FIM Motocross World Championship
Uddevalla
MXGP of Sweden
Francisco Garcia Sweeps EMX250 as Romain Febvre Claims MXGP Podium in Sweden
Kawasaki riders delivered strong performances across the FIM Motocross World Championships for Round 16 in Uddevalla, Sweden. Green success is highlighted by Venum Bud Racing Kawasaki’s Francisco Garcia, sweeping both EMX250 motos to claim his sixth overall victory of the season, and extend his championship lead to 38 points with two rounds remaining. Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP’s Romain Febvre continued his consistent season with 4-2 moto finishes to secure second overall and his eighth podium of the year, further strengthening his hold on second in the MXGP Championship standings. Returning to competition, KRT teammate Pauls Jonass impressed with a second-place finish in Moto 1 before finishing ninth in Moto 2 for fourth overall, his best overall result of the season. Venum Bud Racing Kawasaki’s Jake Cannon rebounded from a 13th-place finish in the opening EMX250 moto to finish second in Moto 2, earning sixth overall while maintaining third in the championship standings.
MXGP Results
Francisco Garcia
EMX250
"This weekend was not so easy. I couldn't ride for three weeks, so I had no expectations; I just came here to score some points, but I had two such good starts and just rode my own race after taking the lead already on the first lap in both motos. It was difficult to stay fully focused for the entire race, but today was a little better than yesterday. I will discuss it with my trainer, but I think I may take a break this week for my body to recover; we go to Arnhem with a good gap in the points, so I will try to clinch the title next weekend."
Romain Febvre
MXGP
"I had good speed all weekend, but I touched with another rider in the first turn of Moto 1, and that spoiled my start; I was just behind [Andrea] Adamo all race, but I couldn't find any spot to pass until two laps to go. I was pleased when I almost holeshot Race 2 and could take the lead, but I was riding a little too carefully on the first lap, and Jeffrey [Herlings] could pass me. Tim [Gajser] was on my rear wheel in the first few laps, but I could build a gap over him, and I tried to stay with Jeffrey; I could ride my own pace and was only a few seconds behind him when they showed the red flag."
Pauls Jonass
MXGP
"I have to be satisfied with my first moto today; it was good to show after my injury that I still believe in my ability to race at the front. I don't feel I used too much energy in that first race - it's actually easier to race second than when you are battling for seventh - but I just didn't have the intensity in my riding in the second moto. I was just too cautious; I started riding too carefully, and when you're not pushing on a track like this, the bike starts to find every bump and is kicking everywhere. Still, fourth overall is my best result of the season. It was a pity that the crash in Foxhills came when it did as I felt really strong going there; I'm obviously not back to that level again yet, and I need to be careful not to overdo things in training, but I am looking forward with confidence to continue this improvement in the next races."
