Honda Racing Corporation and Gariboldi Racing are pleased to announce that the collaboration that started in 2014
has had a long-term extension which sees the bond between the pair grow even stronger
which has seen a huge amount of success in the motocross world championships – including Tim Gajser’s five world titles – has consistently proved itself to be one of the strongest teams in the paddock in the MXGP class
And after this year’s reintroduction of the Honda CRF250R underneath the awning
where Ferruccio Zanchi finished top 10 in the MX2 class in his rookie campaign
there is growing belief that Team HRC can challenge for honours in both divisions and provide a real pathway for future talent to win on CRF machinery
The long-term extension was agreed upon when Giacomo Gariboldi recently headed to Japan
with both parties excited to put pen to paper
Always one of the leading lights in the MXGP paddock
the Team HRC setup provides a head-of-the-class facility for riders and staff members
and it is something that impresses the Japanese HRC members when they frequently visit the world motocross championships
In what is one of the most successful branches of Honda Racing Corporation’s many programmes
the goal is to continue doing everything that has worked in the 10 years so far
as well as make sure there is a structure in place for the riders of tomorrow to be able to see themselves winning on the Honda brand in the future
it was recognised that this extension would give the security which was critical for riders to be able to focus purely on the racing side of things
increase the chances of success for everyone involved
Continuing the theme that structure and stability can bring success
Ruben Fernandez (MXGP) and Ferruccio Zanchi (MX2) will all be returning for the 2025 World Motocross Championships under the Team HRC awning
Gajser narrowly missed out on the 2024 MXGP title on the last race of the championship
but then showed everyone what he was capable of
by putting in a truly memorable one-one performance at the Motocross of Nations
The Slovenian will be looking to go one position better in the 2025 season
and add to his five-world titles that he’s won whilst part of Team HRC
Tim Gajser #243: «I feel like Team HRC is my second-family and I believe it is the best place and gives me the best opportunity for me to win races and championships
We are always striving to improve and I trust that we can keep getting better and better
and that is what I’m looking for right now in my career
A happy rider is a fast rider and I couldn’t be happier to be riding for Team HRC.»
but he came back for the last few rounds and showed race-winning speed in those events
With a full off-season of training under his belt
he’ll be motivated to show that he can get back to his GP-winning form
Argentina could be the perfect place for him to showcase that in round one
Ruben Fernandez #70: Throughout my injury layoff
I had a lot of time to think about things and make decisions on my future
and I knew that Team HRC was the best team for me to be riding for
and then supported me when I came back and I know that I want to repay all that faith with some results on the track
we had some good results and I truly believe I can challenge throughout the whole of 2025 and get my Honda CRF450R up near the top of the class
Zanchi put in a number of impressive performances
especially considering it was his first full season in the class
and real tenacity on the variety of terrain found in a world championship and proved the power of the Honda CRF250R with a holeshot in Turkiye
2025 could really be a breakout year for the young Italian
Ferruccio Zanchi #73: «2024 was a year filled with ups and downs
but the one thing that stayed consistent was the effort and teamwork showed by everyone in Team HRC
I felt comfortable in the environment and they made my rookie season as good as it possibly could be
and with all the data and testing that we did
this will really help for the races next year and I wanted to keep the momentum going and not have to change anything too much
but now I need to put in the hard-work and make my off-season as strong as I can.«
Team HRC’s Tim Gajser made it two podiums out of two
as the Slovenian went two-two for second overall at the difficult Intu-Xanadu circuit in Arroyomolinos
ruts provided a real challenge for all the riders but Gajser was able to put in two strong races and keep up the challenge at the top of the MXGP Championship
Teammate Ruben Fernandez will have surgery on his torn ACL this Tuesday
when more information about his recovery period will be available
After his second place in the qualification race yesterday
the #243 had second gate-pick for the motos today but in the first race he wasn’t able to use that to his advantage and instead came around the first turn in the middle of the field
Showing his speed and precision in the rest of the lap
he quickly carved his way through the pack and was in fourth place by the end of complete first lap
and then a couple of laps after that he was in second
but much like the qualifying race yesterday
the leader was too far ahead to mount any challenge
as Gajser’s Honda CRF450R rocketed around the first turn in second place
the #243 tried his best to put pressure on the leader but with the track conditions deteriorating
he realised that it was better to maintain his second place
than to risk a crash and drop valuable points at this early stage in the championship
a two-two finish was still good enough for second step on the podium
and gives him soul possession of second place in the title battle with 18 rounds still left to race
Next up for Gajser will be the deep sand track of Riola Sardo
which hasn’t always been kind to him before
but now offers the perfect chance for redemption and a great opportunity to take his first overall victory of the 2024 MXGP World Motocross Championship
Following on from his excellent sixth overall in Argentina
was always going to be tough for rookie Ferruccio Zanchi
