Monday
Jun232025

RUMOR: The Coenen’s bound for Southwick?!  

Fresh off a strong weekend at Matterley Basin, where the twelfth round of the MXGP World Championship took place, it looks like the Coenen twins may not be taking much of a break—despite the rare two-week pause in the MXGP calendar.

Lucas Coenen continued his impressive rookie campaign in the MXGP class, finishing second overall and keeping his name firmly in the title conversation. Over in MX2, his brother Sacha also delivered a standout performance, landing on the podium with a third overall. With momentum on their side, the Belgian brothers might be preparing to take on a new challenge—across the Atlantic.

We understand that both Lucas and Sacha Coenen could be set to line up at Southwick this weekend for the fifth round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship. While nothing is yet confirmed, plans are reportedly in motion for the pair to fly to the United States on Thursday, pending final logistical arrangements.

Both twins did hint something could be in the works as both asked, ‘what’s next?’ on their social media accounts.

The iconic Southwick circuit, known for its sandy and physical demands, could play perfectly into the Coenen’s strengths, given their experience and success on similar European tracks. Their potential participation would also bolster an already strong international presence in the AMA series and give American fans a glimpse of two of Europe’s brightest young talents.

Long-term, both brothers have expressed an interest in racing full-time in America, so a wildcard appearance at Southwick could serve as a perfect introduction to the U.S. scene—and a chance to make a strong impression.

While we await official confirmation, all signs point to an exciting development ahead of weekend. Stay tuned for the latest as the story is expected to unfold.

Sunday
Jun222025

100 Hours Training Like Cole Davies 

Jase McAlpine of Gypsy Tales  spent 100 Hours living and training with Cole Davies at the Star Racing Yamaha facility to see if the average rider could hang with the elite level Motocross and Supercross racers of today. 100 Hours ends at the Denver round of the AMA Supercross Series where Cole Davies and Haiden Deegan were locked in a championship fight. Enjoy this look deep behind the curtain of one of the most secretive teams in the sport and ride along with Cole, Haiden, Cooper Webb, Christian Craig, Michael Mosiman and Justin Cooper.

Sunday
Jun222025

Maxime Renaux Withdraws from MXGP of Matterley Basin

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux has withdrawn from the 12th round of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship in Matterley Basin, England, following ongoing complications from a hip injury sustained at MXGP of Switzerland in April.

Renaux arrived at the British Grand Prix determined to race and continue his pursuit of a podium position in this year’s MXGP Championship. However, persistent issues stemming from the injury led to increased pain and discomfort during this morning’s practice sessions. 

After a thorough evaluation with the team’s physiotherapist, Renaux, Yamaha, and the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team collectively agreed that withdrawing from the event is the best decision to prioritize his recovery and long-term fitness. 

An update on Renaux’s recovery and return to action will be provided on Yamaha-Racing.com as soon as further information becomes available.

Saturday
Jun212025

de Wolf Crash at Matterley Basin

Lata can't avoid de Wolf in MX2 Time Practice!

Kay de Wolf had a huge crash over the finish line jump as the checkered flag was unfurled at the end of the timed qualifying session, and if left a luckless Lata, already airborne, crashing hard as well, unable to avoid the stricken Husqvarna machine. Lata had to go to the medical centre to get assessed with plethora of Honda team members there with him and all in shock at what just happened. De Wolf had qualified third behind Benistant and pole man Längenfelder, with Lata fourth.

Saturday
Jun212025

Herlings Wins GB Qualifer

Red Bull KTM factory rider, Jeffrey Herlings is just stealing one moto after the other and since his German GP win a few weeks ago, he has won just about everything, including todays MXGP qualification race. He did have a tough time as series leader, Romain Febvre hounded him for half the moto and finished just seconds off the pace of the Dutchman. Third was Glenn Coldenhoff.

Jeffrey Herlings: Yes, he (Febvre) is French and he is good on hard pack tracks. Good to get the qualification win, but its all about tomorrow, so lets see where we end up.

Friday
Jun202025

MXGP of GB Preview

 

It’s time for round 12 of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship - and that means we're heading to Matterley Basin! The iconic Hampshire circuit hosts its 14th MXGP and first summer GP since 2021. Sun’s out, fans are in, and the action's guaranteed.

There are some interesting storylines developing heading into the British GP so let’s delve deeper.

Antonio Cairoli returns to MXGP! The nine-time champ is back at the scene of his 2013 title win, gunning for a seventh Matterley GP victory - more than anyone else.

Jeffrey Herlings has five wins here and is eyeing a third GP win in a row.

Romain Febvre still leads the series for Kawasaki, but his 26-point gap is under pressure from teen sensation Lucas Coenen, who's bagged four straight runner-up finishes for Red Bull KTM.

