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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 12 December 2023 – Infront Moto Racing is excited to announce that tickets for the upcoming MXGP of Spain on March 23rd and 24th are now available!

The Intu Xanadú – Arroyomolinos circuit will host the Spanish Grand Prix of the FIM Motocross World Championship for the fifth time. Don't miss the opportunity to witness an exhilarating Grand Prix filled with passionate fans cheering for their favourite MX heroes.

In 2023, Jeffrey Herlings made history by securing his GP win #102 in Spain, surpassing Stefan Everts' record. The ‘bullet’ won in front Mattia Guadagnini and local hero Ruben Fernandez. In MX2, Simon Laengenfelder emerged as a perfect winner, with 1-1 finish ahead of Jago Geerts and Andrea Adamo.

Joining the MXGP and MX2 classes is the FIM Women's Motocross World Championship, featuring local hero and 2023 Vice WMX Champion Daniela Guillen, along with the EMX250 class.

Don't miss out on the action at the MXGP of Spain – secure your tickets now!
Bonus: Every spectators will get 20% discount on the MXGP-TV season's package including the 2024 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations.

Click HERE for more details on VIP Gold Skybox packages and elevate your MXGP experience.

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New book coming out about Jago Geerts's last season in MX2! 

Jago Geerts:

"The book ‘Roller Coaster’ is about my last and turbulent season in MX2. The book has a hard cover and counts 236 pages full of interesting opinions of people with whom I worked closely in 2023. I tell my story of each Grand Prix throughout the book that is full of beautiful photography. It is my first book but I’m very proud of the result. The dimensions of the book are 288 mm H and 230 mm W."

The texts in the book are in Dutch, French and English.

You can pre-order the book on www.jagogeerts.com
 

Monaco (Principality of Monaco) ) 7 December 2023 – The 2024 FIM Snowcross World Championship is gearing up for an exciting year with an enhanced calendar that includes three thrilling rounds, one in Turkiye and two in Scandinavia.

The 2024 edition will begin on the 9th & 10th of March at Kayseri-Erciyes in Turkiye. Organized by Anadolu Motor ve Doga Sporlari Kulubu and Türkiye Motorcycling Federation and widely supported by the Kayseri institutions, the event will bring the world's best snowcross riders together at Mount Erciyes with Kayseri Snowcross Center being the most important winter sports center in Turkiye. Originally set to host the 2023 FIM SNX World Championship, Kayseri-Erciyes had to postpone until 2024 due to the disruption caused by the terrible earthquake that happened in February 2023.

Following Turkiye, the first of the Scandinavian races will begin on the 13th & 14th of April in Finland. While the venue is yet to be announced, the first race is guaranteed to set the tone for a couple of outstanding events. A week later, on the 20th & 21st of April, SNX riders will cross the border into the picturesque landscapes of Kirkenes, Norway in a big SNX finale. 

Adding to the anticipation, the SNX Women World Cup has been elevated to the FIM Women's SnowCross World Championship, starting from the upcoming season. Therefore, along with the FIM SNX World Championship, the FIM WSNX World Championship will run along both Scandinavian rounds. Both men and women athletes will compete in Finland and Sweden for the mighty win.

Hosting the 2023 Snowcross World Championship, Kirkenes delivered a spectacular winter event that captivated fans and showcased the thrilling nature of this winter motorsport.

The 2023 FIM SNX World Championship edition in Kirkenes allowed for two days of pure winter motorsport thrill, providing spectators with a spectacular freestyle snowcross show and amazing racings attracting a multitude of fans who came to cheer up and support their favourite riders.

Building on the success of the previous year, the 2024 SNX World Championship is set to be a bigger show with the inclusion of more races. This expansion not only elevates the competition but also offers a larger platform for SNX, providing a global showcase for every Snowcross rider.

