Tim Gajser was a big name in this MXGP to stay out on most of the races while recovering from an injury. For Marcus Pereira de Freitas, when the rider got to return it was clear he still had the speed but that he just couldn’t put everything together on the early stages.

The HRC General Manager spoke about the season with the team, with the moment of the return for the slovenian not to be forgotten: ‘We saw straight away that Tim had the speed on his return when he was fastest in timed practice in Loket. However, then we saw the true affects of the injury when he couldn’t quite put it together in any of the first few races’.

Despite feeling well training at home, the real feeling on some specific tracks caused an heavier weight on the path to recovery: ‘We knew the motos in Czech would be a lot harder than practice because you simply can’t replicate racing when you are at home. Then there were three sand tracks in the next four, with the other one being Sweden which was almost impossible to pass on, so again, we weren’t expecting too much just because of how little he’d been able to train in the sand’.

As the season continue, the Gajser got to improve and show a little of what he is capable of: ‘Finally, in Turkey, Maggiora and Matterley, there were three tracks that he liked and he was able to win three motos and two GPs and just show everyone that he is back. The double win in Matterley was a great finish and he gave himself a lot of confidence for this off-season that he is still at the very top of the field when he is on his A-game’.

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The provisional calendar for the 2024 MXGP and MX2 motocross World Championships was announced this Thursday. It includes 20 rounds, starting in March and ending in September.

The season kicks off in Argentina on March 10, and on March 24, the European phase of the championship begins with the MXGP of Europe at a location yet to be determined. The championships then settle in the Old Continent, except for the double round in Indonesia on June 30 and July 7. The season ends with the MXGP of Italy on September 29.

There are still two rounds in countries to be announced, while the MXGP of Nations is scheduled for October 6 at Matterley Basin in the United Kingdom.

MXGP calendar for 2024:

March 9 and 10: MXGP of Patagonia Argentina (Villa la Angostura, Argentina)
March 23 and 24: MXGP of Europe (local por anunciar); with EMX125 and EMX250
April 6 and 7: MXGP of Sardegna (Riola Sardo, Italy); with WMX and EMX125
April 13 and 14: MXGP of Trentino (Pietramurata, Italy); with EMX125 and EMX250
May 4 and 5: MXGP of Portugal (Águeda, Portugal); with EMX125 and EMX250
May 11 and 12: MXGP of Spain (intu Xanadu/Arroyomolinos, Spain); with WMX and EMX250
May 18 and 19: MXGP of France (Saint Jean d’Angely, France); with EMX125 and EMX250
June 1 and 2: MXGP of Germany (Teutschenthal, Germany); with WMX and EMX250
June 8 and 9: MXGP of Latvia (Kegums, Latvia); with EMX125 and EMX250
June 15 and 16: Country and track to be announced; with EMX125 and EMX250
June 29 and 30: MXGP of Sumbawa Indonesia (Sumbawa, Indonesia)
July 6 and 7: MXGP of Lombok Indonesia (Lombok, Indonesia)
July 20 and 21: MXGP of Czech Republic (Loket, Czechia); with EMX65, EMX85 and EMX 2T
July 27 and 28: MXGP of Flanders (Lommel, Belgium); with EMX125 and EMX Open
August 10 and 11: MXGP of Sweden (Uddevalla, Sweden); with EMX125 and EMX250
August 17 and 18: MXGP of the Netherlands (Arnhem, Netherlands); with WMX and EMX125
August 24 and 25: MXGP of Switzerland (Frauenfeld, Switzerland); with EMX125 and EMX250
September 7 and 8: MXGP of Turkiye (Afyonkarahisar, Turkiye); with WMX and EMX250
September 14 and 15: Country and track to be announced
September 28 and 29: MXGP of Italy (Track to be announced)
October 5 and 6: MX of Nations (Matterley Basin, United Kingdom)

O conteúdo MXGP provisional calendar for 2024 has been revealed aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

Tim Gajser won this Sunday’s MXGP of Great Britain, that marked the end of the MXGP Motocross World Championship season. The final round took place at the Matterley Basin circuit.

In the first race, Glenn Coldenhoff (Monster Energy Yamaha) led for a significant portion of the race but couldn’t hold onto the position in the final laps. Gajser (Team HRC) overtook him with three laps to go, and then he lost the second-place position to his teammate Jeremy Seewer on the final lap. Seewer finished 1.627 seconds behind Gajser. Jorge Prado (Red Bull GasGas), the reigning champion, finished fourth in this race despite briefly being in second place.

Coldenhoff again started as the leader in the second race but was overtaken by Gajser in the third lap. The Slovenian set the pace from there, eventually winning by 5.868 seconds ahead of Romain Febvre (Kawasaki). The Frenchman made a strong recovery to finish second in the ninth of the 14 laps. During the final lap, Seewer also lost a position to Rúben Fernández (Team HRC). Coldenhoff finished fifth. Prado suffered a fall and could only recover to 18th place.

