Antonio Cairoli is set to make his return to the MXGP grid at the British Grand Prix, riding a third official Desmo450 MX for the Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team.

The 12th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship takes place from 20 to 22 June at the Matterley Basin circuit, near Winchester in Hampshire. Ducati will line up with three riders: regular season contenders Jeremy Seewer and Mattia Guadagnini will be joined by the legendary nine-time Motocross World Champion, Antonio Cairoli.

The Sicilian rider, who previously competed this season at the Trentino GP aboard the Desmo450 MX, will now return to a track where he boasts an impressive record – six wins in the premier class between 2011 and 2021.

His history at Matterley Basin also includes a memorable victory at the inaugural event in 2006 during the Motocross of Nations, where he triumphed on a 250cc bike against more powerful 450cc machines.

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Last weekend, the MXGP of Latvia took place, and the highlights of the main category were Jeffrey Herlings, who took a double victory.

In the MX2 category, the victory was shared by Sacha Coenen, who took the first race, while in the second race the highlight was Kay de Wolf.

Herlings showed once again that when in good shape and physical condition, he is a real “terror” for the competition, and not even the championship leaders had the pace to beat the KTM rider.

As usual, the championship organizers have compiled a video of the best moments, which you can see in the video below:

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Dutch KTM rider achieves perfect victory in Latvia with dominant double triumph

Jeffrey Herlings once again confirmed his absolute dominance at the Kegums circuit, claiming his ninth overall victory at this emblematic Latvian sand track in the eleventh round of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider completed a perfect weekend with two categorical triumphs, matching his best record at a single venue, as he also has nine victories at Valkenswaard in the Netherlands.

The first moto began with an intense battle between the KTM riders, with Lucas Coenen securing his eighth Fox Holeshot Award of the season, forcing Herlings to the inside of the first turn. This maneuver briefly allowed Romain Febvre to occupy second position, but “The Bullet” reacted immediately, cutting through the deep sand to overtake the Frenchman at the third corner. When Coenen made a small mistake at the next turn, Herlings capitalized with a double jump pass, a move that would prove decisive for the final result.

The drama intensified with Brian Bogers from Fantic making a spectacular pass on Febvre to take third place, while the championship leader found himself constantly frustrated in his attempts to progress. The situation became even more complicated for Febvre when he crashed at the second corner after the finish line on lap eleven, dropping to seventh place behind Ben Watson. Subsequently, a brilliant move by Glenn Coldenhoff over his Fantic teammate Bogers and an impressive overtake by Ruben Fernandez with a long jump in front of the fans shaped the final classification.

Coenen remained close to Herlings throughout, getting within one second of the leader and nearly taking the lead when the Dutchman missed an inside line in a left-hand corner. However, Herlings managed to resist the pressure and won with a 1.3-second margin over the young Belgian, while Coldenhoff completed the podium 56 seconds behind the leaders. This 16th race victory at Kegums elevated Herlings to ninth place in the championship, overtaking Jeremy Seewer.

In the second moto, despite Coenen again securing the holeshot, Herlings immediately demonstrated his class by regaining the lead at the second corner and building an advantage he maintained until the end. With faster track conditions due to the sun drying the circuit, the race provided several exciting battles, but no rider could seriously threaten the supremacy of the “King of Kegums,” who recorded his 109th Grand Prix victory of his career.

MXGP – Grand Prix Race 1 – Top 10 Classification: 1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 35:30.575; 2. Lucas Coenen (BEL, KTM), +0:01.347; 3. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, Fantic), +0:58.497; 4. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, Honda), +1:01.759; 5. Brian Bogers (NED, Fantic), +1:05.021; 6. Romain Febvre (FRA, Kawasaki), +1:10.698; 7. Andrea Bonacorsi (ITA, Fantic), +1:13.979; 8. Ben Watson (GBR, Beta), +1:15.743; 9. Jago Geerts (BEL, Yamaha), +1:18.049; 10. Roan Van De Moosdijk (NED, KTM), +1:23.439

MXGP – Grand Prix Race 2 – Top 10 Classification: 1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 34:55.202; 2. Lucas Coenen (BEL, KTM), +0:02.542; 3. Romain Febvre (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:13.464; 4. Jago Geerts (BEL, Yamaha), +0:49.887; 5. Andrea Bonacorsi (ITA, Fantic), +0:58.684; 6. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, Honda), +1:01.361; 7. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, Fantic), +1:03.627; 8. Maxime Renaux (FRA, Yamaha), +1:13.864; 9. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, Yamaha), +1:21.903; 10. Ben Watson (GBR, Beta), +1:35.561

MXGP Overall – Top 10 Classification: 1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 50 points; 2. Lucas Coenen (BEL, KTM), 44 p.; 3. Romain Febvre (FRA, KAW), 35 p.; 4. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, FAN), 34 p.; 5. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, HON), 33 p.; 6. Jago Geerts (BEL, YAM), 30 p.; 7. Andrea Bonacorsi (ITA, FAN), 30 p.; 8. Ben Watson (GBR, BET), 24 p.; 9. Brian Bogers (NED, FAN), 24 p.; 10. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, YAM), 22 p

MXGP – World Championship – Top 10 Classification: 1. Romain Febvre (FRA, KAW), 530 points; 2. Lucas Coenen (BEL, KTM), 504 p.; 3. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, FAN), 362 p.; 4. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 347 p.; 5. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, HON), 338 p.; 6. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 305 p.; 7. Andrea Bonacorsi (ITA, FAN), 300 p.; 8. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, YAM), 284 p.; 9. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 279 p.; 10. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, DUC), 253 p.

