The MXGP and MX2 world championships had another stage this past weekend, this time in Cózar, Castilla La Mancha, where there were many intense moments.

Tim Gajser (Honda HRC) was the big star in the main category with two wins in two heats, after taking victory in both and by a wide margin. In the first he beat Ruben Fernandez and Calvin Vlaanderen, who also finished on the podium, and in the second he had Andrea Bonacorsi as his closest rival, with Glenn Coldenhoff also finishing on the podium.

In MX2 Zanchi Ferruccio beat Liam Everts and Kay de Wolf in the first heat, with Everts winning the second heat ahead of de Wolf, while Andrea Adamo was third.

Check out some of the best moments from the round on Spanish soil in the following video:

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Liam Everts emerged as the winner of the MXGP of Castilla La Mancha in the MX2 Motocross World Championship. It was a muddy Sunday at the Cózar track, with two races that offered little drama in the battle for victory.

In the first race, Ferruccio Zanchi (Honda HRC) dominated clearly, leading from start to finish. He ended up 11.221 seconds ahead of Everts (Nestaan Husqvarna), while Kay de Wolf (Nestaan Husqvarna) finished third, more than a minute (!) behind the winner.

The second race also had a clear dominator, this time Everts. The Belgian gave no chance to his rivals, with virtually no contest for victory: De Wolf finished second, 1m21.434s behind. The Dutchman had to work hard to hold onto second place, finishing less than two seconds ahead of Andrea Adamo (Red Bull KTM).

The overall victory went to Everts, with 47 points against De Wolf’s 42. Zanchi completed the podium with 36 points, just two more than Simon Längenfelder (Red Bull KTM). Adamo also secured a spot in the top five.

Race 1 results:

Race 2 results:

Overall results:

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The Monster Energy Yamaha rider took the lead right from the beginning in Cózar and held onto it throughout the 11-lap race.

Sacha Coenen (Red Bull KTM) overtook Andrea Adamo (Red Bull KTM) on the fourth lap to become Benistant’s main challenger from that point on. However, he finished 5.954s behind the Frenchman.

Liam Everts (Nestaan Husqvarna) climbed to third place after a late battle with Adamo, who settled for fourth. Last year’s champion, Kay de Wolf (Nestaan Husqvarna), rounded out the top five.

Results:

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The YPF Infinia MXGP of Argentina, the first round of the 2025 MXGP World Championship, took place at the new Infinito Race Track circuit in Córdoba, attracting tens of thousands of fans. The new circuit offered an excellent setting for high-level racing in both categories, successfully replacing the former circuit of Villa La Angostura.

In the MXGP category, Maxime Renaux, former MX2 World Champion, returned to winning ways with Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP, achieving results of second and first in the two motos to reach his ninth GP victory and maintaining the red plate as championship leader. The new Aruba.it Ducati Factory MX Team impressed by claiming both Fox Holeshot Awards and finishing in 4th place overall with Mattia Guadagnini.

The podium was completed by former world champions Romain Febvre, who won the first moto for Kawasaki Racing Team, and Tim Gajser of Honda HRC, who started the season in typically strong fashion. In the MX2 class, current World Champion Kay de Wolf, of Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing, claimed his ninth GP victory with results of 1st-5th, despite a crash in the second moto.

In the first full race of the new MXGP season, Jeremy Seewer claimed the first Fox Holeshot Award for Ducati, but Febvre took the lead right at the second corner, followed by Renaux. Gajser finished third, while Guadagnini achieved his best result in more than a year, finishing fourth. In the second moto, Guadagnini got the Holeshot, but Renaux quickly took the lead and maintained it until the end.

With this victory, Renaux achieves his first GP triumph since Switzerland in April 2023 and maintains the red leader plate on the Yamaha. The French victory drought of 2024 was broken right at the beginning of the new season, and French riders occupy the top two positions in the World Championship as the series returns to Europe for the second round. The track conditions, initially wet due to morning rain, dried quickly and provided a perfect setting for exciting racing.

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The MX2 category also delivered a spectacular show at the 2025 season opener in Villa La Angostura, Córdoba, with challenging track conditions due to heavy rain the night before. With the track drying throughout the day, riders faced distinct challenges in each of the races.

Race 1: Kay de Wolf Starts the Year with a Win

Kay de Wolf took the lead after grabbing the holeshot and gave no chances to his opponents, winning authoritatively on his factory Husqvarna. Simon Laengenfelder showed consistency and secured second place aboard his KTM, while Cas Valk shined by claiming third position with his Van Venrooy KTM.

David Braceras had an excellent race with a good start and crossed the finish line in fourth on his JM Honda. Camden McLellan had to recover after a poor start and put on a great performance, finishing fifth after overtaking teammate Guillem Farres.