Additionally a new sleek SNX Logo was unveiled at the Organisers Meeting earlier this month creating a brand new SNX identity. All of these innovations will help to increase the visibility of SNX worldwide as the 2024 FIM Snowcross World Championship promises to be an unmissable event on the international sports calendar.

2024 FIM Snowcross World Championship Dates: 
 

• 9-10 March - Kayseri-Erciyes, Turkiye
• 13-14 April - TBA, Finland
• 20-21 April - Kirkenes, Norway

A document dedicated to the participating riders in the 2024 FIM Snowcross World Championship will be shortly sent out.

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 7 December 2023 – Infront Moto Racing is thrilled to announce that tickets for the MXGP of Czech Republic are now on sale. 

Don't miss the opportunity to witness the world's top riders battling it out for the FIM Motocross World Championship at the historic Loket circuit on 20th and 21st of July

Since 1995, Loket's classic hard pack circuit has been a staple in the FIM Motocross World Championship calendar, providing a stage for incredible action over the years. The 2023 Czech Grand Prix delivered intense racing, with Romain Febvre seizing victory ahead of Jorge Prado and Jeremy Seewer in the MXGP category, without forgetting a race win by Calvin Vlaanderen. In MX2, Jago Geerts claimed the win, with Simon Längenfelder and Kay de Wolf securing 2nd and 3rd place on the podium, respectively.

Beyond the MXGP and MX2 races, Loket will host the final rounds of the supporting classes of EMX65, EMX85, and the unique round of EMX2T over the same weekend.

Ensure you're part of the excitement and witness the crowning of the 2024 MXGP of Czech Republic champion by securing your tickets HERE!

Upgrade your experience with the VIP GOLD Skybox pass, granting access to the most exclusive areas of the venue, the best views, and the VIP Gold Skybox Restaurant. Elevate your motocross adventure – learn more about VIP tickets HERE!

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JK Racing Yamaha is excited to announce the team lineup for the upcoming season thanks to the support of Yamaha Motor Italia.

JK Racing Yamaha will head into the 2024 season with a full line up to compete the MXGP World Championship as well as the EMX125 class with a combination of experienced riders and promising newcomers.

Isak Gifting will lead the way as he’ll compete the whole FIM Motocross World Championship making his debut in MXGP class on March the 10th in Patagonia-Argentina, alongside Gifting a second Swedish rider is proudly announced as Anton Nagy will make his MXGP appearance at all European rounds of the MXGP class.

With two riders joining the team in the premier class, JK Racing Yamaha will attack the 2024 series making his mark in the challenging MXGP class. 

Additionally Giorgio Orlando, the winner of the 2023 YZ125 bLU cRU Masterclass will take the challenge to compete in the EMX125 category while Manuel Iacopi continues his journey with JK Racing Yamaha for the tenth consecutive season. Iacopi now test development rider, significantly contributes to the success of the team and will also line up as wild card at selected rounds of MXGP.

JK Racing Yamaha, managed by Riccardo and Giuliano Boschi, is committed to success for the 2024 season. 

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Standing Construct Honda MXGP is delighted to announce the signing of Italian sensation Alberto Forato for the upcoming 2024 MXGP season. The 23-year-old talent is set to campaign a Honda CRF450R alongside Pauls Jonass in the highly anticipated 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship.

Forato first made waves on the world stage in 2013 in the European Championship EMX150 class, where he competed on a Honda CRF150 and finished as the championship runner-up. Since then, his remarkable talent has propelled him through the ranks.

Starting his 450 career in 2021, “Alby” has demonstrated consistent improvement each year. After finishing 18^th overall in his first full season in MXGP, he has progressed impressively, and finished 11^th in 2022.

Continuing his upward trajectory, the charismatic #303 achieved four top-five race finishes in 2023, which includes a thrilling third-place finish in Race 1 at his home Grand Prix in Maggiora. 

He was also one of only six riders to win a Qualifying Race and ended his 2023 campaign ranked seventh in the world.