but the youngster continued to display the grit and determination that is needed from young riders
fighting hard for every position right until the very end
Yesterday’s qualification race didn’t give him the best gate-pick but he was just outside the top 10 after the first lap
when a problem dropped him to 18th place just a couple of corners from the end
the Italian once again had a good start around the top 10 and again spent the entire trying to make up places and hold his position from much more experienced riders
This time he was able to cross the line in a very respectable 12th place
which will hopefully continue for the next couple of rounds
which are both in Italy and at tracks that he is familiar with
with the deep sand of Riola followed by the picturesque hillside track of Pietramurata in Trentino
part of the Arroyomolinos recreational area
is one of the great retreats available in Cadiz province to enjoy the long
and it now has an opening date for the 2024 season: Friday 14 June
the cleanliness of its waters and the quality of its facilities and services have made it the place to be for many holidaymakers and a meeting-place for locals
The beach will open to the public on Friday 14 June and will remain open until 15 September
It will be open from 11:00 to 19:00 in June and September
and one hour longer (11:00 to 20:00) in July and August
not just the beach): From 16 June to 10 September
Children (from 4 to 11 years old inclusive): 3 euros/day
Children (from 4 to 11 years old inclusive): 3.50 euros/day
*Discount valid only on working days and by prior arrangement at least 3 days in advance
located right at the foot of the Monte Prieto mountain range
just 300 metres from the Cueva del Susto cave system
is in kissing distance of the banks of Zahara's reservoir
in the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park
It is a large space (63,362 square metres) between woodland and fruit orchards where the course of the river has been used to create a small artificial beach and where
you can enjoy the tranquillity that this place provides
This recreational area has a bar/restaurant and a kiosk/beach bar right next to the bathing area
The bathing area is staffed by lifeguards and first aiders
The water is treated and kept in perfect condition
and the water temperature is ideal for providing some cool relief from the intense heat of the summer months
It also offers free parking staffed by attendants throughout the day
It has a paid activity area that includes 'El Bosque Suspendido' (The Hanging Forest)
an aerial acrobatic area with ladders and walkways suspended between the trees
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2024 5:48 AM EDTThe 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship witnessed Jorge Prado's stunning performance at the MXGP of Spain
Prado's victory at intu Xanadú – Arroyomolinos not only delighted local fans but also intensified the championship race
establishing him as a dominant force in the current season
As the flight cases have been unpacked from the season opener in Argentina
the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship made a thrilling entry into Europe with the MXGP of Spain at intu Xanadú – Arroyomolinos
a recent addition to the MXGP calendar since 2020
not least because of the spectacular win by local hero Jorge Prado in its inaugural year
now the reigning MXGP World Champion and racing for Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing
returned to his homeland as the series leader
following a commanding victory at the YPF Infinia MXGP of Argentina
The circuit has witnessed two overall wins from Jeffrey Herlings of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team
Herlings is looking to close a 22-point gap from Prado
despite being 7th in the World Championship standings
This round of the championship also marks the opening of the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship and the EMX250 Championship
highlighting the diverse talent across the motocross community
who is eager to improve upon her second-place finish in 2022
Jorge Prado's victory at the MXGP of Spain was a landmark moment
as he equaled the record of Belgian legend Eric Geboers with his 39th career Grand Prix win
with Tim Gajser from Team HRC closely trailing Prado in the standings
despite not having won a GP race at intu-Xanadu Arroyomolinos yet
Gajser is determined to narrow the gap further in the championship race
The Spanish circuit has not been kind to every competitor
as evidenced by Romain Febvre’s massive crash in 2023
which resulted in no points from the event
other racers like Pauls Jonass and Maxime Renaux have seen success at this venue
with Renaux being the only rider to have won in both classes at this circuit
The injury toll from the season opener in Argentina has sidelined several competitors
including Brent van Doninck and Jago Geerts
the MXGP of Spain has proven to be a crucial battleground for the world’s top motocross talent
setting a dramatic and competitive tone for the rest of the season
The sporting management has put emphasis on strengthening the team as a whole
As we have already mentioned in several articles
eight departures and three additions have been the footballing novelties so far
the growth of a club is not based only on football
there are also many other areas that must go hand in hand to strengthen the Atleti brand
Atlético de Madrid has been working very well in other areas such as sales
the United States and Europe are good examples of this
in addition to the four stores that Atlético de Madrid has open in Getafe
Poster of one of the new Atlético de Madrid stores | X: @Atleti One in Leganés and another in Arroyomolinos The first of the new stores will be located in the Westfield ParqueSur Shopping Centre
The other store will open in the Intu Xanadú Shopping Centre : C
the opening hours are more flexible for the customer and there may be more indirect customers than if it were on a normal street
An indirect customer is understood as someone who does not explicitly go to buy something