Andrea Adamo, one of the favorites, had a disastrous start, losing time at the starting gate. When he was already in sixth, his bike experienced mechanical problems, resulting in a frustrating retirement. Liam Everts had a solid performance to finish eighth, behind Valerio Lata. Sacha Coenen crashed in the first lap but still managed to finish ninth. Meanwhile, Mathis Valin, who had been battling for the lead with de Wolf, suffered a serious crash and abandoned the race.

Race 2: Sacha Coenen Flew to Victory

In the second race, Sacha Coenen started in front and never looked back, winning dominantly. Valerio Lata surprised by maintaining second place in the early laps but was overtaken by Laengenfelder, who seemed on track for the overall GP victory.

However, Kay de Wolf made a crucial mistake by crashing while trying to overtake Andrea Adamo, compromising his chances of winning the overall. To make matters worse, Laengenfelder also suffered two crashes and handed the GP lead to de Wolf, who finished the second race in fifth position, just behind the impressive Mathis Valin.

Liam Everts had an impressive performance, securing a notable third place, considering there were doubts about his participation until just days before the race.

With consistency throughout both races, Kay de Wolf left Argentina with the red plate and the championship lead. However, the competition promises to be fierce, with several riders showing potential to fight for the title throughout the season.

Stay tuned for the top 20 of race 1, race 2 and the general classification: click to enlarge.

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The 2024 MXGP season was simply spectacular! Marked by unforgettable moments, it saw Jorge Prado capture his second MXGP world title and Kay de Wolf triumph in MX2. From Prado’s emotional home victory in Galicia to Jeffrey Herlings’ legendary performance in Flanders and Tim Gajser’s incredible resilience until the final checkered flag, the season was a display of pure adrenaline.

And that’s not all: relive the thrilling battle between de Wolf and Lucas Coenen, and Australia’s historic victory at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations at Matterley Basin, led by the Lawrence brothers.

Don’t miss the video below, where the best duels, epic comebacks, and decisive moments of the championship come to life!

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The CRD Motorsport team, formerly known as TM Moto Steels Dr Jack, has announced an agreement with Julius Mikula, a promising young Czech rider born in 2006, to compete with the TM 250 FI next season. The contract is for two years and includes participation in the MX2 World Championship.

A young talent emerging

Julius Mikula already demonstrated his potential in 2024, standing out in his first year in the world championship with impressive results. He represented the Czech Republic at the Motocross of Nations (MXoN), where he displayed a solid performance, confirming his credentials as one of the great promises of the sport. The team’s goal for Mikula in 2025 is to keep him consistently at the top of the MX2 World Championship standings, enhancing his natural talent.

Preparing for 2025

Preparatory work with the TM 250 FI will begin shortly, focusing on adjusting the bike to Mikula’s riding style and ensuring that the rider is in excellent shape to face the first competitive commitments of the next season.

Team complete with Niccolò Mannini

In addition to Julius Mikula, the CRD Motorsport lineup for 2025 will also feature Italian rider Niccolò Mannini, who will compete in the EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing category. The goal is to develop the team’s young talents and achieve the best possible results for the TM Factory over the next two years. With the lineup now complete, TM Factory heads into 2025 with renewed ambitions and a clear commitment to developing young riders who promise to mark the future of world motocross.

Source: CRD Motorsport

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The 2025 MXGP World Championship calendar has been updated, confirming the inclusion of the MXGP of Portugal and Great Britain. The schedule also applies to the MX2 World Championship and consists of 20 rounds.

Portugal will host the championship on May 4 in Águeda, continuing its tradition of including not only MXGP and MX2 but also the EMX125 and EMX250 European Championships. Meanwhile, the MXGP of Great Britain, held at the iconic Matterley Basin circuit, is scheduled for the weekend of May 22, also featuring the EMX125 and EMX250.

As previously announced, the season will begin on March 1-2 with the MXGP of Argentina, which moves to Córdoba. Two weeks later, the MXGP of Castilla la Mancha in Spain will mark the start of the European phase of the calendar, which extends until September 7 with the MXGP of Turkey.

Mid-season, the championship travels to Indonesia on July 5-6, at a circuit yet to be announced. The season concludes outside Europe, with the MXGP of China in Shanghai and the return of the MXGP of Australia. The final event will be held on September 20-21 in Darwin, which will also host the closing round of the Women’s World Championship (WMX). The Motocross of Nations will take place on October 5 in Crawfordsville, United States.