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The 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship roared back to life at the MXGP of Latvia, with Jeffrey Herlings and Simon Längenfelder dominating the Qualifying Races at the Zelta Zirgs Motocenter near Kegums!

Under sunny skies after yesterday’s rain, the sandy Baltic circuit witnessed Herlings from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing securing victory in MXGP. The legendary rider showcased his skill by grabbing a rare Holeshot and fending off tough competition to claim the top spot. Lucas Coenen and Romain Febvre battled fiercely for second place, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown in the upcoming races.

In the MX2 category, Simon Längenfelder of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing stole the show with a flawless performance. The German rider seized the lead after a clear Holeshot, leaving his rivals behind despite multiple crashes in the chaotic start. Thibault Benistant and local favorite Karlis Reisulis completed the top three, adding to the intensity of the competition at the Kegums circuit.

As anticipation builds for tomorrow’s races with unpredictable weather conditions, the Qualifying Races have set the tone for an action-packed Grand Prix Sunday. Stay tuned for an adrenaline-fueled showdown as the world’s best motocross riders battle for supremacy on the challenging Latvian track!

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Lucas Coenen continues to impress in his rookie MXGP season, claiming another overall podium at the Grand Prix of Germany. The young Belgian posted 1st and 2nd in the motos at Teutschenthal, tying on points with Herlings but finishing 2nd overall on the day.

Coenen led the first race from start to finish with calm precision. In the second moto, he again set the pace but was overtaken by Herlings near the end on a tricky, wet track.

‘I did two good motos, two good starts,’ said Coenen. ‘When you’re leading and hit slower riders, you can make a mistake because they don’t know you’re coming. I had some sketchy moments.’

He added: ‘Jeffrey had good lines. I looked over at him across the jump and thought “maybe I still have it…” but he came through the inside. 2nd, and 2nd overall with the same points. I’m just enjoying myself and I’m really happy to share a podium with these guys.’

Now with five podiums in a row and just 37 points off the red plate, Coenen is turning heads: ‘When I was small, I looked up to these guys – now I’m on the podium with them and fighting with them too.’

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The Motocross World Championship had another round this past weekend and there was one manufacturer that shone: KTM. In both MXGP and MX2, the latter came out on top.

In MX2, the highlight of the day ended up being Andrea Adamo, who won another round overall, and in MXGP this dominance was even more evident.

Jeffrey Herlings and Lucas Coenen, two different generations of riders, each won a heat in the MXGP, with the former world champion finishing as the overall winner.

Check out some of the best moments in the video below, from both categories:

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Jeffrey Herlings made a triumphant return to the top step of the podium with a dominant display at the Grand Prix of Germany. The Red Bull KTM rider claimed overall victory with a 2nd and 1st in the two motos, sealing his 108th career Grand Prix win – his first since the 2024 Dutch GP.

The Dutchman showcased patience and racecraft, especially in the second moto, waiting until the penultimate lap to overtake Lucas Coenen on a slick and technical track. It was a crucial breakthrough after an injury-affected start to the season.

‘There have been a lot of ups-and-downs but to win was amazing,’ Herlings said. ‘The competition is strong and the track was really tricky. In the first moto I was battling with Lucas and I have so much respect for him – he’s only 18 and handles this kind of pressure without mistakes.’

On race two: ‘With the mud, I saved my goggles and waited for the lapped riders. I managed to pass Romain and then Lucas with a good line that nobody else had seen. It’s great to come back and win again. I feel like I’m getting close to their level and I just want to be in the fight every weekend.’

Now 10th in the standings, Herlings sees this as a turning point: ‘I want to get as many podiums and wins as I can. That’s what I’m here for.’

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The tenth round of the MXGP World Championship, which took place this weekend in Teutschental, has come to an end, with two names standing out from the rest: Jeffrey Herlings and Lucas Coenen, both winning one race each.

Coenen was the fastest in the first race, finishing with a victory by beating Herlings by 0.985s, with Calvin Vlaanderen taking the last place on the podium. Romain Febvre and Jeremy Seewer completed the top five respectively.

In the second race, the roles were reversed, with Herlings confirming his victory over Coenen, but winning by a margin of more than 7 seconds. Febvre improved and finished third, ahead of his compatriot Maxime Renaux, while Brian Bogers closed out the top five.

With 47 points each, Herlings and Coenen shared the victory, with Herlings the real winner, while Febvre was third with 38 points.

In the overall standings, Febvre remains strong in the lead with a total of 487 points, with Coenen second with a total of 451. Renaux is third overall with 326.

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Honda HRC presents a solid team for the MXGP season, with Ruben Fernandez and Tim Gajser representing the brand in the premier class. The duo promises to elevate Honda’s competitive level in the world championship.

In the MX2 category, Ferruccio Zanchi and Valerio Lata take on the responsibility of defending Honda’s colours. Both riders demonstrate great potential to achieve outstanding results in the development competition.

Honda HRC’s success goes far beyond the riders we see on track. A vast team of professionals works tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring every detail is perfect to maximise performance in each race.

Watch the video below:

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The MXGP World Championship held another round last weekend, with the MXGP and MX2 categories thrilling fans in France. While there was a single winner in MX2, the situation was somewhat different in MXGP.

Simon Laengenfelder was the standout performer in MX2, with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider winning both races, while in MXGP there were two different winners: Lucas Coenen was the fastest in the first race, while Romain Febvre won the second.

And while Laengenfelder won both races by a margin over his closest competitors, the same did not happen in MXGP: 3.978s separated Coenen from Febvre in the first race, but if this difference illustrates the greater balance that existed, then there are few adjectives to describe what happened in the second race, with 0.574s separating Febvre from Coenen!

Check out the highlights in the video below:

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