it as much as I can. It isn’t a long career.”

So, when the 2021 season begins, the Australian will be holding his national flag high and want to fight for as many points as possible and remain in the same rich vein of form that has taken him to top five in the World in 2020.

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 26 January 2021 – Infront Moto Racing is delighted to share the provisional OAT (Officially Approved Teams) list for the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship!

The provisional list gives a breakdown of all the teams that have currently entered to contest in the 2021 season of racing, along with the riders who will represent them. At present, the list features over 30 teams that will take part in the MXGP and MX2 Championships next year.  

With more than 30 teams entered, a large group of the fastest riders in the world and a packed 20-round racing schedule, the 2021 MXGP season will no doubt showcase more of the best action that motocross has to offer!

The 2021 Provisional OAT MXGP & MX2 Lists can be viewed in its entirety below:

Click HERE to download the complete OAT List

Click HERE to download the MXGP OAT List

Click HERE to download the MX2 OAT List

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While some are enjoying that well-deserved ‘off-season’ break, others already have their sights set on the 2021 season. Not too long ago, a provisional calendar of the FIM Motocross World Championship was released featuring 21 venues, 5 of which are new to the series!

With the 2020 championship season concluding so late in the year, due to COVID-19 and the numerous changes that the racing calendar endured, the racing will kick-off later than usual this year, as the first gate drop is scheduled for the 2^nd – 3^rd of April.

In the latest issue of the MXGP Magazine, we take a look at the provisional racing calendar and the awesome venues we are set to visit in 2021! Read the full feature HERE!

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 14 January 2021 - Infront Moto Racing and Milestone are pleased to announce the release of MXGP 2020 on PlayStation®5. The latest chapter of the beloved series of the official FIM Motocross World Championship, is now coming on next-generation along with a lot of exclusive features.

Thanks to the innovative DualSense Controller, MXGP 2020 will have amazing haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, giving a real dirt bike experience to players. Additionally, PlayStation®5 gives the opportunity to upgrade resolution up to 4K with strong 60 FPS, increasing details and immersion for a smoother motocross experience. Last but not least, riders who really love competition will now have the chance to compete in online races up to 14 players.

In MXGP20 you can enjoy the adrenaline of the current MXGP season, competing with 68 riders from MXGP and MX2 categories on all the 19 circuits of the season. Building your career starting as a rookie will be just the first step for glory: players will be able to join an official team or build their own one, personalizing their experience to fit their dream as a competitive rider. Track Editor is back with some new features added in. With Heightmaps feature, players can replicate the real MX tracks configurations, often built on hills and mountains, adding realism and all the challenges that real riders face during races. Four different types of terrain will allow players to choose and customize the element in order to create the track of their dream. Those tracks could be shared online with friends and community.

MXGP 2020 on PlayStation®5 is available from January 14^th, 2021.

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The motocross world has been saddened by the news that Belgian motocross legend Joël Robert passed away at the age of 77 on Wednesday 13th of January 2021 after a cardiac arrest.

Robert was an inspiration for many of the upcoming talents in Belgium, after becoming the youngest World Champion at the age of 21 when he secured the 250cc title in 1964. He then followed that up with five more titles, two more with Czech brand CZ in 1968 and 1969, and then three consecutive wins with Suzuki in 1970, 1971 and 1972.

In addition to the impressive six world titles, the list of achievements includes 250 victories in both the 250cc and 500cc categories, as well as a with at the Motocross des Nations with Team Belgium in 1969, alongside teammates Roger De Coster, Jef Teeuwissen, Sylvain Geboers and Jaak Van Velthoven.

Following his career, Mr Joël Robert remained involved in racing, and was the Team Manager for the Belgian Motocross of Nations team between 1997 and 2006, during which time the Belgian’s won five times.

His impressive career received a special recognition by the FIM in 2019, which celebrated all his achievements. He also joined in the festivities as he awarded the trophies to the 2019 FIM World Champions in the off-road disciplines.

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 7 January 2021 – Infront Moto Racing is thrilled to share that the 89^th issue of the MXGP Magazine is now online!

The January 2021 issue of the monthly online magazine features a special interview with Gautier Paulin who talks about his impressive racing career, his success at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations and more!

The 89^th edition also includes the Racing Catch-up which takes a look at the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship Calendar, along with two extra features about the 2020 FIM Women’s Motocross World Champion Courtney Duncan and MXGP-TV’s newest OTT platform!

Additionally, this month’s Hall of Fame will take a look at Vladimir Kavinov racing career, as well as more throwback moments in our vintage bike section!

You can find all this plus more in the 89^th issue of MXGP Mag, which you can download for FREE on the Apple Store or Google Play.

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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The KTM Racestore Team managed by Paolo Mencacci is pleased to reconfirm the agreement with the young Jan Pancar. Given the positive and constantly growing results obtained in the 2020 season, the young Slovenian will be back on the KTM SX-F 250 of the Tuscan team and will race in the MX2 category of the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship.

In addition to the World Championship, the team will participate in the Italian Prestige Championship and will also support Jacopo Fabbri, a young talent on the Italian scene.

Jacopo Fabbri who will participate in the Italian Prestige Championship and as a “wild card” in some races of the EMX250 European Championship.

Paolo Mencacci, Team Manager: “We have seen a lot of commitment and perseverance in Jan, qualities that have led him to grow both as a rider and as a person, obtaining good results especially in the second half of the season, we are sure that by continuing the work together started last year we can achieve even more. I am also happy to have Jacopo in the team. He is a rider I had seen in action in the local area and his skills immediately impressed me. Thanks to KTM Italia for the trust and support given for next season”.

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To start 2021 with a bang WZ Racing team owner and manager Waldemar Zichanowisch, has released his rider line-up for the upcoming season, which means a new challenge for the team as well.