With the double victory, Gajser won the MXGP of Great Britain, scoring a perfect 50 points. Seewer was second with 40 points, followed by Febvre, Coldenhoff, and Fernández in the top five. After his setbacks in the second race, Prado finished tenth overall.

Race 1 Results:

Race 2 Results:

MXGP of Great Britain Results:

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It is finally decided: Jorge Prado has just became moments ago the new MXGP world champion. At Maggiora, the rider had a comfortable lead in the standings for his most directly opponents but didn’t gave away and secured the title right away with one race still to take place at the MXGP of Italy, and with one round before the end of the championship.

To do so the GASGAS rider didn’t do it for less: he won at Maggiora in the first race with 1.309s of advantage over Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha), while Alberto Forato (SM Action/KTM) finished third.

The title was somehow early on «awarded» after Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) after six laps got down, not returning to the race, handing over in a plate the title to his fellow opponent, has in order to keep dreaming the french didn’t count only on himself.

In this race the top three stood out greatly, with Calvin Vlaanderen (Yamaha) to finish in the fourth position after crossing this finish line 26.251s after the winner. Ruben Fernandez was the best rider on track on a Honda, fifth.

Top 20 of the race in Italy:

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Tim Gajser recently celebrated a victory in the MXGP at Afyonkarahisar, which was part of the Turkish Grand Prix. Following this triumph, he expressed his renewed enthusiasm and ambition to replicate such success in future races, especially in Italy.

Gajser’s win in Turkey has rekindled his passion for standing atop the podium, and he is eager to experience that feeling once more. As the anticipation builds for the upcoming round in Maggiora, Italy, the reigning world champion, who seems ready to pass on the title, shared his thoughts:

“Obviously, after Turkey, I’m looking forward to racing in Maggiora. I really like the track, and the fans are always so loud. You can hear them throughout the circuit when you’re racing. After winning a Grand Prix, that’s my goal for every race. Even though I know it won’t be easy to repeat such a feat, I’ve had good results at this venue in the past. I’m excited to try and do it again this time.”

Gajser’s comments reflect his determination and drive. His recent victory has undoubtedly boosted his confidence, and he is keen to maintain this momentum in the upcoming races. The Maggiora track, with its enthusiastic and vocal fans, promises to be an exciting venue for the next chapter in Gajser’s journey.

The world of MXGP racing is highly competitive, with every race presenting new challenges and opportunities. For racers like Gajser, each victory is not just a testament to their skill and dedication but also a source of motivation to push harder in subsequent races. The feeling of crossing the finish line first and standing atop the podium is unparalleled, and it’s what drives these athletes to give their best at every event.

Maggiora, with its unique track and passionate fans, offers a perfect backdrop for such intense competition. The fans’ energy and enthusiasm play a crucial role in motivating the racers, and Gajser’s acknowledgment of their support highlights the symbiotic relationship between the athletes and their fans.

As the MXGP season progresses, all eyes will be on racers like Gajser to see if they can maintain their winning streaks or if new challengers will emerge to claim the top spot. With the title race heating up, every point counts, and every race becomes a battle not just against other competitors but also against oneself.

Gajser’s recent victory has set the stage for an exciting season ahead. Whether he can replicate his success in Italy remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: he will give it his all, driven by the desire to experience the thrill of victory once more. As fans eagerly await the next race, they can be sure that the action on the track will be nothing short of spectacular.

O conteúdo ‘After winning a GP, that’s my goal, but I know it won’t be easy to do it again’ – Tim Gajser aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

The MXGP and MX2 world championships will be at Maggiora this weekend for the Italian GP, a round in which Jorge Prado (MXGP) and Andrea Adamo (MX2) could well secure the titles in their respective classes with one round to go.

With 100 points still to play for (50 in each round), Jorge Prado (GASGAS) has a 67-point lead over Romain Febvre (Kawasaki), the only opponent still mathematically in with a chance of the title, but such a scenario seems practically an impossible task. Febvre will have the pressure on him and knows that he has to achieve almost the full points and hope that the #61 is at or near zero, something that has never happened this season.

The last round in Turkey was even the weakest in terms of points for Prado, where he added 20 points.

In MX2, the accounts are very similar, with Adamo (KTM) leading the standings with 48 points more than his team-mate, Liam Everts. Jago Geerts (Yamaha) still has a mathematical chance of winning the title, but he’s 82 points behind the current championship leader.

Geerts has to wait almost two rounds – four races – to zero in on Adamo and Everts, while he himself has to score the maximum points.

Everts, on the other hand, is “only” one round behind Adamo, but it’s not just up to him to win the title.

It is therefore virtually certain that Prado and Adamo will win the world titles in their respective categories and only a miracle can give their opponents hope of reaching the top of the standings or, on the other hand, only a hecatomb will prevent Prado and Adamo from becoming champions.