MXGP calendar for 2025

• March 1-2: MXGP of Argentina (Infinito Race Track, Córdoba)
• March 15-16: MXGP of Castilla la Mancha (Cózar Motor Ranch, Cózar/Spain) (Including EMX125 e EMX250)
• March 22-23: MXGP of Europe (Circuit du Puy de Poursay, St. Jean d’Angely/France) (Including EMX125 e EMX250)
• April 5-6: MXGP of Sardegna (Crossodromo Comunale Le Dune, Riola Sardo/Italy) (Including WMX e EMX125)
• April 12-13: MXGP of Trentino (Crossdromo Il Ciclamino, Pietramurata/Italy) (Including EMX125 e EMX250)
• April 19 and 21: MXGP of Switzerland (Schollenholz, Frauenfeld) (Including EMX125 e EMX250)
• May 3-4: MXGP of Portugal (Crossódromo de Águeda, Águeda) (Including EMX125 e EMX250)
• May 10-11: MXGP of Spain (Venue TBA) (Including WMX e EMX250)
• May 24-25: MXGP of France (Circuit Raymond Demy, Ernée) (Including EMX125 e EMX250)
• May 31-June 1: MXGP of Germany (Talkessel, Teutschenthal) (Including WMX e EMX125)
• June 7-8: MXGP of Latvia (Motocenter Zelta Zirgs, Ķegums) (Including EMX125 e EMX250)
• June 21-22: MXGP of Great Britain (Matterley Basin Circuit, Matterley Basin) (Including EMX125 e EMX250)
• July 5-6: MXGP of Indonesia (Venue TBA)
• July 26-27: MXGP of Czhechia (Loketske Serpentiny, Loket) (Including EMX65, EMX85 e EMX 2T)
• August 2-3: MXGP of Belgium (Stedelijk Motorcrossterrein Lommel vzw, Lommel) (Including EMX125 e EMX Open)
• August 16-17: MXGP of Sweden (Glimminge Motorstadion, Uddevalla) (Including EMX125 e EMX250)
• August 23-24: MXGP of the Netherlands (Motorportpark Gelderland Midden, Arnhem) (Including WMX e EMX250)
• September 6-7: MXGP of Türkiye (Afyon Motor Sports Center, Afyonkrahisar) (Including WMX e EMX250)
• September 13-14: MXGP of China (Shanghai International off-road circuit, Shanghai)
• September 20-21: MXGP of Australia (Hidden Valley Motorsports Complex, Darwin) (Including WMX)
• October 4-5: Motocross of Nations (Ironman Raceway, Crawfordsville/USA)

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The passion and talent of Valerio Lata have found the ideal stage: Team HRC. The 19-year-old Italian has signed a multi-year contract with the team and will be one of the standout names in the MX2 category in 2025. Riding the Honda CRF250R, Lata will have his Italian compatriot Ferruccio Zanchi as his teammate, a lineup that promises to make history in the discipline.

Lata has already proven his potential. In the 2024 season, he stood out by finishing third in the Grand Prix of Italy in Maggiora as a wildcard and fought until the end for the EMX250 European Championship title, winning several races and overall classifications. This performance reinforced the brilliant career of the young rider, which includes titles such as 2019 World Champion in the 85cc class, 2021 European Champion in the 125cc class, and two-time Italian champion.

Team HRC, which relaunched its MX2 program last year with Zanchi as the only rider, saw in Lata the opportunity to give more strength to the project. In 2024, Zanchi showed the competitiveness of the Honda CRF250R, finishing in the top 10 of the championship. Now, with two promising talents on board, the team believes it is better positioned to fight for success in the category and inspire future generations of riders to trust Honda as the path to victory.

Regarding his entry into the team, Lata does not hide his enthusiasm: ‘It is a great honour to be joining Team HRC for the 2025 season, in preparation for what will be my first full-time MX2 season. As a kid, you always know the history of the riders that rode for HRC and it is a privilege to be joining that list now. Last year, they re-started with the Honda CRF250R programme and they had some good results with Ferruccio (Zanchi), so I knew that I would have a good bike and a good setup and now I hope I can help them with even more top results. It is a very professional team who know how to win, and I can’t wait to get started’.

The year 2025 promises to be intense for Team HRC, which will line up with a robust team. In addition to Lata and Zanchi in MX2, the team will feature five-time world champion Tim Gajser and Ruben Fernandez in MXGP. All riders are already in intensive training to face a challenging calendar of 20 rounds in the FIM Motocross World Championship, which starts on March 1 in Cordoba, Argentina.

With a team full of talent and ambition, Honda is preparing to make its presence felt at the top of the classification tables and consolidate its history of success in the discipline.

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Exactly one week ago, the MXGP and MX2 had their final round in Castilla la Mancha, where Jorge Prado confirmed the renewal of the world title in the main category, while Kay de Wolf made his debut as a winner in MX2, in a battle that was also extended until the last round.

Cózar received the MXGP elite in both classes and with suspense reigning, since in the MXGP there were still three riders (mathematically speaking) fighting for the title: Prado, Tim Gajser and Jeffrey Herlings, while in the MX2 Lucas Coenen and de Wolf were battling for the final victory.

Indeed, the decisions were made until the very end and there were many intense moments on the track, and, in the end, the celebrations:

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