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Honda Celebrates 50 Years of Motocross

Celebrating five decades of elite motocross heritage, Honda today unveiled a tribute to that prestigious history with a unique CRF450R, to be ridden at the MXGP of Spain this weekend.

50 years after the debut of the 1973 CR250M Elsinore – Honda’s original motocross machine – the bikes ridden by Team HRC’s Tim Gajser and Mitch Evans at the Intu Xanadu-Arroyomolinos circuit will feature a special livery, complete with styled parts evoking memories of the iconic CR models that dominated motocross around the world in the 1980s.

Honda’s success in motocross started in 1973 when Gary Jones – onboard the CR250M Elsinore – won the AMA 250 Motocross Championship and since then, Honda has gone from strength to strength, winning world championships in 125cc, 250cc, 500cc throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s. More recently, Tim Gajser has become the most successful rider in Honda’s history as he won his 39th GP overall at this year’s MXGP of Italy on the latest Honda CRF450R. The Slovenian currently has four world titles on CRF-machinery including three MXGP (2020, 2019, 2016) and one MX2 crown (2015), and currently leads the 2022 MXGP World Championship by 79 points.

 

Honda World Motocross History Milestones

  • 1973: Introduction of CR250M Elsinore
  • 1973: Gary Jones wins Honda’s first AMA 250 Motocross Championship (CR250M Elsinore)
  • 1973: Introduction of XR75
  • 1974: Introduction of CR125M Elsinore
  • 1979: Graham Noyce wins Honda’s first FIM 500 Motocross World Championship
  • 1980: Introduction of CR80R (XR75 becomes XR80 and is positioned as a trail bike)
  • 1980: Andre Malherbe wins FIM 500 Motocross World Championship (RC500)
  • 1981: Introduction of CR450R Elsinore
  • 1981: Andre Malherbe wins FIM 500 Motocross World Championship (RC500)
  • 1982: CR450R becomes CR480R
  • 1983: Introduction of CR60R
  • 1984: “Elsinore” is officially dropped from the CR line name
  • 1984: Last year of CR60R
  • 1984: CR480R becomes CR500R
  • 1984: Andre Malherbe wins FIM 500 Motocross World Championship (RC500)
  • 1985: David Thorpe wins FIM 500 Motocross World Championship (RC500)
  • 1986: David Thorpe wins FIM 500 Motocross World Championship (RC500)
  • 1987: Eric Geboers wins FIM 250 Motocross World Championship (RC250)
  • 1987: Georges Jobé wins FIM 500 Motocross World Championship (RC500)
  • 1988: Jean-Michel Bayle wins FIM 125 Motocross World Championship (RC125)
  • 1988: Eric Geboers wins FIM 500 Motocross World Championship (RC500)
  • 1989: Jean-Michel Bayle wins FIM 250 Motocross World Championship (RC250)
  • 1989: David Thorpe wins FIM 500 Motocross World Championship (RC500)
  • 1990: Eric Geboers wins FIM 500 Motocross World Championship (RC500)
  • 1991: Trampas Parker wins FIM 250 Motocross World Championship (RC250)
  • 1991: Georges Jobé wins FIM 500 Motocross World Championship (RC500)
  • 1992: Greg Albertyn wins FIM 125 Motocross World Championship (RC125)
  • 1992: Georges Jobé wins FIM 500 Motocross World Championship (RC500)
  • 1993: Greg Albertyn wins FIM 250 Motocross World Championship (RC250)
  • 1994: Marcus Hansson wins FIM 500 Motocross World Championship (RC500)
  • 1995: Alex Puzar wins FIM 125 Motocross World Championship (RC125)
  • 1996: Stefan Everts wins FIM 250 Motocross World Championship (RC250)
  • 1997: Stefan Everts wins FIM 250 Motocross World Championship (RC250)
  • 1999: Frederic Bolley wins FIM 250 Motocross World Championship (RC250)
  • 2000: Frederic Bolley wins FIM 250 Motocross World Championship (RC250)
  • 2001: Last year of CR500R
  • 2002: CRF450R is introduced
  • 2003: CR80R becomes CR85R
  • 2004: Introduction of CRF250R
  • 2007: Last year of CR85R, CR125R, CR250R
  • 2007: Introduction of CRF150R
  • 2015: Tim Gajser wins FIM MX2 World Championship (CRF250R)
  • 2016: Tim Gajser wins FIM MXGP World Championship (CRF450R)
  • 2019: Tim Gajser wins FIM MXGP World Championship (CRF450R)
  • 2020: Tim Gajser wins FIM MXGP World Championship (CRF450R)

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TV COVERAGE: HOW TO WATCH THE MXGP OF SPAIN

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

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

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

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

 

USA CANADA

CBS Sports Network

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

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

 

EUROPE

EUROSPORT 2

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

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

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

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

 

AUSTRIA

More Than Sports TV

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

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

 

BELGIUM 

PLAY SPORTS OPEN

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

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

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

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

VRT

Sunday 29 May 2022  – news sports 20mn

 

ESTONIA

Go3

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

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

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

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

 

FINLAND

Sport 2

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

 