Cato Nickel will represent the team in the EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing category, as he stays with the German team. The 16 years old has already showed his pace and ability to be a front runner in 2020 and in 2021 could be one of the favourites in the fight for the title.

A new challenge awaits Rasmus Pedersen. The young Dane will step up to EMX250 for his rookie season on a 250 KTM.

Rasmus Pedersen: “I’m definitely looking forward to be riding the 250 and to put in some work. It’s going to be hard for sure as it’s my rookie year. But I will give it my best and just going to keep working and improving throughout the season. The goal is to try and be consistent every race and I definitely want to be in the top 10 or even top 5”.

Rasmus is strengthened by his new teammate Mike Gwerder in the EMX250. The Swiss is coming back from a tough injury and is looking forward to work with WZ Racing.

Mike Gwerder: “After my femur injury I want to ride as good as possible. My goal is to be one of the frontrunners! I think, it’s going to be a good year and will be fun to work with WZ Racing”.

Bastian Bøgh Damm can also look forward to a new challenge in 2021, because his World Championship dream will come true. The 19-year-old is upping his game with the German KTM team by his side and is going to ride the MX2 FIM Motocross World Championship.

Lion Florian, a German talent, is also taking the risk of the MX2 World Championship and is fulfilling his childhood dream.

Lion Florian: “I’m really looking forward to ride the MX2 class, even if it means a big step for me. 2021 will be the decisive year for me and I want to take the opportunity. I’m definitely aiming for the top ten”.

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 22 December 2020 - In what has been only his second season in the MX2 World Championship scene, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle claimed his very first world title in style, with an impressive 14 race wins and matching podiums, along with 7 overall victories and an outstanding 21 Fox Holeshots!

Vialle’s love for bikes came as a result of watching his father, who was a pro rider, competing in various events including Supercross, which inspired the young Frenchman to start riding. And at the age of 5, Vialle got his very own bike, entering his first race around the same year.

In 2018, Vialle entered the EMX250 series where he showed promise from the opening round in Red Sand, Spain. The youngster finished the races second and fourth that time around to claim the second spot on the box. At the following round in Portugal he was not so lucky as he only scored three points, though was able to fight back with a race win in Russia. The following few GP’s the Frenchman struggle with consistency, as he battled well within the top three, to finish some races in second and third, but could not put two consistent heats together for a strong overall. Eventually he finished 8^th in the Championship standings, before being picked up by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for the following season.

Vialle then made his MX2 World Championship debut at the MXGP of Argentina in 2019 as part of the factory KTM squad, alongside Jorge Prado. He had a steady first GP to finish well inside the top 10 with a 7-8 result which was still pretty impressive. At the following GP in Great Britain, Vialle continued to surprise as he got himself onto the podium with a strong 3-4 race result and then followed that up with another podium in Trentino.

The following GP’s in Lombardia, Portugal, France, Russia and Latvia saw him struggled, before making a comeback in Germany, Indonesia and Asia with a string of 2^nd overall finishes. The Frenchman also claimed his first overall that season, as a consistent 2-2 handed him the overall in Sweden, while his teammate celebrated his MX2 title.

In the end, Vialle finished the season 4^th in the standings with an overall victory and 7 podiums, which placed him among the favourites for the title in 2020.

And as the gate dropped for the first race in Matterley Basin, Great Britain, this year, there was no doubt that Vialle was the man to beat. He started with second overall at the British Grand Prix, before turning things around in the Netherlands where he took the GP win, as well as the red plate.

Then the racing stopped for 5 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, though as things picked back up in Latvia, with what was the first triple-header of the season, Vialle was able to pick up exactly where he left off, going 1-2 for the top step of the podium. Though at the following race in Kegums, the Frenchman struggled and would not make the podium, but he was able to recover for the last Latvian race to go 1-2 for second.

Vialle then followed that up with two overall wins in Faenza, as he took his first double race win of the season, during the MXGP of Città di Faenza. He followed this up with 7 more podiums, which by the end of the season put his tally up to 14.

All season long, Jago Geerts and Vialle traded at who would win the races, along with a couple of other riders who were victorious too, though despite the close battles, Vialle was able to claim the title a round early, during the MXGP of Pietramurata. The day wasn’t easy for the Frenchman who had to start the races from outside the gate, though he was able to get the job done and get that gold plate with a race win in the opening heat. The second race was unlucky for Vialle who had an issue with his bike and could only fight back to 23^rd. Despite missing out on the podium, Vialle didn’t let this dampen his mood, as he picked up his championship winning plate!

Now with his maiden title in his back pocket, it will be interesting to see if Vialle can handle the pressure of being a defending World Champion in 2021 and once again show his dominant force that we saw this season.

“It was an incredible season for me. To take my first world title was just amazing” shared Vialle, adding, “I tried to be as consistent as possible and I tried my best every time, get a good start and ride like I do in training. I really want to thank all the team, my family, Joel Smets, as riding with the team for the last two years has been amazing”.

For more details on Tom Vialle’s world title read our MXGP feature: ‘The Road to Gold’ by clicking HERE

Quick Facts…

DOB: 28/10/2000

PLACE OF BIRTH: Avignon, France

RACING NUMBER: 28

BEST RESULT: 2020 MX2 World Champion

FIRST GP RACED: 2019 MXGP of Patagonia - Argentina

FAVOURITE TRACK: Neuquen

FAVOURITE FOOD: Steak Tartare

FAVOURITE MUSIC: Rap

DREAM HOLIDAY: USA

HOBBIES: Video Games

2020 stats:

RACE WINS: 14

PODIUMS: 14

OVERALL VICTORIES: 7

LAPS LED: 328

FOX HOLESHOTS: 21

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