Glenn Coldenhoff (Fantic) sits third and loves the layout, while local lad Ben Watson is fresh off his best result of the season and aiming for top 10 glory in front of home fans.

Other names to watch are Jago Geerts (2023 MX2 winner), Jeremy Seewer (2x podium at recent British GPs). Alberto Forato, Kevin Horgmo, Adam Sterry and Jamie Carpenter all have British form or firepower to shine.

Red Bull KTM’s Simon Laengenfelder leads the MX2 standings after teammate Sacha Coenen stole the Latvian GP win. Laengenfelder has serious Matterley form – double race wins in 2022 and another in 2023.

Andrea Adamo (2023 champ) sits second, 27 points back.

Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) is just 10 points off Adamo and won the MX2 class here at last year’s Motocross of Nations.

Liam Everts, Thibault Benistant, Camden McLellan (Triumph), and Cas Valk all have hardpack pedigree.

Keep an eye on SS24 Gabriel KTM’s Oriol Oliver, fresh from a British Championship win, looking to shine at his team’s home GP.

Janis Reisulis leads EMX250 by 37 points and returns to the track where he clinched the EMX125 crown last year. Billy Askew leads the British charge, aiming to repeat his Trentino podium.

In EMX125, Nicolo Alvisi leads the series for KTM, but Mano Faure is closing in after back-to-back wins. Drew Stock just won a British Championship round and is hungry for more in front of home fans.

The UK has hosted 118 GPs on 29 tracks - but Matterley’s become the crown jewel.

Can Cairoli add to his legacy? Can Coenen dethrone Febvre? And who will emerge from the MX2 madness? Matterley Basin’s big, wide, fast - and built for GP motocross. Don’t miss it.

 

Friday
Jun202025

Can Jett Match RC's Outdoor Record?

Friday
Jun202025

How will Deegan stack up against Jett Lawrence in 450MX?

 

Motoonline Competition Post: Kane Taylor

Champions expected to collide in Pro Motocross come 2026.

Not since the winter of 2005, when phenom James Stewart met Ricky Carmichael in the premier category at the Supercross opener in Anaheim, have we had a more anticipated match-up than Jett Lawrence and Haiden Deegan, with the two generational talents expected to meet in 450MX next year. The burning question is this: How will Deegan stack up against Lawrence in 2026?

This topic is gaining traction as this year’s Pro Motocross season develops. Legitimate questions are being posed to Deegan about his movements for 2026, and it’s expected that a move to 450MX is on the cards outdoors for next year, with the 19-year-old offering an insight into the situation following High Point.

“Yeah, probably in the off-season when I have time to do some testing on a 450 and figure out what the plan is [for next year],” Deegan mentioned when asked regarding his future. “But yeah, as of now, 250 Supercross and outdoors are still up in the air. Winning these 250 titles is nice. So, you know, if I feel good on the 450 pre-season, then we’ll run it.”

One would think that another dominant 250MX campaign – which he is having this year, collecting six of eight moto wins, and a 42-point margin over second place after four rounds – is more than enough to seal his 450MX fate, and meet an all-new cast of characters, which includes the prodigal 21-year-old, Lawrence.

Remaining with Deegan a touch longer, it’s evident that he has broken the 250 category. The outspoken racer has overcome rivalries with Levi Kitchen (Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki), Julien Beaumer (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), Chance Hymas (Honda HRC Progressive) and even Jordon Smith (Triumph Racing) in the early days, and with all due respect, has stamped his authority on the feeder class.

 

Image: Octopi Media.

It’s reminiscent of Stewart during the early 2000s, who was a notch above the Tedescos, Browns, and Heplers of the world, and was destined for a clash with Carmichael and Chad Reed at the head of the premier class. One could ask, ‘What about Ryan Villopoto?’ or ‘What about Eli Tomac and Ken Roczen?’ To which I would reply, although these riders are all-time greats, there wasn’t the same aura surrounding them as was the case with Stewart versus Carmichael, and now I would argue, Deegan versus Lawrence.

It’s subjective, and some people will think I’m incorrect in saying that, but I believe it to be true. There is a level of hype surrounding both riders, as they’re so talented, yet so different in pretty much every way imaginable.

Here’s a lens to look at it through. Much has been made of Lawrence’s fluidity on a motorcycle, and it’s redefining what it means to race both motocross and supercross disciplines. His ability to manage a race is second to none, and his patience is up there with the best of the best, so there’s that. Deegan, on the other hand, is almost the second coming of the Tomac (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing) and Villopoto school of riding – ultra aggressive, and makes it sound like it’s armageddon when he’s on the race track. Stylistically, they are both so different, so which one works?