Alberto Forato: 
“I’m happy to be back with the Honda family and to join the Standing Construct Honda MXGP team. It’s so important to have a solid team behind you and a strong bike, so I’m really looking forward to the new challenge and seeing what we can do in 2024.”

Tim Mathys:
"We are pleased to welcome Alberto Forato to the team for the 2024 MXGP season. We’ve been watching him in MXGP over the past two years, and his progress has been nothing short of impressive. He will be a great addition to our team, and we look forward to seeing what he, together with Pauls Jonass, can achieve!"

Tim Gajser and Ruben Fernandez joined a whole host of Honda athletes from a multitude of motorsports at the annual Thanks Day, held at the Motegi Mobility Resort in Japan this past weekend.

The MXGP pair were joined by fellow motocross stars, Jett and Hunter Lawrence who were invited to celebrate after their highly successful 2023 season when the pair won multiple titles across the 250 and 450 classes for the Honda Racing US team in America. And these four met up with more of their off-road and road colleagues for what is one of the biggest events on the motor-racing calendar.

Fresh off his F1 World Championship, Max Verstappen made the trip, alongside fellow F1 drivers Sergio Perez, Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Riccardo, but perhaps the biggest name was MotoGP star Marc Marquez, who was bidding an emotional farewell to his Repsol Honda team after an amazing career under the HRC awning.

Each discipline got to showcase their machinery in special displays around the circuit, with the motocross riders having a super-pole competition on the specially designed track near the impressive Honda Collections Hall. MXGP’s Gajser took the victory and wowed the crowd with a signature whip on the finish line and he also led the way ahead of all the F1 drivers in the highly competitive karting qualification, taking pole-position into the race. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to keep the lead after some aggressive bumping from the chasing pack, but both him and teammate Fernandez enjoyed some fun laps against the best drivers in the world.

They then headed back to the motocross track for a special race that included MotoGP star Joan Mir, Trials rider Gabriel Marcelli and two-wheeled riders across various other disciplines for a race on-board Honda 125Fs, which provided yet more entertainment for this enthusiastic crowd. The four-man team format saw riders hand the bike over after a lap of the circuit, with Jett Lawrence’s crew getting the win in a good-natured race.

Saving the best for last, every bike and car, then took to doing a lap of the Motegi road-circuit, before performing a customary burnout on the start straight in front of the massive crowd. It was a great finale to a great event that truly showcases the strength and depth of Honda Racing Corporation.

Tim Gajser 

“I had a lot of fun this year at this event. In the past, I’ve been the only motocross rider, but this year having Ruben, Jett and Hunter with me, really made it enjoyable. We all got on so well and the racing activities were a lot of fun. It is always cool to meet the other riders and drivers because although we do different sports, we all share the love for racing and machinery and know what each other sacrifices to get where we are today. Thank you to everyone who came out over the weekend and thank you to all the Honda fans worldwide who support us. We really couldn’t do what we do without all of you.”

Ruben Frnandez

“This was my first trip to Japan and I had a great time! I got to spend a day looking around Tokyo, which was awesome and then we had the trip up to Motegi for the Thanks Day. A lot of the other riders are Spanish, so I was able to speak with Marc (Marquez), Joan (Mir), Gabriel (Marcelli) a lot and that is always good. It was also cool to get to know the Lawrence brothers outside of the race environment. We had a lot of fun racing, but also just enjoying being around all the cool bikes and doing the stuff that got us interested in the sport to begin with. I really hope I can come back next year and do this again, and hopefully see even more of Japan.”

LIVERPOOL (United Kingdom), 4 December 2023 – Upholding the tradition of hosting the Annual MXGP Organisers Meeting during the FIM Awards, this year's gathering unfolded at the Holiday Inn Express in the heart of Liverpool. Organisers for the upcoming 2024 MXGP season gathered to get prepared were invited to prepare another exhilarating season.

