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The 18th round of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) took place on Sept. 6-7 at the Afyon Motor Sports Center, marking the final European stage of the season before the championship moves to Asia and Australia. Top riders from around the world competed across multiple categories, thrilling fans with intense racing action.
In the premier MXGP class, Dutch star Jefrey Herlings dominated the track, taking first place with an impressive performance on the flat, fast Afyon circuit. Romain Febvre from France finished in second, while Belgian competitor Lucas Coenen rounded out the podium in third. Herlings’ victory highlights his consistent form this season and strengthens his championship bid.
The MX2 World Junior Motocross Championship saw German rider Simon Langenfelder claim top honors, further cementing his reputation as one of the sport’s rising stars. He was followed by Dutch rider Kay De Wolf in second and Spain’s Guillem Farres in third. Langenfelder’s consistent performance keeps him among the favorites as the season approaches its final stages.
The European Motocross Championship (EMX250) Türkiye stage concluded with Spanish rider Francisco Garcia winning the second leg. However, Janis Martins Reisulis from Latvia claimed the overall European championship title, finishing second in the race but maintaining consistent excellence throughout the season. Turkish riders Yigit Kara, Aras Efe Yildirim, Ahmed Bugra Geren and Mert Akkafa also competed, gaining valuable international experience.
Ogun Baysan, Vice President of the Turkish Motorcycle Federation (TMF), emphasized the significance of the MXGP of Türkiye, stating that the Afyonkarahisar stage is where some of the most important points of the season are won. He explained that riders appreciated the track, which underwent last-minute adjustments with FIM officials to ensure optimal conditions.
“The rain over the past 15 days helped create a homogeneous track surface. The athletes were pleasantly surprised by the changes,” Baysan said.
Baysan also highlighted the diversity of participants: “Riders from many countries come to compete here. The logistics and costs of this sport are challenging, so the Afyonkarahisar track is a must for top competitors. Even with two races remaining in the season, a crash or mechanical issue here can change everything.
Afyonkarahisar can decide the champion in both MXGP and MX2. We hope to see a Turkish champion emerge here one day, and we will continue to support all teams in the best way possible.”
Following the Türkiye leg, the MXGP series moves to the final international rounds:
The Australian Grand Prix at Hidden Valley marks the long-awaited return of MXGP to Australia after a 24-year hiatus, with a brand-new permanent track hosting the event.
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