FIM Motocross World Championship
Villa La Angostura
MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina
KAWASAKI RACING TEAM RIDER ROMAIN FEBVRE CLAIMED SECOND OVERALL AT THE OPENING ROUND OF THE FIM MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN ARGENTINA
Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP riders Romain Febvre and Jeremy Seewer secured second and sixth overall at the first round of the FIM Motocross World Championship racing in Patagonia-Argentina with Febvre just three points shy of the red plate.
MXGP Results
Romain Febvre
"I'm happy to start the season like this; I didn't have any specific expectation coming here. I tried to close the gap to Jorge five laps from the end of the second moto but the track was getting really rough by then and I nearly went over the bars; a lot of guys got hurt this weekend and experience told me "it's enough". I didn't win a moto but I was fast both days; this is the first time I've been on the podium here and I have ended the weekend just three points from the red plate. It's important to stay consistent all year and not make any mistakes. I've been trying a few new things the last few weeks and I think I have found the best way to work; now we fly back to Europe and I'll continue to work on my physical condition for Spain."
Jeremy Seewer
"This weekend was better than any other on the 450 since we've been coming here so that alone is a really positive start to the season. I started quite slowly yesterday but the second moto today was good. I was good out of the gate but I got squeezed a little at the first turn or I might even have taken the holeshot. I came here looking for my rhythm, nothing crazy, and the first three were gone, but I was right there on speed for top four. I still have plenty to learn on the new bike but I made no mistakes, no crashes, just steady so I'm happy to go home with this result and look forward to the tracks in Europe where we set up the bike. We have a lot more to show with this bike!"
Pro Class Race Results
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1
2
3
6
8
RIDER
Kade Tinkler-Walker
Jack Simpson
JP Alvarez
Cole Zeller
Cole Zeller
MOTORCYCLE
Honda
Honda
KTM
Kawasaki KX™250X
Kawasaki KX™250X
MXGP Class Overall Results
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1
2
3
10
RIDER
Romain Febvre
Jorge Prado
Glen Coldenhoff
Mitchell Evans
Results
2-1
1-2
3-3
12-9
MOTORCYCLE
Kawasaki KX™450SR
GasGas
Yamaha
Kawasaki KX™450SR
MXGP Class Points Standings (Round 11 of 19)
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1
2
3
15
RIDER
Jorge Prado
Romain Febvre
Ruben Fernandez
Mitchell Evans
POINTS
562
459
415
126
MOTORCYCLE
GasGas
Kawasaki KX™450SR
Honda
Kawasaki KX™450SR
MX2 Class Points Standings (Round 11 of 19)
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1
2
3
9
TEAM
Andrea Adamo
Thibault Benistant
Kay De Wolf
Kevin Horgmo
POINTS
488
462
452
291
MOTORCYCLE
KTM
Yamaha
Husqvarna
Kawasaki KX™250
MX2 Class Overall Results
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1
2
3
10
TEAM
Lucas Coenen
Liam Everts
Simon Laegenfelder
Kevin Horgmo
Results
1-1
2-3
5-2
9-10
MOTORCYCLE
Husqvarna
KTM
GasGas
Kawasaki KX™250
Pro Class Points Standings (Round 6 of 10)
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1
2
3
5
7
14
RIDER
Dante Oliveira
Ryan Surratt
Cole Martinez
Zach Bell
Tyler Lynn
Tyler Lynn
POINTS
142
124
119
90
78
7
MOTORCYCLE
KTM
Honda
Honda
Kawasaki KX™450X
Kawasaki KX™450X
Kawasaki KX™450X
WORCS Championship
Blythe, CA
Blythe GP
Cole Zeller
“It was an unfortunate result at the end, but I'm super happy with my riding and where we're at with my KX250X. I started the race in third and passed my way into the lead through the Pro Section. I was then able to extend a decent gap ahead of the competition until I had an issue and needed to pull into the pits. We got the issue resolved and I jumped back into the race to salvage a sixth place finish.”