Atlético de Madrid has managed to position the team's brand on a global level
The opening of markets such as South America and Asia are a source of income that helps the club grow a lot commercially
Atlético de Madrid's commercial growth | Edit Carlos González An example of this is Manchester United
They were the first team to realise this potential in the era of Sir Alex Ferguson and their growth was astounding
Tractor brands and unlikely products are sponsored by the Red Devils and this allows them to continue to have a leading economic muscle in the world
Almost a decade after the Scot's departure
United are still in a desert that has relegated them to the second tier of teams in the Premier League
Outside of the contenders for the league title
not qualified for the Champions League and not favourites in the Europa League
This is the harsh reality of Manchester United
however part of the footballing mess is alleviated by being the second team that generates the most commercial income
Just 50 million dollars behind Real Madrid
but it is 950 million dollars ahead of Barcelona (the third)
especially considering the last few years of each team
There is no doubt that Atlético de Madrid can take Manchester United
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As the flight cases have made their way back from the MXGP season opener in Argentina
the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship launches into Europe for the first time
to intu Xanadú – Arroyomolinos for the MXGP of Spain
was first introduced to the MXGP calendar in the pandemic year of 2020
and instantly the local fans got their wish with an overall win for their hero Jorge Prado
only his second in the MXGP class at the time
Fast forward four years and that home hero
now racing for Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing
and carries the fabled #1 plate with a red background to his native country as the series leader
following his victory at the YPF Infinia MXGP of Argentina
This circuit has seen two overall wins for Jeffrey Herlings on the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team
and last year was a historic one as he broke the all-time record for Grand Prix wins with his 102nd career victory. “The Bullet” goes into this round only 7th in the World Championship and looking to make up some of the 22-point deficit to Prado
who has four other World Champions immediately behind him in the table
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The FIM and Infront Moto Racing are thrilled to unveil the provisional 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship Calendar
With a total of 21 events planned for 2024
the season will culminate with the prestigious Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations at Matterley Basin
The FIM Motocross World Championship will kick off on March 10th with the MXGP of Patagonia Argentina in the picturesque Villa la Angostura
followed by the MXGP of Europe at a soon-to-be-confirmed location on March 24th
Exciting back-to-back Grand Prix events are scheduled for Sardegna and Trentino
leading into a thrilling triple-header in Portugal
and France that will mark the comeback of Saint Jean d'Angely
Early June will witness another triple-header
and a Grand Prix location that will be confirmed
Continuing the tradition from the previous year
the MXGP paddock will travel to Asia in late June for a thrilling double header in Sumbawa-Indonesia
The championship will then return to Europe
The popular MXGP of Turkiye in Afyonkarahisar will be followed by an event in early September that is yet to be announced
leading up to the grand finale of the 2024 MXGP Season at the MXGP of Italy
Together with the MXGP and MX2 Championship Calendar also the 5 rounds of 2023 FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship categories have been announced
Last by not least the most important event of the season
the Monster Energy FIM MXoN will be held in Matterley Basin
Infront Moto Racing's commitment to showcasing beloved motocross tracks remains unwavering to the sport's dedicated fan base
Infront Moto Racing extends its gratitude to the FIM
and all stakeholders for their collaborative efforts in assembling the 2024 MXGP calendar
which is poised to deliver 20 thrilling rounds of the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship
Full calendars HERE
HRC eyeing end of season return for Fernandez as MXGP anticipates multiple GPs in Spain
Team HRC will soon confirm a schedule for Ruben Fernandez to get back on the CRF450R after recovery from a torn left ACL sustained in the Qualification Heat for the season-opening Grand Prix in Argentina in March
For the second year in a row the Japanese giants have relied on mostly one-rider representation
but this time it was the 25-year-old’s turn to sit on the sidelines after he carried the crew in 2023 when former world champion Tim Gajser convalesced from a broken femur
Fernandez was forced into the operating theatre before the Spanish Grand Prix in late March
He has only just been able to start training and rehabilitation
“We had a last check three weeks ago and the doctor is really happy,” said Team Manager Marcus Pereira de Freitas
“Ruben is eager to start early but we wanted him to let the body heal in time rather than push
so he’s started some cycling and physical training and to build up some muscle around the knee again
He was aiming to be on the bike earlier than planned but then he also appreciates the medical point of view
MXGP jets to the island of Lombok for an Indonesian double
HRC will then wait until after their return to Europe before they can fix a more detailed plan for the Spaniard
who is in his second term with the factory crew and is expected to sign a new contract to continue in red
“We will make a plan after Indonesia for when he can race again; maybe for the last three or four rounds,” the Brazilian added
‘We are not setting any deadline but we are trying to figure it out and maybe after Lommel [Belgian GP in late July]
He hopes to be riding again in a couple of weeks.”