Top ten of MXGP:

Top ten of MX2:

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Yamaha Motor Europe have just announced the departure of Jeremy Seewer from the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team at the conclusion of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship season. After a successful six-year partnership, both parties will part ways amicably, with Seewer choosing to pursue a new challenge in 2024. 

Following an impressive MX2 career, during which the Swiss star earned two FIM MX2 World Championship silver medals, Seewer joined Yamaha in 2018 to begin his career in the premier MXGP class. Since then, ’91’ has consistently showcased his talent and dedication in his pursuit of a maiden MXGP world title. 

During his tenure with Yamaha, Seewer has achieved an impressive record that includes 64 top-three race finishes, 28 podiums, 11 race wins, and seven Grand Prix victories. Most notably, his outstanding performances in the 2019, 2020, and 2022 seasons saw him finish as the runner-up in the MXGP World Championship, underscoring his exceptional talent and consistency. 

As the final two rounds of the 2023 MXGP season approach, both Yamaha and Seewer are determined to conclude their successful six-year collaboration on a high note by vying for race wins, podium finishes, and ultimately securing another championship medal.

Yamaha Motor Europe would like to extend its appreciation to Seewer for his immense contribution to the Yamaha family over the past six years and to wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours. 

Alexandre Kowalski: Off-Road Racing Manager, Yamaha Motor Europe

“As we reach the end of our journey with Jeremy, we would like to thank him for the immeasurable value he has brought to the Yamaha racing family over the last six years. Counting among his notable achievements on the YZ450FM, a haul of 28 podium finishes, 11 race wins, and seven Grand Prix victories, Jeremy’s record establishes a lofty benchmark many top motocross riders aspire to attain. While we are sorry to see Jeremy go, we wholeheartedly respect his decision to pursue new challenges and we wish Jeremy the very best for the future.”

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This last weekend the MXGP and MX2 classes were present in Afyonkarahisar, counting for another round of the World Championship of both categories. Tim Gajser returned to the winning ways at MXGP, while the main star of MX2 was Liam Everts, despite not winning any of the races.

Stay with the best moments of both classes in the video below, by the official YouTube of the competition:

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Tim Gajser has finally returned to the winning ways this weekend at Afyonkarahisar, counting for the MXGP of Turkiye after securing a 2-1, which meant a total of 47 points

‘I felt confident coming into this weekend and once I rode the track, I knew it was going to be a good weekend. Even though the storm meant we didn’t race yesterday [saturday], I had the first gate-pick and that really helped me get two good starts on my Honda CRF450R, giving me the opportunity to lead the races early on’, the slovenian began to say in a statement, he who got to win his first motto of the season so far.

Gajser then spoke of his race one and then about his second:

–The first race I had arm-pump so I had to settle for second, but race two I was just feeling so good on the bike. I had a really good lead, and even though I made a mistake, I was able to stay in front and then pull out a gap all over again. A big thank you to all the team, my girlfriend Spela and all the fans who have supported me this year when things haven’t gone my way. I’m really happy to show everyone that I am back and now I’m really excited for the final two rounds.

O conteúdo Tim Gajser felt confident at the MXGP of Turkiye… and he took the win for the first time in 2023 aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

Tim Gajser won the MXGP of Turkiye in the MXGP Motocross World Championship in Afyonkarahisar this Sunday. It marks his return to the top step of the podium, which he has been missing since last year.

In the first race, Gajser (Team HRC) took the lead in the first lap but was constantly pressured by Romain Febvre. The Frenchman from Kawasaki completed the overtake on the seventh lap, and from then on, Gajser couldn’t regain it – finishing 4.675s behind his rival.

Maxime Renaux (Monster Energy Yamaha) finished third with a comfortable gap, but nearly ten seconds behind Gajser. Calvin Vlaanderen (Gebben Van Venrooy Yamaha) and Alberto Forato (SM Action Racing Team/KTM) completed the top five. Jorge Prado (Red Bull GasGas), the championship leader, had issues on his bike at the start and couldn’t do better than 13th place.

As for the second race, it was dominated by one rider. Prado took the holeshot but was once again betrayed by his GasGas’s mechanics and lost several positions. Gajser took the lead and never lost it. The four-time MXGP world champion crossed the finish line 5.834s ahead of Renaux, who hadn’t much problems to secure the second place.

Febvre finished third, where he stayed throughout the race, followed by Rúben Fernández (Team HRC) and Vlaanderen. Prado could only recover to ninth after the initial mishap.

The overall winner was Gajser, with 47 points – two more than Febvre. Renaux was third with five fewer points than Gajser, followed by Vlaanderen and Forato. Prado finished tenth in the MXGP of Turkiye.

Race 1 results:

Race 2 results:

Overall results:

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