FIM Motocross World Championship
Frauenfeld, Switzerland
MXGP of Switzerland
Kawasaki Extends EMX250 Dominance as Frauenfeld's Tough Conditions Test MX2 and MXGP Field
Kawasaki riders delivered a mix of dominance and resilience at Round 3 of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, overcoming treacherous, rut-filled conditions to secure top results across all classes. In the EMX250 Class, Venum Bud Racing Kawasaki’s Francisco Garcia remained unbeaten with a commanding double-moto victory to extend his championship lead, while teammate Jake Cannon added another overall podium as Kawasaki strengthened its hold on the Manufacturers’ standings. In MX2 and MXGP, Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP riders showed strong pace and podium contention throughout the weekend, but were ultimately hindered by misfortune and challenging track conditions, still emerging with valuable championship points in an increasingly tight title fight.
MXGP Results
Francisco Garcia
EMX250 Class
"The track was difficult today, and I didn't have the best start, but I was riding well and now have won four-out-of-four. I felt strong on the bike and I could see the leader, so I just stayed calm and moved to the front when I was ready. Now, we are looking to stay consistent and carry on like this, as the season is really long. The next race after Easter is in sand in Sardinia, which I enjoy racing in, so we will be trying to continue our run of success."
Jake Cannon
EMX250 Class
"That was a tough second moto. In these kinds of conditions, you don't want to crash on the first lap, so I made it tough for myself. I'm riding solid and I fought hard to come back from that crash. I just need to avoid those mistakes and put in two good motos over the weekend. Overall, I'm on the podium again and consistency is what I'm looking for. We put in a lot of work during the winter; we trained hard. Big thanks to the team and our coach...good job!"
Mathis Valin
MX2 Class
"I for sure made the job in Race 1. I took the holeshot, found my flow, and had the pace. I pulled a gap and was controlling the race, but as I came out of a corner, the chain jumped and that was that. It didn't only happen to me, there were several more in MXGP. It is what it is; this is a mechanical sport and these things can happen. In Race 2, I spun on the wet mesh and it was hard to pass for everybody. Of course I am disappointed to miss my first MXGP win, but there were many positives this weekend. I proved that I can lead a race and we can take holeshots. We keep looking forward, as we have two weeks to work before the next GP."
Romain Febvre
MXGP Class
"It was a bad day for me, but that's racing. Many things happened in Race 1, but I also crashed twice. Even on the last lap, I was second but finished fourth. In Race 2, I was third for a long time but couldn’t find the good lines and started to lose time. Tim Gajser passed me, and I couldn't figure out where he was gaining time because he went away quickly. I didn't crash this moto, but I was making too many mistakes. Fourth and fifth were not what I should have, because I was second and third at one stage, so I am disappointed. I was just not good enough today."
Pauls Jonass
MXGP Class
"I finally got a really good start in Race 2, and a stone stuck in my rear brake on the first lap, so I overjumped the big table and lost some positions. I tried to push it out, but had to stop at the pits because it was hidden so deep in the brake that it took a while for my mechanic to get it out. I was careful not to get in the way of the leaders, but there was a gap after Romain passed me, so I could stay on his rear wheel. I was feeling good on the track and riding well, but these small mishaps happen. I was moving forward in Race 1 too, until I got taken out halfway through. The handlebars were bent, but I still finished seventh. Hopefully, those will be the last mishaps this season, and we can keep moving forward from here."
