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Consistency Pays Off for Calvin Vlaanderen at MXGP Round 12

6 days ago | totalmotorcycle.com | Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Calvin Vlaanderen has placed sixth overall at the MXGP of Great Britain. The event marked the 12th round of the 2025 MXGP World Championship, and Vlaanderen finished sixth in both races to underline his speed and consistency. From the moment he rolled out onto the spectacular Matterley Basin circuit, Vlaanderen was at one with his Yamaha YZ450FM.
González and Quiles share the Italian spoils of Moto2™ and Moto3

6 days ago | totalmotorcycle.com | Michael Le Pard

In the Italian GP the two Spanish riders won the races of their respective classes on a weekend of very high temperatures· Manuel González (Kalex) won the Moto2™ race from eighth on the grid, also setting the fastest lap of the race in 1’50.816 on the second lap. The Spaniard preceded his compatriots Albert Arenas and Aron Canet on the finish line for an all-Kalex podium. Fourth place for poleman Diogo Moreira.
Three Aprilias in the top ten for the Mugello race

6 days ago | totalmotorcycle.com | Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI FIFTH, SAVADORI SEVENTEENTH. FERNÁNDEZ SEVENTH AND OGURA TENTH FOR TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAMAprilia Racing finished the long race at the Mugello Circuit with three RS-GP25 machines in the top ten. Marco Bezzecchi finished fifth, coming from behind, whereas Trackhouse MotoGP Team’s Raúl Fernández and Ai Ogura rounded out the result with a seventh and tenth place respectively.
Everts scores third podium of the season as de Wolf fights through at MXGP of GB

6 days ago | totalmotorcycle.com | Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing put in an edge of the seat performance as the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship completed round 12 of 21 at Matterley Basin, where Liam Everts raced to a well-earned second overall, while Kay de Wolf finished inside the top ten at round 12 of the season. Set in the chalky hills near Winchester in southern England, Matterley Basin has hosted a Grand Prix every year since 2007 and remains one of the sport’s most iconic venues.
MXGP of Great Britain Results

6 days ago | totalmotorcycle.com | Michael Le Pard

Both Desmo450 MX machines in the top 10 at the British Grand Prix• Tony Cairoli’s return ignites the Matterley Basin crowdThe British Grand Prix, round 12 of the FIM Motocross World Championship, took place this weekend at the Matterley Basin track, a magnificent circuit that runs through the Temple Valley of Winchester, with long and spectacular climbs and descents on hard and stony terrain.
Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team make the difference at Mugello

6 days ago | totalmotorcycle.com | Michael Le Pard

Alex Márquez finishes second aboard the Desmosedici GP machine of the Gresini Racing Team, with Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Racing Team) third. An all-Ducati top fourThe Ducati Lenovo Team starred in a spectacular Brembo Grand Prix of Italy race at the ‘Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello’. Marc Márquez took the win — the 93rd of his MotoGP career (across all classes). Francesco Bagnaia crossed the line in fourth place.
The Renaissance and Florence Ducati and the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello

6 days ago | totalmotorcycle.com | Michael Le Pard

At Mugello with a livery inspired by the Renaissance: Ducati speaks of Italian excellence made of art and ingenuity • For the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, Ducati dresses the Ducati Lenovo Team with a special livery that celebrates the Italian Renaissance • The result of a collaboration between designer Aldo Drudi and historian Marcello Simonetta, the project reinterprets riders Bagnaia and Márquez as modern-day knights, with the Desmosedici GP bikes representing their contemporary steeds •...
Laengenfelder toasts a perfect MX2 Grand Prix weekend in Great Britain

6 days ago | totalmotorcycle.com | Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing leapt around the sprawling windswept layout of Matterley Basin and acquired even more 2025 MXGP trophies with Simon Laengenfelder dominating the MX2 category at the British Grand Prix. Lucas Coenen was 2nd in the MXGP class and with KTM SX-F technology after a warm and demanding full race program in southern England.
Double top ten slots for Red Bull KTM after dramatic Italian MotoGP™ Grand Prix

6 days ago | totalmotorcycle.com | Michael Le Pard

The high-speed Autodromo Mugello is not for the faint-hearted but Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder twisted the throttles hard of the Red Bull KTM RC16s to score 8th and 9th places at the ninth round of 2025 MotoGP. Maverick Viñales was in podium contention until being hit out of 4th at almost mid-race distance. The KTM GP Academy prospered once more thanks to Alvaro Carpe who was only 0.006 away from victory in Moto3™.
Thibault Benistant Shows Impressive Speed on His Way to Sixth Overall in Great Britain

6 days ago | totalmotorcycle.com | Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has finished sixth overall at the MXGP of Great Britain. Competing at the popular Matterley Basin circuit for the 12th round of the campaign, the Frenchman bounced back from finishing 11th in Race One to secure a fine third in Race Two. Rick Elzinga returned from injury, claiming 18th overall, with Karlis Reisulis one place behind in 19th. Following a weekend off in the racing calendar, the team was back to full strength in Great Britain.