De Freitas admits that the vast HRC structure suffers in terms of development when the rider roster is hit
The crew have suffered similar bad luck with racers like Brian Bogers
Mitch Evans and Evgeny Bobryshev in the last decade
“Last year we had the same story but the other way around!” he half-smiles
“It is frustrating to have just one bike there when you have all the crew working hard but we still try to gather as much information as we can for Japan and for the U.S
With Jorge Prado all-but confirmed for a three-year contract to race in AMA SMX
Fernandez will become the country’s leading MXGP athlete
and the flurry of other promising youngsters like David Braceras and Oriol Oliver means that the World Championship can still depend on Spanish presence in Grand Prix
There have been three GP dates on the Iberian Peninsula so far in the first six months of 2024 – Madrid
Agueda [Portugal] and Lugo – with the season-ending trip to Cozar still to come on September 25th
Promoters Infront Motor Racing are confident that MXGP will still make several visits to Spain for 2025 (Fernandez’s Galician roots also helping the status of the race in that region) based purely on the Prado effect and the mini-talent boom
“It is still too early to say [for 2025] but we have a three-year contract with the three races so normally it should be long-term and the Spanish Federation are working hard to have Spanish youngsters coming into the championship: we see that difference compared to twenty years ago,” said Infront Motor Racing’s CEO David Luongo
“Jorge Prado is the best ambassador for the Spanish market but you also have Ruben Fernandez and the riders coming up in MX2 and the European Championship
I think the base we have now allows us to have at least two races and also all the races in Spain are supported by the local region to bring awareness and visibility
I’m confident we will have more than one race in Spain in the future.”
to intu Xanadú – Arroyomolinos for the MXGP of Spain
and instantly the local fans got their wish with an overall win for their hero Jorge Prado
This circuit has seen two overall wins for Jeffrey Herlings on the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team
and last year was a historic one as he broke the all-time record for Grand Prix wins with his 102nd career victory. “The Bullet” goes into this round only seventh in the World Championship and looking to make up some of the 22-point deficit to Prado
This time around we will also see the opening rounds of the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship and the EMX250 Championship
with last year’s WMX Silver Medallist Daniela Guillen providing the Spanish fans with another home hero to cheer for on the RFME GASGAS MX Junior Team
as she looks to go one better than her 2022 overall finish of second overall after a loudly-hailed second race win
She has a tough task ahead of her though as reigning World Champion and F&H Racing Team debutant Courtney Duncan has won all three WMX GPs at the venue
Jorge Prado equalled the record of legendary Belgian racer Eric Geboers with his 39th career Grand Prix win in Spain and looks to be riding a wave of confidence as he regained the red plate on Sunday after losing it to Team HRC’s Tim Gajser following the Slovenian’s win in Sunday’s RAM Qualifying Race. Gajser has not won a GP race yet at intu-Xanadu Arroyomolinos
and will be out to stop Prado from pulling away any more than the three points between them right now
Level with Tim in the standings is Kawasaki Racing Team’s Romain Febvre
and despite his obvious hard track prowess the Frenchman also hasn’t had the best of times around the Spanish circuit
suffered a massive first corner crash on Saturday that left him with no points from the event in 2023
The only former World Champion not on a full factory team
nonetheless scored a fantastic weekend in Argentina to lie fourth in points for Standing Construct Honda
The Latvian is suddenly right in the mix and has genuine podium prospects in a country where he won in 2018 at Red Sand
Maxime Renaux of Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP is the only rider to have won in both classes at this circuit
having taken MX2 victory in 2021 on his way to the world title that year and a maximum double race win in 2022
as he picked up the foot injury that put him out for most of the season
Looking to bounce back into form on home turf
after being forced to miss Sunday’s races in Argentina
is the next big Spanish talisman Ruben Fernandez of Team HRC. A lower leg injury picked up in a first-corner incident has been worked on and he will be pressing for his first points of 2024