Evidently, both. Lawrence has used his method to effectively dominate the 450 class when he’s been healthy since 2023. Deegan has used his method to take hold of the 250 class, which he has done for the most part since his full-time professional debut in 2023, also. That’s all good and well – what it tells us is that both approaches work – although we’re yet to see which one is ‘better’, in a sense.

To wrap up the stylistic match-up, I will say this. Tomac’s famous ‘Beast Mode’ has, I would say, proven largely ineffective against Lawrence’s delicacy and dissection of a race track. The second motos at both Fox Raceway and Thunder Valley demonstrate such, where the number 18 walked away from Tomac in each race after taking off together at the start. The number three sported his patented aggressive approach, although slamming off berms, losing momentum due to impact, and so on, led to a time loss, despite how impressive it looked visually.

Image: Octopi Media.

Deegan is not Tomac – he is likely an updated version of that level of aggression, and will need to if he’s to be a genuine challenger of Lawrence. This rings even more true indoors, where timing and technique are at a premium over brute force.

To date, what has each rider said about the other? Not much, although what has been said is of interest, as it gives insight into the relationship and how it could unfold into the future. Leading into 2025, the Monster Energy Supercross team sat a selection of riders down to ask color questions, with one being centred around main rivals. Lawrence and Deegan were mentioned together, to which Jett responded:

“That’s stupid [laughs], why would they [the fans] think that, he’s in a different class? [He] ain’t even in the same league bro, come on.”

Deegan saw this, and as expected, he didn’t take it too kindly, retaliating with the following at the Anaheim 1 pre-race press conference:

“I heard guys like Jett already say that I am not even in his league, right? Which I think is funny because on our best day on a 250, I don’t think he’d be able to stand a chance outdoors. Honestly, I’m going to keep working hard, get to the 450 class, and [then] we’ll see.”

 

Image: Octopi Media.

This is good – this is really good. It sets up for what is going to be an ultra-entertaining stretch of racing. The only hope [which is perhaps misguided] on my end is that all camps and their fan bases keep it respectful. These are two generational talents who are chasing one dream, so it’s inevitably going to get spicy at times, but that doesn’t mean anything ought to cross the line in any way.
The sport of motorcycling ultimately unites us, regardless of who you follow – however passionately – and that’s a good thing to keep in mind.

So, how will Deegan stack up against Lawrence in 450MX? Who knows at this point. All we can do is hypothesize the scenarios, which is a lot of fun! Two opposing styles. Two opposing approaches.

It’s a super-interesting time for the sport, and one that doesn’t come along very often at all. Two heavyweights are set to collide, with questions likely to draw some answers come the summer of 2026.

 

Thursday
Jun192025

Rain, Red Flags but Jett Still Wins!

This Week in MXA really encompasses several weeks of non-stop action with Josh Mosiman and Josh Fout diving into the exciting racing from the 2025 High Point National and the intense thunder and lightning storm that caused the red flag in 450 moto two. Plus, they talk about the high temperatures at the Hangtown National, where the AMA shortened the second moto to 25-minutes instead of 30-minutes and what the difference in math is between a Pro National and the typical amateur motocross race. Of course, the stars of the past, who raced 45-minute motos, while pitting out of a box van minus the advantages of a factory semi-truck’s air conditioned lounge, aren’t all that sympathetic.

Wednesday
Jun182025

'It was like I had two different days' – Tomac on High Point

A win in moto two made the High Point National feel like ‘two different days’ for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac, with the four-time Pro Motocross 450MX champion claiming the final moto victory of the weekend and third overall.

After finishing third on the combined qualifying timesheets, Tomac began moto one in ninth, progressively making his way up to P5 by the halfway mark.

Having posted consecutive scorching lap-times to arrive on the back wheel of teammate Justin Cooper, it was in fifth position that he would remain, unable to execute a pass on the number 32.

In launching to a better start in the second race, the 32-year-old made two decisive moves in the opening corners to enter the lead, and would see clean air for the remainder of the race, braving treacherous conditions to capture his second moto victory of the season, and P3 on the podium.

“It was like I just had two different days,” reflected Tomac. “It’s crazy when you get out front how quiet the race is. I’ve just been in the chaos and in war these past few motos, so it was honestly a strange feeling leading some laps early in the race. I mean, of course, I got the one at Hangtown, but this was a different feeling getting in the lead early – it was just a breath of fresh air.”

Although his 5-1 scorecard was enough for third on the podium, Tomac would ultimately concede another four points to series leader Jett Lawrence (Honda HRC Progressive), with his deficit now sitting at 28 after four rounds.

“I feel really good, I just have not been consistent with both my motos,” he added. “So it’s been tough that way. It’s like I’m happy with the day, but also frustrated with the day. I’ve had this weird push and pull, but overall, yeah, it’s been nice to be back racing.”