FIM Motocross World Championship
Arnhem
MXGP of The Netherlands
Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP Holds Red Plate as Febvre Fights Through a Tough Day in Arnhem
Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP’s Romain Febvre endured a challenging day in the deep sand of Arnhem, Netherlands, but the red plate holder maintains a 31-point lead in the FIM Motocross World Championship with just three rounds remaining.
MXGP Results
Romain Febvre
“I was happy to get another good start in the second moto, running third again like in the first race. I was trying to find new lines and make a quick pass, but I came into a turn too fast with the front wheel and went down. After that, I lost my rhythm. It’s not so easy to pass in the sand anymore—now everyone rides it well. In the past, technique and fitness were enough to be top three, but now the pace is so close. It wasn’t my best moto, but that’s racing.”
Pauls Jonass
“It was a tough day. The track was even more technical than yesterday, and it was hard to find a rhythm. My starts were solid, and I felt I had the speed to run up front—I didn’t get tired—but I just couldn’t find the flow to maintain it for the full moto. The speed is there, but I still need to step up the race pace. I enjoy the upcoming overseas rounds, so I’m looking forward to some strong results to finish the season.”
Mathis Valin
"I got blocked at the start of the first race and through the first few laps, but I was able to show my speed in the last 15 minutes to finish P6. I had a really strong start in the second moto and felt good again running sixth, but I made a mistake and had a big crash. I hit my head, but I’m glad I could still finish the race."