Standing Construct Honda’s Alberto Forato is in the same situation after problems with a haematoma kept him out of the opening races. Josh Gilbert also returns for Gabriel SS24 KTM after crashing heavily out of Saturday’s race and has allowed an elbow injury to heal up in time for Spain
we will not see Brent van Doninck of JM Racing Honda or Jago Geerts for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP due to their injuries from Patagonia
We wish them both all the best with their recovery
Argentina saw total domination for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing as Lucas Coenen won the RAM Qualifying Race on Saturday
then his teammate Kay de Wolf completed stunning charges in each of Sunday’s races to finish as the overall Grand Prix winner and the new MX2 World Championship leader.
MX2 saw the younger stars of the sport absolutely lay it on the line in a sequence of thrilling races
and the Spanish round should be no different as the hard-pack specialists look to take advantage before the season heads to the sands of Sardegna for round three
Neither of the men in white shone here in 2023
Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Simon Laengenfelder would have been frustrated to not win the overall in Patagonia
as the German won the first race of a Grand Prix for the last five rounds in 2023
he could not convert that into a GP win and lies just six points shy of De Wolf in the Championship. He should be full of confidence heading to intu Xanadu-Arroyomolinos though
as he won both of Sunday’s races with authority last year. With the feel-good buzz sure to surround his team due to Prado’s presence
Simon will once more look for perfection on the Iberian Peninsula
Third in the table with a steady 40-point haul in Argentina was Thibault Benistant for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2
and the Frenchman just missed the podium here last year so he will be looking to get up there
He was denied in 2023 by eventual World Champion Andrea Adamo
who lies 5th in the standings for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
The revelation of Argentina was doubtlessly the pace of Mikkel Haarup for the brand-new Monster Energy Triumph Racing team
as a fine second in race two on Sunday put the new British machine onto the podium in its very first Grand Prix
Both the Dane and his 10th-placed teammate Camden McLellan have been training in Spain throughout the winter
The Spanish brand that is Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing will look for more from its rookie sensation Marc-Antoine Rossi
who nearly won his first full Grand Prix race before a small crash
and a poor second moto left him 6th in the Championship
likes the Spanish terrain! Local riders to look out for this weekend include the WZ Racing Team’s Oriol Oliver and Fantic Factory Racing MX2 pilot David Braceras
The series will also welcome back one of its stars from 2023
as Liam Everts hopes to have recovered enough from his injured thumb to join the fray for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
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Round nine of the 2022 FIM World Motocross Championship visited the Madrid International Motocross Circuit
right next-door to the intu Xanadú-Arroyomolinos retail complex
This is the third time the MXGP tour has visited Arroymolinos and as predicted
the weather was baking hot and temperatures exceeded 30 degrees throughout the weekend and once again challenged riders and machines on the tough and technical circuit
In the MXGP class Team HRC’s Tim Gajser was keen to move on from his sickness at the last round in Sardinia two weeks ago and although a crash in Saturday’s qualifying race gave Gajser an average choice on the start-gate
he blasted his retro-liveried CRF450R into the first turn and came out in a fantastic third place
Gajser pushed hard in the first few laps and and moved into second place on lap three and despite challenging hard for the lead
after 18 laps of frantic racing the Slovenian settled for second place
Tim’s team-mate Mitch Evans had a tough moto one
The Australian started in 11th place and set-about a charge up to seventh by lap four
Towards the end of the race arm-pump set in dropping Evans down to 12th at the finish
Team Honda 114 Motorsport’s Rubén Fernández had a relatively uneventful first race
starting in seventh place and moving into sixth on lap two where he remained for the remainder of the moto.
