The legendary Loket circuit in the Czech Republic vibrated to the rhythm of the FIM Motocross World Championship this weekend. After a capricious Saturday marked by mud, the sun returned in force on Sunday, offering a memorable spectacle to an enthusiastic crowd. Round 14 of the 2025 season saw some intense battles, crowning new mud lords and confirming promising talents.
MXGP: Lucas Coenen Shines, Romain Febvre Holds On
In the MXGP class, it was the young Belgian prodigy Lucas Coenen (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) who dominated the day with an overall victory. A fine performance that confirms his rise to prominence this season. However, it was no easy task against a combative Romain Febvre (Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP). The Frenchman, the championship leader, fought back with a masterly victory in the second round, showing that he had lost none of his determination. His consistency keeps him on the red plate, even if the gap has narrowed slightly.
Glenn Coldenhoff (Fantic Factory Racing MXGP), thanks to his consistency and good starts, took a solid third place overall. It was his first podium finish at Loket in twelve attempts, and a great achievement for the Dutchman!
The first race saw Lucas Coenen demonstrate his strength with an impressive Fox Holeshot to quickly open up a gap. Behind him, the battle raged on. Romain Febvre, despite his best efforts, was held up by Isak Gifting and even made a costly mistake at the end of the race, dropping from second to fifth place and losing precious points.
In the second heat, Febvre got his revenge. After narrowly missing out on the Fox Holeshot against Coldenhoff, he led the race from start to finish, fending off the onslaught of Coenen who, despite arm pump problems, managed to snatch second place from Coldenhoff at the end of the race.
It was a weekend of ups and downs," said Romain Febvre. In the first race, I didn't get off to a good start and had to work hard. I made a big mistake on the last lap and that cost me dearly. The second race was much better, I got off to a good start, quickly took the lead and closed the gap to win the race. I'm a bit disappointed though, as I could have won the GP.
Lucas Coenen, for his part, was smiling broadly: " I came out first and won points, which I wasn't expecting because I was really cautious. In the second race, I was feeling good, then I made a small mistake, but I pulled myself together, overtook Glenn and pushed to catch Romain. I closed the gap, which is good for my confidence, and I know I've got the speed and fitness.
MXGP championship standings at the end of the weekend :
MX2: Längenfelder Absolute Master, Valin on the Rise
In MX2, red plate holder Simon Längenfelder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) reaffirmed his dominance. After a mixed Saturday, the German shone on Sunday, taking a stunning overall victory, the seventh of his career. He thus extended his lead at the top of the championship, sending a clear message to his rivals.
But the real surprise of the weekend came from young Frenchman Mathis Valin (Kawasaki). After winning his first qualifying race on Saturday, he went on to claim his first ever Grand Prix podium, a well-deserved third place overall! A performance that marks a turning point in the teenager's career.
Andrea Adamo (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) also put in a fine display, winning the second heat and finishing second overall. His ability to bounce back from a crash in the first race was a testament to his determination.
The first heat saw Längenfelder break away right from the start with a Fox Holeshot, leaving his pursuers no chance. Mathis Valin confirmed his form by finishing third, his best result in a GP race to date.
The second race was more animated at the front. Mathis Valin sprang a surprise by winning his first Fox Holeshot Award of the season! He led the race before succumbing to pressure fromAndrea Adamo, who managed his race intelligently to win.
It's an incredible feeling," said an emotional Mathis Valin. I got off to a good start all weekend, winning my first qualifying race and then having two good starts and two good races. In the second race I couldn't get the win, but at least we made the podium, so I'm super happy with that
Simon Längenfelder savored his victory: This one feels good. The first race was a holeshot and a win, but for this overall I really had to fight. The track was so slippery. I'm really happy to win the overall, and I think it's my first one this year without going 1-1, so that's nice
MX2 championship standings :
Heading for Lommel: Le Sable Va Trancher!
The battle for the red plates is more open than ever in both categories. Next weekend, the MXGP World Championship heads to Lommel, Belgium, for the GP de Flandres. A crucial meeting in the deep sand, it promises to be another major test for all the riders, and one where the gaps could well widen or narrow significantly. The duel between Coenen and Febvre, as well as Längenfelder's domination of the MX2 class, will be closely watched!
Information and photos: mxgp.com
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