The day commenced on a high note with a captivating video recapitulating the highlights of the MXGP 2023 season, showcasing the thrilling actions of the riders throughout the year. Marionna Leiva, Infront Moto Racing’s Marketing Director, set the tone for the event by introducing the key officials, including Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo, Infront Moto Racing COO Daniele Rizzi, as well as department managers from Infront Moto Racing and together with FIM/CMS Director Antonio Alia Portela, MXGP Race Director Ingo Partsch, FIM Technical Director Andrew Summers, and FIM Medical Director David McManus, among others. Most of the organisers were present and the day unfolded as a series of meetings as everyone geared up to deliver another spectacular season ahead.

Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo welcomed all officials and organisers to the event and shared his gratitude for all the work carried out by everyone over the 2023 MXGP season:

“It gives us great pleasure to welcome you here in Liverpool during the FIM Awards, a tradition we have now every year. Reflecting on the past season, we are immensely proud and happy. It marked a sort of 'year zero' post-COVID, with most countries lifting restrictions, and public attendance surged at many races. TV audience figures also saw a significant increase, the largest in the last 20 years, reaching over 52 million viewers. This boost is crucial for the sport's popularity. I want to express my gratitude to each one of you. Despite facing one of the toughest periods in the last 50 years with COVID, the World Championship kept going due to your solid and consistent support. Without your commitment, the championship would have faced a disastrous situation. Thank you for staying on board, for saying 'yes' to the races, and for putting in the effort and sacrifices needed to make each race possible. 
Looking ahead, I am optimistic about the future. We have a long journey together, collaborating keep develop the sport because we are always striving to improve. A special thanks to FIM for our longstanding partnership for over 40 years. Our cooperation has been crucial in the growth of this sport, and I am grateful for our fantastic collaboration. Wishing all of us a fantastic 2024 season! Enjoy the day and the evening festivities. Thank you very much."

FIM/CMS Director Antonio Alia Portela then address all the attendees:

“The FIM team and I would like to thank Infront Moto Racing and all the organizers for the great collaboration that has increased enormously, and which is improving the way we work together. This step brings up all the benefits on the sporting side, the marketing side and the image which also impacts on the local and national markets. That is why we always try to improve and get better and better, so we are there to support organizers to step into that direction. When we find that collaboration and that symbiosis between the three bodies that make these events a reality, things get much easier. Thank you all for being present”

Following the warm welcome speeches, the MXGP presentation delved into key departments, shedding light on crucial focus areas for the upcoming season. Each department was covered with updates and important aspects, ranging from paddock requirements, infrastructures, circuit preparations, and TV/media metrics to marketing strategies. The complete overview set the key elements that will shape the 2024 season.

The spotlight then shifted to the notable venues of the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship, showcasing their exceptional contributions. Additionally, the presentation of the 2024 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations at Matterley Basin added excitement to the room.

FIM Race Director Ingo Partsch, FIM MX Technical Director Andy Summers, and FIM Medical Director David McManus then took centre stage to outline critical points regarding the FIM's onsite efforts at each event. Expressing gratitude to organizers for their collaboration, they emphasized the high standards of preparation expected and provided guidelines to ensure every event runs smoothly.

The meeting concluded with an introduction of the new MXGP official ticketing partner WeezEvent.

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The weekend culminated with the 2023 FIM Awards, where champions received their medals from FIM President Jorge Viegas on the grand stage. Among the honoured champions were 2023 MXGP World Champion Jorge Prado, MX2 World Champions Andrea Adamo, Women’s Motocross World Champion Courtney Duncan who could not be present but addressed a video message to the attendees, 125cc Junior Motocross World Champion Mathis Valin, and 85cc World Champion Dani Heitink, 2023 SNX World Champion Aki Pihlaja alongside FFM President Sebastien Poirier who collected Team France's 2023 Monster energy FIM MXoN winning award and other outstanding figures in motorcycle sport.

The FIM Awards concluded with a video unveiling the brand-new logo that will celabrate their 120th Anniversary in 2024 which will be used from 1st of January 2024 onwards.