As the temperature still soared the gate dropped for MXGP race two and this time Tim Gajser rounded lap one down in seventh place
The tight a technical circuit proved a hard challenge to make early passes and although Tim moved up one place during the race
He finished the day just one point away from a podium finish.
Mitch Evans improved on his race one result crossing the line in eighth place for 11th overall and Rubén Fernández finished race two in seventh giving the Spaniard seventh overall
The MX2 class also witnessed some Honda action at the front of the pack with Shiptocycle Honda SR Motoblouz’s Stephen Rubini pushing very hard from eighth place on lap one
race one and working his way up to a fantastic second place on lap seven
By the mid-race point Rubini dropped one position into third where he finished a tough and tiring race
Stephen Rubini had to once again battle hard in MX2 race two
The Frenchman was tagged by another rider on the start straight and rounded the first turn in last position
He set about a charge back and managed to secure seventh place on lap nine
but small mistakes and fatigue took their toll
Rubini crossed the finish line in ninth place
just missing out on a podium position by two points.
Round 10 of the MXGP Championship is set for Ernée
Celebrating five decades of elite motocross heritage
Honda today unveiled a tribute to that prestigious history with a unique Team HRC CRF450R
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
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
and currently leads the 2022 MXGP World Championship by 79 points
For more information on the 23YM Honda CRF450R, visit HondaNews.eu (Europe) or HondaNews.com (USA)
1973: Gary Jones wins Honda’s first AMA 250 Motocross Championship (CR250M 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: Andre Malherbe wins FIM 500 Motocross World Championship (RC500)
1984: “Elsinore” is officially dropped from the CR line name
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)
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)
Janis Reisulis will be side-lined this weekend in Round 2 at Trentino due to a knee injury sustained during training
with further assessment underway to determine the appropriate course of action for his recovery
teammates vano van Erp and Karlis Reisulis
both riders have a history of impressive performances in Arco
with Van Erp claiming victory at the EMX125 round of Trentino in 2021 ahead of teammate Reisulis
Reisulis finished second again at the venue in 2022
Valerio Lata holds the red plate after winning round 1 in Spain by 2 points over Mathis Valin (47-45)
The temperatures will start to creep up in the south of Spain in a few days and a dip in the water could be on the cards
A pool appeals especially on those days when strong winds stop you from enjoying the beaches
Taking the plunge is a great way of coping as the mercury rises so it is useful to know that there are even better alternatives for those who want to escape the coast and cool off in the midst of nature
Here we take you through the best natural bathing zones and public swimming pools in the Sierra de Cadiz if you want to get away from the crowds and swim amid nature
To draw up this list we used the Tripadvisor site that publishes the users' favourites
ranking them according to how travellers have scored them
Tripadvisor users chose the bathing area near Zahara de la Sierra
It is an artificial beach with a great natural charm
set in a wooded location between mountains
The whole area provides all kinds of services such as a kiosk
parking and areas for water and climbing activities
located approximately 300 metres from the Cueva del Susto (popular for caving and canyoning)
take the Grazalema road (CA-2300) that loops around Zahara reservoir and follow the signs to the ARA
Área Recreativa de Arroyomolinos (Arroyomolinos Recreational Area)
In the beautiful white village of Grazalema we find El Tajo, the municipal swimming pool, a refreshing option to take refuge from the heat and admire its spectacular surroundings. Open from 12 noon - 3.30pm and again from 3.30pm to 7pm, it is best to book through the website to ensure you gain entry
With views of the Guadalete valley and the village
it is adapted for people with reduced mobility and offers sun loungers and a bar where you can have a drink
Although it is not a pool per se like the previous two that were made for bathing
in fifth place we find this large lagoon known for being an ideal place for bird-watching
in the pine forest called Pinar de la Algaida
next to the agricultural colony of Monte Algaida (Sanlúcar de Barrameda)
there is a great variety of birds that can be observed here
making it an ideal habitat for the birdlife from the nearby Doñana protected nature area
Another of the public swimming pools that can be enjoyed with a heavenly landscape is the one in Villaluenga del Rosario
It also has a bar that offers a wide range of options for food and drink
there are beautiful views of the Sierra de Grazalema
we are fortunate to have one of the most beautiful treasures in Cadiz province: the natural pools amid the rocks of Bolonia
They are located at the eastern end of the popular beach
This is a beautiful cove in the municipality of Tarifa
with rocks emerging from the water forming rows of crystal clear pools
You can reach them via a path that runs along the coast amid pine trees
heading in the opposite direction to the main part of Bolonia beach
The most incredible thing about these pools is that they have therapeutic possibilities
as the fusion of the natural saltwater with the slate rock forms a mud that helps soothe and moisturise the skin
Italian Ferruccio Zanchi won’t be making the trip to the island after suffering a crash in Croatia during the week
who was looking forward to riding on home soil and had made a very impressive start to his full-time MX2 career with Team HRC
but the decision was made that it would be better to sit this one out and not cause any further problems
Zanchi currently sits 13rd in the standings after an impressive 6th in the season opener in Argentina and then a 14th in Spain
«I was feeling really good coming into this weekend
but I had a crash while training with Tim in Croatia and landed pretty hard on the ground
I’ve had some checks and we decided as a team that it would be better for me to rest up and miss this weekend
because it is such a physically demanding track
I definitely didn’t want to do any more damage and miss future rounds
so hopefully just giving it a few extra days of recovery will allow me to be ready for Trentino the following weekend.»
