[KTM]

KTM SWEEP MXGP OF LATVIA

2 years ago | Words: Matt Bernard | Photos: KTM

In a historic moment for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Jeffrey Herlings and Sacha Coenen achieved a remarkable feat at the Latvian GP, marking their first FIM Motocross World Championship Grand Prix ‘double’ in 2024. With masterful rides on the Kegums soil, Herlings seized victory in MXGP with a stellar 1-3 performance aboard the KTM 450 SX-F, breaking a year-long win drought. Meanwhile, young talent Sacha Coenen showcased his burgeoning potential by clinching his maiden MX2 victory on the KTM 250 SX-F.

Jeffrey Herlings dominated the initial MXGP moto, securing his third win of 2024. Despite tough competition in the second moto, Herlings clinched third place, earning his first victory of the season and fifth trophy overall. In MX2, Sacha Coenen delivered a standout performance, claiming his first race win, Grand Prix podium, and overall triumph.

Jeffrey Herlings, 1st and 3rd for 1st overall in MXGP: “Definitely happy. Yesterday was so bad but today I was able to show people I could still ride a bit! The podium was the goal but to come out with a win was amazing. I didn’t quite have the pace for Jorge and Tim in the second moto; I was able to close them down but didn’t have the speed to pass. Anyway, very happy and two good starts today. I hope to keep that going because it’s been a weak point. Pleased with my riding and it’s nice to finally get off that #103 to #104!”

Sacha Coenen, 3rd and 1st for 1st overall in MX2: “Really nice to win my first GP. I’m feeling happy! I had good speed today and I knew I could do it! I had a really good start in the second moto and I just did my race. We need to focus and try to make every weekend a bit like this…and be on the podium as much as we can. Not many mistakes today and I kept on my wheels. This feels so nice.

MXGP Overall – Top 10 Classification:

  1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 45 points
  2. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 44 p.
  3. Jorge Prado (ESP, GAS), 39 p.
  4. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, FAN), 38 p.
  5. Brian Bogers (NED, FAN), 34 p.
  6. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, YAM), 29 p.
  7. Kevin Horgmo (NOR, HON), 27 p.
  8. Valentin Guillod (SUI, HON), 24 p.
  9. Cornelius Toendel (NOR, KTM), 23 p.
  10. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, KAW), 22 p.

MXGP – World Championship – Top 10 Classification:

  1. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 454 points
  2. Jorge Prado (ESP, GAS), 450 p.
  3. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 386 p.
  4. Romain Febvre (FRA, KAW), 327 p.
  5. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, YAM), 299 p.
  6. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, KAW), 289 p.
  7. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, FAN), 277 p.
  8. Pauls Jonass (LAT, HON), 274 p.
  9. Kevin Horgmo (NOR, HON), 188 p.
  10. Valentin Guillod (SUI, HON), 24 p.

MX2 Overall – Top 10 Classification:

  1. Sacha Coenen (BEL, KTM), 45 points
  2. Lucas Coenen (BEL, HUS), 42 p.
  3. Simon Laengenfelder (GER, GAS), 40 p.
  4. Kay de Wolf (NED, HUS), 37 p.
  5. Liam Everts (BEL, KTM), 34 p.
  6. Rick Elzinga (NED, YAM), 29 p.
  7. Mikkel Haarup (DEN, TRI), 29 p.
  8. Oriol Oliver (ESP, KTM), 29 p.
  9. Andrea Adamo (ITA, KTM), 21 p.
  10. Jens Walvoort (NED, KTM), 21 p.

MX2 – World Championship Classification:

  1. Kay de Wolf (NED, HUS), 443 points
  2. Lucas Coenen (BEL, HUS), 388 p.
  3. Simon Laengenfelder (GER, GAS), 381 p.
  4. Liam Everts (BEL, KTM), 341 p.
  5. Andrea Adamo (ITA, KTM), 327 p.
  6. Mikkel Haarup (DEN, TRI), 287 p.
  7. Rick Elzinga (NED, YAM), 278 p.
  8. Sacha Coenen (BEL, KTM), 228 p.
  9. Thibault Benistant (FRA, YAM), 226 p.
  10. Quentin Marc Prugnieres (FRA, KAW), 174 p.

Be the first to comment...

You might also like...

KTM

10 hours ago

KTM’S 2025 390 ‘R’ MODELS: WHERE THEY ‘FIT’

Explainer: Who KTM is targeting with its all-new, Indian-made 390 Adventure R and 390 Enduro R models.

KTM

3 days ago

2026 Transmoto Enduro Events Calendar

Take a seat, crack a cold one and break out the sharpie because here are the much-anticipated 2026 Transmoto Enduro Event dates and locations.

KTM

7 days ago

HERLINGS & RED BULL KTM PART WAYS

Red Bull KTM and the five-time world champion have ended their 16-year partnership.

KTM

1 week ago

RED BULL KTM GEARS UP FOR 2026 DAKAR

KTM enters Dakar 2026 with a returning title-defending line-up led by Daniel Sanders.

KTM

2 weeks ago

KTM 2026 AUS PROMX ROSTER RELEASED

Nathan Crawford and Zac Watson are joined by Byron Dennis and Dylan Walsh.

KTM

2 weeks ago

VERONA JOINS RED BULL KTM FOR 2026

Verona will join the team for 2026 in Enduro2, alongside EnduroGP champion, Josep Garcia.

KTM

3 weeks ago

WATCH: WHO’S THE FASTEST KTM RIDER?

Three elite KTM riders, four wild bikes, and one unexpected winner.

KTM

3 weeks ago

Highlights: 2025 Transmoto 8-Hour at Blayney, powered by KTM

Check out the highlights video from the 2025 Transmoto 8-Hour at Blayney, NSW, powered by KTM.