Overall, the meeting achieved great success, gaining positive feedback from organisers and addressing essential details to ensure full readiness for the upcoming 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship season.

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Members of one of the world’s biggest bike racing nations were given an extraordinary experience on Wednesday when four of the top riders from Honda’s MXGP and WorldSBK teams joined them to ride through the streets of Jakarta in one of the first ever celebrity-fan events of its kind.

Dubbed ‘The Ultimate Ride’, the event was enabled by lubricant manufacturer Motul and saw five-time MXGP champion Tim Gajser, MXGP race winner Ruben Fernandez and WSBK riders Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge ride alongside hundreds of fans on motorbikes of all shapes and sizes.

The star appearances on the city streets brought bikers, clients and distributors from all around Indonesia together with the Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) riders to celebrate their combined ability to unite the biking communities.

The event was also supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and the Ministry of Youth and Sports as an effort to promote local tourism in Indonesia globally and support the growth of the motorsport industry in the country.

Lecuona and Vierge both joined Honda’s factory Superbike team last year and continued to be regular points scorers in 2023. Vierge is particularly well known by local fans in Jakarta, having finished on the podium in the Motul-sponsored Indonesian round of the championship this year. Gajser joined the MXGP field riding a Honda in 2016 and won the championship in his debut season. He won again in 2019, 2020 and 2022 but missed much of this year through injury, although he returned to win two of the final three rounds. Fernandez debuted in 2021 and took his first race victory this season.

The event took the group of riders through Central Jakarta from the Thamrin 10 parking area to Senayan Park shopping centre. Fans also got the chance to speak to their heroes at a meet and greet event following the ride – resulting in thousands of social media posts and online videos. 

Tim Gajser:

"It is always a pleasure to come to Indonesia. We always get such a nice greeting when we get here and this time in Jakarta has been no different. It was a really fun event that Motul put on for us, riding along the streets with all the fans in the parade was something that I won’t forget because it was such a unique experience. It was also nice to share it with our WorldSBK colleagues Iker (Lecuona) and Xavi (Vierge), who were great company for the few days, and hopefully I can get to see them in action at a race in the future.Unfortunately, I missed the two Indonesian GP’s this year through injury but coming here almost made up for that, and I can’t wait to come back to Sumbawa and Lombok in 2024 to try and win in this wonderful country again. Thank you to Motul and for everyone who we met along the way"

Ruben Fernandez:

"I wasn’t sure what to expect coming here for this event but Motul did an amazing job organising the parade and the meet and greet with the fans, and just the whole event was really cool. I’ve enjoyed my time coming to Indonesia previously, so I knew to expect a lot of really passionate people, and that was once again the case when we were out on the bikes. I was told over 700 bikes joined us for the parade, but it felt like more given the noise everyone was making. It was also cool to be riding with Iker and Xavi, who are fellow Spaniards, and who I now consider to be friends after this event. A big thanks to everyone involved in making this event happen and to all the Indonesian people for their hospitality"

December is here, and MXGP is thrilled to launch the countdown to Christmas with the 2023 MXGP Advent Race Calendar!

In the spirit of the season, MXGP continues the tradition, unveiling the most thrilling and epic races from the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship over the next 24 days at 5pm every day!

Each day until Christmas, a new race will be unlocked for your viewing pleasure on MXGP's YouTube channel, and the exciting news is that it all starts today!

Our journey kicks off with the MXGP Race 2  in Spain where Jeffrey Herlings got his GP win number 102. The Dutch showed incredible control and speed to get the best of Jorge Prado, Jeremy Seewer, Mattia Guadagnini and Ruben Fernandez.

Stay tuned, as this action-packed race will be out shortly RIGHT HERE

Be the first to catch the excitement by subscribing to the MXGP YouTube channel. Click HERE to subscribe and be part of the thrilling adventure of our 2023 Advent Race Calendar!"