Author name: Luc Wright

Jeffrey Herlings of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has claimed his second consecutive Grand Prix victory. During the Grand Prix of Latvia, Herlings won the qualifying heat as well as both motos, securing the 109th Grand Prix win of his career. MXGP changed country, track, and surface for the first Grand Prix to open the second half of the 2025 season. The series moved from Germany to Latvia, from the tight and undulating layout of Talkessel to the more open and flatter terrain of Kegums, and from rough hardpack to loose, sandy bumps. The weather remained unpredictable following sun and showers in Germany. In Kegums, Saturday was mostly sunny and warm, once again featuring a full European racing program. Herlings immediately felt good on Saturday. He had no trouble putting in a fast lap and ended up topping the time sheets. In the qualifying heat, he grabbed the holeshot and rode a controlled race. Despite pressure from Lucas Coenen, Herlings kept his composure and secured pole position. The skies remained mostly blue on Sunday, while the race action was painted orange. Herlings had a strong start in the first moto, building a gap from the opening lap. He managed the race and led Lucas Coenen to the finish with less than two seconds between them – but nearly a minute ahead of the rest of the field. The second moto was a repeat: this time Coenen took the holeshot, but Herlings quickly moved into the lead. He steadily built his advantage and went on to claim his first 1-1 of the season, his second GP win in a row, and the 109th of his career. The full 60-point haul moves him up to 9th in the championship standings. France, Germany, and now Latvia: MXGP has earned a break and will cool the engines before the British Grand Prix at Matterley Basin in England on June 21–22. Jeffrey Herlings:“Really good! Let’s repeat this nine more times! I’m really thankful. Lucas and Romain [Febvre] were pushing hard so I have to give it up to them. I knew it wouldn’t be easy but it’s great to win again – I got a 1-1 last year and to have another; I’m pleased with that. Let’s keep this ball rolling. I know it won’t be easy but we’ll do what we can.”

Jeffrey Herlings of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team claimed victory at the Grand Prix of Germany on Sunday. After finishing second in the first moto, Herlings came out on top in a thrilling battle with Lucas Coenen in moto two, securing his 108th career Grand Prix win. Talkessel, Teutschenthal – one of the oldest and most established venues on the MXGP calendar – has hosted races since the mid-1970s and has been a near-permanent fixture in the world championship since the start of the century. On Saturday, Herlings already showed he was comfortable on the German circuit. He set the fastest time in time practice and battled for the win in the qualifying heat. Herlings put race leader Lucas Coenen under serious pressure but ultimately had to settle for second place. In Sunday’s first moto, Herlings once again fought Coenen for the lead. He looked for opportunities to pass but Coenen kept his cool, forcing Herlings to take another second-place finish. Conditions were completely different in moto two. Heavy rain had turned the circuit muddy and deep ruts had formed. A strong start brought Herlings up to third place early on. He saved his goggles during the opening laps and gradually closed the gap to Romain Febvre and Lucas Coenen. After passing Febvre, Herlings set his sights on Coenen. With just a few laps to go, he made his move using a clever line that no one else had spotted and took the lead. He didn’t look back and rode to victory. Jeffrey Herlings’ post-race comments:“There have been a lot of ups and downs, but to win today was amazing. Obviously, the competition is strong and the track was really tricky. In the first moto I battled with Lucas and I have so much respect for him – just 18 years old and handling that kind of pressure every week without making mistakes. In the second moto, we had the mud, so I saved my goggles early on and waited for the lapped riders. I managed to pass Romain and then Lucas using a line nobody else had seen. It’s fantastic to come back and win again. Hats off to the competition. I feel like I’m getting closer to their level again and I just want to be up there every weekend. I want to get as many podiums and wins as I can.” This win marks Herlings’ 108th Grand Prix victory, and he now climbs to tenth in the world championship standings. The MXGP series continues next weekend in Kegums, Latvia! Photo credit: Juan Pablo Acevedo

Jeffrey Herlings of the Red Bull KTM Factory team came close to securing a podium finish during the ninth round of the MXGP World Championship in Ernee, France. After a poor start in Saturday’s qualifying, Herlings managed to secure tenth position for the main races. In the first moto, he got off to a great start and immediately moved into second place. In the first half of the race, he applied pressure on the race leader but later eased off slightly due to arm pump. As a result, Herlings lost second place and crossed the finish line in a solid third. His start in the second moto was less favorable, coming out of the first lap in eighth place. Early on, he worked his way up to seventh before a small crash dropped him back to tenth. Herlings mounted a strong comeback, particularly in the latter half of the race, climbing up to fifth and launching an attack on the rider in fourth. He just missed making the pass and had to settle for fifth place. Jeffrey Herlings’ Comments:“It’s quite disappointing to have the same number of points as the third-placed rider and still not make the podium. In the first moto, I battled for the lead for a long time and finished third. I backed off a bit because of arm pump. In the second moto, my start wasn’t great, and I had a small crash. I just missed passing the rider in fourth—if I had made it, I would’ve been third overall. I was really close. P4 overall today, and still a good step forward. ”With moto results of 3-5, Herlings ended the day in fourth place overall. He now sits eleventh in the World Championship standings. The championship continues next weekend in Teutschenthal, Germany.

Jeffrey Herlings of the Red Bull KTM Factory team achieved his best result of the season during the Grand Prix of Galicia. Herlings finished seventh and sixth in the motos, securing sixth place overall in the day’s standings. Saturday remained dry for a long time, resulting in a fast circuit. The time gaps between the riders were minimal. During time practice, Herlings went out several times in an attempt to set a fast lap and eventually clocked the tenth-fastest time. Later in the day, he qualified eighth in the qualifying heat. Heavy rain during the night from Saturday to Sunday turned the track into a muddy mess. In both the first and second motos, Herlings had poor starts. Despite the difficult conditions for overtaking, he managed to gain several positions and crossed the finish line in seventh and sixth place, respectively. These results earned him sixth place overall for the Grand Prix. Jeffrey Herlings commented: “It’s getting better and better. P6 — the next step is P5 and then the podium. The weather didn’t help today. We’ve had a lot of bad luck with mud over the last two rounds. I’m already looking forward to the next Grand Prix. I’m excited. This wasn’t a great Grand Prix, but it wasn’t a bad one either, considering we’re racing against the best riders in the world. Looking at where I’m coming from, this is okay. We need to improve our starts to gain more confidence, and then things will get better right away.” This upcoming Sunday, Herlings will compete in the final round of the Dutch Masters of Motocross in Markelo. One week later, the next Grand Prix will take place in Ernee, France.