A glorious weekend of racing awaits the Honda HRC team in Matterley Basin, England as the 12th round of the 2025 Motocross World Championships finally looks like having good weather throughout. Ruben Fernandez and Valerio Lata will be making the journey and are both excited to race one of the best tracks on the calendar.
For Fernandez, the weekend off after Latvia came at a good moment as the #70 had fought all weekend from the aftermath of his crash in Germany, ending up with excellent results for fifth overall. Now, given some extra time to recover, he heads to Matterley Basin – one of his favourite tracks – much closer to 100% and ready to battle it out closer to the leaders, with the hope he can stand on the podium once again.
In the MX2 class, Lata is also excited for the challenge that Matterley Basin brings in what is his first GP there under the Honda HRC awning. Prior to Latvia, the young Italian had been on a good run of form and despite the blip last time out, he is very motivated to keep that going and is really starting to believe that he belongs up the front of this highly competitive class.
Unfortunately Tim Gajser and Ferruccio Zanchi will be missing from this event, which is a real shame as both love racing this circuit. Gajser had his amazing one-one performance at last years’ Motocross of Nations, including a last corner pass for the victory, whilst Zanchi has won a moto every time he had raced on this venue. Still, even though it’ll be Fernandez and Lata, there is a strong feeling that Great Britain will be a good event for the Honda HRC team.
SATURDAY: 08:00 EMX125 Group 1 Free Practice, 08:30 EMX125 Group 2 Free Practice, 09:00 MXE Time Practice, 09:20 EMX250 Free Practice, 09:50 EMX125 Group 1 Qualifying Practice, 10:30 MX2 Free Practice, 11:00 MXGP Free Practice, 11:50 EMX125 Group 2 Qualifying Practice, 12:30 EMX250 Qualifying Practice, 13:15 MXE Race 1, 13:40 MX2 Time Practice, 14:15 MXGP Time Practice, 15:00 EMX125 Race 1, 15:45 EMX250 Race 1, 16:35 MX2 Qualifying Race, 17:25 MXGP Qualifying Race.
SUNDAY: 09:40 EMX125 Race 2, 10:25 MX2 Warm-up, 10:45 MXGP Warm-up, 11:30 EMX250 Race 2, 12:20 MXE Race 2, 13:15 MX2 Race 1, 14:15 MXGP Race 1, 16:10 MX2 Race 2, 17:10 MXGP Race 2.
Ruben Fernandez 70
I am glad that Matterley Basin is on the calendar, it is a track I really enjoy racing. Last year I had a good event at the MXON, after being back from injury I was at a good level and I was able to put on a strong showing which really gave me a boost for this year. It is a big track, lots of jumps, fast lines and I’m excited to go racing there. It even looks like we’ll get some sunshine so I can’t wait!
Valerio Lata 18
It was strange not to go racing this last weekend, and it was a bit frustrating because I wanted to try again after a disappointing Latvia. Still, Matterley is a great track and I’m excited to put the last round behind me and focus on doing well in England. I’ve been on a really strong level recently and I feel like this could be another good weekend for me and the team.
Marcus Pereira de Freitas
HRC General Manager – MXGP
It finally looks like being good weather for this race in Matterley Basin! I think it is a venue that everyone enjoys going to, as it is one of the best tracks with a good layout and lots of big jumps and plenty of lines. Unfortunately Tim won’t be here with us, after his spectacular win in the Motocross of Nations last year, but Ruben rode well also so he’s excited to get back to attack mode, after surviving Latvia. Valerio is also ready to go racing again after a rare weekend off so we’re all really excited to be heading to Great Britain.
Rider Standings
Pos. Rider Num Nation Points Team
1 Febvre Romain 3 FRA 530 Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP
2 Coenen Lucas 96 BEL 504 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
3 Coldenhoff Glenn 259 NDL 362 Fantic Factory Racing MXGP
4 Renaux Maxime 959 FRA 347 Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team
5 Fernandez Ruben 70 SPA 338 Honda HRC – MXGP
6 Gajser Tim 243 SLO 305 Honda HRC – MXGP
7 Bonacorsi Andrea 132 ITA 300 Fantic Factory Racing MXGP
8 Vlaanderen Calvin 10 NDL 284 Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team
9 Herlings Jeffrey 84 NDL 279 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
10 Seewer Jeremy 91 SWI 253 Ducati Factory MX Team
11 Horgmo Kevin 24 NOR 204 Honda SR Motoblouz
12 Watson Ben 919 GBR 187 MRT Racing Team Beta
13 Geerts Jago 93 BEL 184 Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team
14 Pancar Jan 253 SLO 169 TEM JP253 KTM Racing Team
15 Jonass Pauls 41 LAT 162 Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP
16 Bogers Brian 189 NDL 154 Fantic Factory Racing MXGP
17 Gifting Isak 517 SWE 149 JK Racing Yamaha Active
18 Guadagnini Mattia 101 ITA 142 Ducati Factory MX Team
19 van de Moosdijk Roan 34 NDL 99 KTM Kozak Team
20 Guillod Valentin 92 SWI 72 Wildcard Rider
21 van Doninck Brent BEL 58
22 Sterry Adam 811 GBR 57 KTM Kozak Team
23 Brumann Kevin 87 SWI 50 Wildcard Rider
24 Koch Tom 226 GER 43 MRT Racing Team Beta
25 Stauffer Marcel 411 AUT 38 Wildcard Rider
26 Spies Maximillian GER 36
27 Gilbert Josh GBR 27
28 Forato Alberto 303 ITA 21 Honda SR Motoblouz
29 Tondel Cornelius 17 NOR 20 JWR Honda Racing
30 Ludwig Noah GER 19
