With 12 rounds complete, the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship has passed the halfway mark, and the fight across MXGP, MX2 and WMX is well and truly on. From the deep ruts of Portugal to the high-speed sweepers of Matterley Basin in the UK, the mid-season stretch has delivered dominant wins, dramatic spills and a tightening grip on the red plates.
Febvre leads a fierce MXGP field
Frenchman Romain Febvre has emerged as the rider to beat in the premier class, putting together a rock-solid run through Europe. After taking overall wins in Spain and France, he returned to the top step at Matterley Basin with a commanding Race 2 victory, extending his championship lead to 32 points.
Teenage sensation Lucas Coenen has matched that pace in recent rounds—clinching a perfect 1–1 result in Portugal and staying firmly in the mix, but a fourth-place finish in Race 2 at Matterley saw him miss out on the overall. Jeffrey Herlings reignited his title hopes with a pair of dominant victories in Germany and Latvia, while Glen Coldenhoff shocked the field with a Race 1 win in the UK, delivering Fantic’s first-ever MXGP moto victory and climbing to third in the standings. Rubén Fernández remains a constant threat, finishing second in the final moto at Matterley and continuing to pressure the front-runners.
Missing from the current mix is Tim Gajser. The five-time world champion opened the season in blistering form, podiuming at all six opening rounds and claiming three overall wins. But a crash in Switzerland halted his charge, sidelining the Slovenian with injury and forcing him to undergo emergency surgery. Whether he returns later this season remains to be seen, but his early form left no doubt he was a serious contender before the setback.
MX2 down to the wire
It’s tight at the top in MX2 as Germany’s Simon Längenfelder holds a slender lead. A string of consistent podiums and a standout 1–1 performance in France have kept him out front, with another strong showing at Matterley helping him maintain the upper hand.
Defending champ Kay de Wolf and Italian Andrea Adamo remain well in contention, while Sacha Coenen stamped his arrival with a breakout victory in Latvia for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. With momentum shifting from round to round, the title fight remains wide open.
Fontanesi sets the pace in WMX
Six-time world champion Kiara Fontanesi has been the class of the WMX field mid-season, notching four straight wins to build a commanding lead in the standings. Spain’s Daniela Guillén and Dutch favourite Lotte Van Drunen continue to apply pressure, regularly trading podium places and keeping the championship alive.
The next clash is set for Arnhem, The Netherlands on 18 August, where the deep sand circuit could prove decisive, especially with the 'Queen of the Sand' Van Drunen looking to strike on home soil.
All eyes on the finish line
With just a handful of rounds remaining, the competition is tightening, and every moto counts. The focus now turns to the final European legs, where crucial points are still up for grabs before the world’s best touch down in the Top End for the decider.
The countdown to the MXGP of Australia is officially on, with the provisional track schedule now live, giving fans an early glimpse at what’s guaranteed to be an adrenaline-fuelled weekend of world-class racing.
Australian wildcard riders for MXGP, MX2 and WMX will be announced soon, handpicked by Motorcycling Australia they’ll bring a fierce home advantage as they take on international contenders on their own turf.
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