Roan van de Moosdijk will be making his MXGP debut with HRC after taking the injured Ruben Fernandez spot
I’ve felt more comfortable so I just want to keep improving and getting to a place where I can put in three solid races over the weekend
Thankfully I grew up riding the sand so I know this type of track well
but of course I’ll be making my MXGP debut so it won’t be easy mixing it up with the best motocross riders in the world
but obviously I’m hoping to repay the faith of Team HRC as quickly as possible.«
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In Phillips’ post-race interview with Prado
the two-times MX2 World Champion was unusually deflated
but also that he had thrown away the chance of a great result at home.
- Yamaha Racing Prado’s crash was great news for Maxime Renaux
The Frenchman came out of that with the lead
50 points and maiden MXGP-class overall victory
Renaux had been fast since he first jumped on the 450 over the winter
and was able to be win at the preseason international race at Lacapelle
but Gajser was able to beat him in the second race
immediate response to the victory of satellite team Gebben van Venrooy’s victory in Sardegna with the aforementioned Vlaanderen
while Vlaanderen backed up his maiden top class win with a 13-13 for 13th overall
the feeling is that this could be a ‘floodgate’ moment for Renaux
Perhaps this is too late to challenge Gajser for the title (the Slovenian still has a 66-point advantage over Renaux)
but there is definitely a chance that Renaux could yet pick up more victories before the end of the season.
it is important to point out that his 2-6 for fourth was a result of a continuation of the illness that bothered him in Sardegna
but was still enough to prevent him being able to get around Mattia Guadagnini for fifth in the second moto
The anticipation is that Gajser will be stronger again in France this week
Already two riders have taken advantage to win their first Grand Prix in the top category
with the heat combining with the deep sand for a challenge like no other in the season.
The Dutchman came into this season having become the guy who is top 10 fairly regularly
Bogers’ typical forte is definitely not Ernee
if anyone is going to become a third-straight first-time MXGP winner in France
it will be Standing Construct Husqvarna’s #189
He comes to his home GP off the back of his maiden win in Spain
and as France’s top MXGP rider at the moment in the absence of Romain Febvre
But Renaux has never raced a GP at the undulating French track
and in Portugal we saw him relatively struggle in a circuit which he had not raced at the World Championship level
the door is thrown open for the likes of Bogers
we will return to the pre-Sardegna norm of a dominant Gajser 1-1
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The EMX125 champion from last year picked up a knee injury after the EMX250 opening round in Spain
Janis was 4th on his EMX250 debut with a strong 6-4 in motos
Unfortunately in the week previous to Round 2 in Trentino he got injured
The Latvian rider has been sidelined since then
but now we know more details about the injury
many motorsport fans have been asking where Jānis Reišulis has disappeared to
when we will be able to see him again on the track
we would like to inform you that last week in France
Jānis underwent knee cruciate ligament surgery
Tomorrow he returns to Latvia and will start a rehabilitation course .This season is over for Jānis
He could get back on the bike in October and then start preparing for the next season
Jānis says thank you very much to everyone for the well wishes”
the Yamaha VRT Team now focuses on Ivano Van Erp and Karlis Reisulis
Van Erp sits 4th in the standings after a podium in Spain
while Karlis is 9th in his rookie season with a pair of 2nd places in motos but without podiums so far
Yamaha Factory Racing and GabrielSS25 KTM Team offers an update about its riders Maxime Renaux and Josh Gilbert after a disappointing MXGP of Spain
Renaux didn´t take part in the second moto
while Gilbert was ruled out for Sunday´s motos
Josh Gilbert #326 | Cracked radius: Upon going out in free practice this morning
Josh’s elbow was weak after riding yesterday and has since been assessed by the onsite medical team
who after further investigation have diagnosed a cracked radius
This unfortunately has ruled Josh out of racing today
The team and Josh specifically are disappointed with this news but we will now focus on the next steps to getting back to full fitness
Maxime Renaux #959 | Foot: «The foot injury from last year keeps bothering me
It is too dangerous to continue riding like this – on one leg
Therefor we decided to skip the second moto
I will now see my doctor to find a solution for this problem as soon as possible
