MXGP WORLD TITLES CROWNED IN DARWIN

The 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship came to a conclusion today at the Hidden Valley Motorsports Complex, as the brand-new venue showcasing the first MXGP of Australia since 2001 saw three World Champions crowned in an unforgettable weekend down under.

Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP’s Romain Febvre claimed his second MXGP World Championship, ten years after his first rookie championship win back in 2015. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Simon Längenfelder claimed the MX2 world championship title just nine points ahead of Husqvarna’s Kay de Wolf. Yamaha’s Lotte Van Drunen successfully defended her WMX World Championship crown, sealing the deal to become a two-time champion at just eighteen years old.

Compared to Saturday’s blazing sunshine, Sunday’s main race day was mostly overcast but the humidity was back in its place to keep the temperatures up at extremely challenging levels for the riders in both MXGP and MX2. Storm clouds gathered before the second MX2 race, however, and a massive deluge brought a halt to that race and left the second MXGP race unable to run.

The MXGP podium was made up of the results of race one, which saw a brilliant victory for KTM’s Lucas Coenen as he took second in the Championship. Jeffrey Herlings made it a Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 1-2 for the day, with Tim Gajser claiming third for Honda HRC. Taking fourth in the race to sew up the World Championship in fine style was Romain Febvre, who also claimed the first ever title in the MXGP class for Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP. Fantic’s Glenn Coldenhoff rounded out the podium in the MXGP championship standings.

Romain Febvre – MXGP World Champion: 
“A lot of emotions are coming up. I just remember the hard times, the injuries, and everything I went through. It took me 10 years to become World Champion again, and I feel like I’ve achieved something really important in my career. I feel on top of the world. Thanks to all the sponsors, my team, and everyone at home. I’ve made a lot of sacrifices for my family through my career, and today it feels worth it. Now it’s time to enjoy this moment.”

Lucas Coenen – MXGP Vice World Champion: 
“I’m happy because when you’re 18 and people are doubting you, saying bad things, you just want to show them. Honestly, even after Argentina I felt it could be done, but finishing second in my rookie season is still amazing. Of course, I wanted to win, but Romain [Febvre] was really strong, so congratulations to him. It was a good season, even if I missed a couple of races. I proved myself, and at 18 years old, being vice-champion is something I can be proud of. Thanks to my team for everything, we’ll keep working, and maybe next year both me and my brother can fight for the title.”

Glenn Coldenhoff – MXGP Third in the championship: 
“It’s been an incredible season. To finish third and take the bronze medal, before the season I would have dreamed of this, but we made it happen. Six podiums, a race win, and so much consistency. It’s a shame I didn’t win a GP, but I think we can all be very proud. Fantic has made big improvements, and it’s paying off. I’m proud of my team, my crew, myself, and my family. Having my wife and daughter here makes it even more special.

The MX2 class saw the Championship fight intensify to new heights as Kay de Wolf did everything in his power to take the title for himself and Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing. The championship stayed completely wild right up until the end, but Laengenfelder’s championship win comes well-deserved after having finished third in the last three MX2 world championships. The 21-year-old becomes the first German World Champion since Ken Roczen in 2011.  

In the chaotic conditions, de Wolf claimed the weekends overall with Langenfelder behind, and Valerio Lata finished his rookie season with a hard-fought third overall, and his first podium for Honda HRC. KTM’s Andrea Adamo took the third spot in the overall standings.

Simon Laengenfelder – MX2 World Champion:
“I’ve finished 3rd three times in this championship and the last two years were tough because of two injuries. I was not ready and the others were better prepared but this year I could keep myself together. Sometimes winning can feel easy while losing is the hardest part and when you learn the most. I’m just incredibly happy that the work has paid-off. Today was crazy. It was hard to understand what was happening and I never expected this much rain here.”

Kay de Wolf – MX2 Vice World Champion: 
“It is what it is, I gave it everything, no regrets. I tried everything I could, and I’m proud of myself. I was 70 points back after Matterley Basin, so everything I did from then was already amazing. Of course, it’s a bummer that the season ended like this, with the rain, and my dream just slipped away. But I’ve shown I can be a champion. I wanted to finish it off like one, but it wasn’t to be. Next year I’ll bounce back and give it everything again.”

Andrea Adamo – MX2 Third in the championship:
“It was a positive year for sure, but in the end the only thing that counts is winning. Nobody remembers who finishes second or third, so of course it’s a shame to finish like this. Still, my season was good, could have been better, could have been worse. I’m happy with the work we did, but I know we want more. We’ll take the positives and keep moving forward.”

In the Women’s Motocross World Championship, De Baets MX Team’s Lotte Van Drunen went on to claim her second consecutive WMX championship as she entered the weekend in Darwin with an 11 point advantage. Van Drunen finished the championship just 6 points ahead of GASGAS rider Kiara Fontanesi, who herself claimed second by a 1-point margin ahead of fellow GASGAS-mounted Daniela Guillen.

Despite the weather bringing a premature halt to the second MX2 race, and cancelling the second MXGP race altogether, the general opinion of the Hidden Valley circuit and the Darwin organisation was first class, and MXGP will be happy to return in 2026 on September 18-20.

The MXGP season has come to a close, but 2025 is not quite over for a majority of these riders.  MXGP now heads to the USA in two weeks’ time for the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations at Ironman in Indiana.