FRANCE

AUTOMOTO LA CHAINE 

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

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

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

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

EUROSPORT 2

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

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

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

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

 

GERMANY

More Than Sports TV

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

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

 

ITALY

RAI SPORT HD

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

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

RAI STREAMING

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

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

EUROSPORT 2

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

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

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

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

 

LATVIA

TV3 Sport Open

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

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

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

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

 

LITHUANIA

Go3

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

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

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

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

 

NETHERLANDS

NOS

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

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

 

SLOVENIA 

Sport TV1

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

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

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

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

 

SPAIN

TV Galicia

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

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

Teledeporte

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

RTVE Play

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

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

 

SWITZERLAND

More Than Sports TV

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

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

 

BRAZIL

Bandsports

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

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

 

ASIA

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

EUROSPORT ASIA

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

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

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

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

 

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

VIACOM SPORT 18

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

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

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

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

 

PACIFIC

AUSTRALIA

STAN SPORTS

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

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

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

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

 

26min Behind-the-Gate Magazine Partners:

AMERICA

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

USA                             MAV TV                                   During the week after the event

AFRICA

Africa                           AXP                                          During the week after the event

EUROPE

Albania                        GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Austria                        GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Baltics                          TV3 Sport Open                      Thursday after each MXGP

Belgium                       SPORT TEN                              tba

Bosnia                         GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Croatia                        GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Finland                        MTV                                        During the week after the event

Hungary                      GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Kosovo                        GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Montenegro                GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Northern Macedonia  GP1                                          Thursday after each event at 20:15

Portugal                      SPORT TV                                Tuesday after the event        

Romania                      Look Sport                               Wednesday after each event

Serbia                          GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Slovenia                      Sport TV                                  Tuesday after the event

Spain                           Movistar                                   Friday after each event at 12am

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

VIACOM SPORT 18                                                      TBC

WORLDWIDE

Worldwide                  Motorvision                            During the week after the event

 

  Local Time/ CEST GMT/UTC  
  Start Finish Start Finish
Saturday        
Studio Show 10:15 10:45 08:15 08:45
WMX Race 1 14:40 15:20 12:40 13:20
EMX125 Race 1 15:25 16:10 13:25 14:10
MX2 Qualifying 16:15 17:00 14:15 15:00
MXGP Qualifying 17:00 17:45 15:00 15:45
Sunday        
EMX125 Race 2 09:40 10:40 07:40 08:40
WMX Race 2 11:45 12:45 09:25 10:25
MX2 Race 1 13:00 14:00 12:00 12:00
MXGP Race 1 14:00 15:00 12:00 13:00
MX2 Race 2 16:00 17:00 14:00 15:00
MXGP Race 2 17:00 18:00 15:00 16:00

 

TIMETABLE (Local Timing CEST)

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

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

 

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

You can find the complete results HERE.

 

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MOTOCROSS GP OF SPAIN - FRIDAY - MIX

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MXGP Paddock Fired-up for MXGP of Spain After Visit from Officials

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

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

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

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

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

  

 

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2022 MXoEN Date and Venue Announced!

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

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

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

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

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

 

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MXGP Mag Reaches 4 million Reads!

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

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

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

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

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

 

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MXGP OF SPAIN TO HOST 2022 JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES OPENER

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

Calendar – 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series 

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

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

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

Round 4: 16 July MXGP of Czech Republic – Loket

Round 5: 17 July MXGP of Czech Republic – Loket

 

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Exciting Weekend Anticipated at the MXGP of Spain

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

      

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Bottom Photos: 1. Tim Gajser 2. Ruben Fernandez

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

      

Main Photo: MX2 Start MXGP of Spain 2021

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

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

 

TIMETABLE (Local Timing CEST)

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

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

 

Don’t miss your chance to watch the best riders in Spain this weekend. Get your tickets HERE!

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

You can find the complete results HERE.

 

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intu Xanadú - Arroyomolinos

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Issue #105 of MXGP Magazine now online!

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 25 May 2022 – Infront Moto Racing is pleased to share the May edition of MXGP Magazine!

The 105th edition of the monthly magazine features Standing Construct Husqvarna Factory Racing as the team of the month, with a special feature taking a look at the success of team over the years and the podium results of Brian Bogers and Pauls Jonass in 2022!

The rest of the magazine includes the monthly Racing Catch-Up of the previous rounds in Latvia, Italy and Sardinia, along with the current standings of the Fox Holeshot competition. 

There’s also a Special Feature on the history of the track in Pietramurata, as we dive deeper into the changes made this season and the comeback of the popular venue of the golden era to the FIM Motocross World Championship! 

In addition, the Vintage Bike section includes Eric Geboers 1988 HRC Honda 500 while in this month’s Hall of Fame we learn more about the career of Jim Gibson!

You can find all this plus more in the 105th 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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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Timetable & Entry Lists: MXGP of Spain

The FIM Motocross World Championship continues this weekend with the ninth round in intu Xanadú – Arroyomolinos for the MXGP of Spain!

Check out the timetable and entry lists for the event below:

TIMETABLE

MXGP Entry List

MX2 Entry List

WMX Entry List

EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing Entry List

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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