Infront Moto Racing is delighted to unveil the Spanish venue of Cózar
as the host for the thrilling final round of the 2024 MXGP series
making it the third Spanish stop of the season
The MXGP of Castilla La Mancha will take place on the 28th and 29th September
This event highlights the growing passion in Spain for motocross and provides an exciting new home GP for our defending World Champion and current red plate holder
The MXGP of Castilla La Mancha promises to deliver exhilarating action as it brings the season to a close
it will serve as the ultimate showdown for the European support classes; EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing and EMX250
Riders will face a challenging and diverse track featuring spectacular jumps and tight corners
pushing them to their limits in pursuit of the final podium of 2024
Nestled in the natural surroundings renowned as the land of Don Quixote
The MXGP of Castilla La Mancha also aims to promote development and forge connections between the sport and the region of Castilla de la Mancha
This project represents a significant stride towards linking the region with the global motocross community for many years to come
Castilla – La Mancha was declared last December in Toledo as the European Region of Sport for the year 2024
the association of sports clubs of Tierras del Quixote and the Castilian-Manchegan motorcycle federation have collaborated and worked together to ensure that the region enjoys the best of motocross worldwide
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The 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship has jumped into life with a fascinating trio of events across two continents and three countries
17 events remain on the calendar and there is no telling how the two title battles will develop – Jorge Prado is
making a case for the fact that MXGP is all but over
Turn attention to the hidden corners of the paddock and one will observe critical conversations about the rider market for 2025’s FIM Motocross World Championship
It is rare for these discussions to happen as early as April
but the ‘battle’ for signatures will be more pivotal than prior seasons
The introduction of Triumph and Ducati to the MXGP division means that there will be more elite seats than there are stars
the reigning world champion and face of Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing
moving onto pastures new in the United States adds to this
because there is no clear replacement for him
There are countless rumors about Prado’s future and most point to Monster Energy Kawasaki
No matter whether that comes to fruition or not
it seems certain that he will exit Grands Prix and attempt to bolster his long list of achievements in a new environment
Jeffrey Herlings is off the table for MXGP teams
as his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing contract runs through the conclusion of 2025
then both Maxime Renaux and Jago Geerts have similar commitments at Yamaha
The Team HRC duo appear to be quite set as well
although the manufacturer is distant when it comes to a conversation about contract durations
The rest of the paddock appears to be rather flexible and Ducati has started conversations with some elite riders
Romain Febvre is a significant target for both
has history with ‘3’ and so it was natural that they would fixate on the former world champion
Rumors suggest that some progress was made with that deal at the Grand Prix of Spain
which would leave Ducati searching for their title contender
Ducati has identified their intention to enter the premier division with a podium contender and then a consistent top ten force in the second seat
If the rumored movements of Prado and Febvre evolve
GASGAS and Kawasaki would need to secure their lead riders too
There are just not enough riders with the potential to win Grands Prix and so it is realistic that there could factory efforts that must accept their fate of battling in the depths of the top ten
as it should lead to more substantial bids for the elite riders
Riders like Pauls Jonass and Calvin Vlaanderen have a superb opportunity to surge forwards as the leading rider beneath a factory tent
but it does feel like 2025 could be a transition year of sorts
This ‘boom’ has almost come a season too soon
Teams could bet on MX2 starlets like Kay de Wolf and Andrea Adamo in 2026
but it is much too early to consider either of those riders for a prominent role on a 450F squad
as both riders are under contract for 2025
It feels like the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship will be a time to understand the new diameters and take stock of how to approach talents in MXGP
Gone are the days when riders would clamor for one or two of the prominent seats – options are in existence now
the health of Grands Prix will benefit the entire ecosystem.