Calvin Vlaanderen Finishes Ninth Overall at MXGP of Portugal
Calvin Vlaanderen continued his top-ten streak with ninth overall at the MXGP of Portugal, while Simone Mancini placed seventh in EMX250.
- 9th
- 7th
What Happened
The FIM Motocross World Championship reached its halfway point at the MXGP of Portugal on the fast and technical Agueda track. Calvin Vlaanderen finished ninth overall for Red Bull Ducati, while Ferruccio Zanchi placed 11th in MX2. In EMX250, Simone Mancini took seventh overall.
“This weekend I struggled to find a good feeling with the track and the bike, and we made several changes to try and find it. Overall, however, I'm pleased to have finished in the top ten again, maintaining consistency in my results.”
“We saw positive things in Portugal, even if the final result wasn't what we were aiming for. Unfortunately, in race 2, two contacts compromised my final position, but next week in South Africa we'll try to put everything together to do better.”
7thplace
Mancini moved to just two points outside the top ten in the championship.
Why this matters
Ducati's factory motocross team shows competitive progress mid-season, highlighting its commitment to racing development.
Terms in This Story
- MXGP
- The premier class of the FIM Motocross World Championship for 450cc motorcycles.
- EMX250
- European Motocross Championship for 250cc motorcycles, a support series to MXGP.
- Desmo450 MX
- Ducati's motocross bike with a 450cc engine using desmodromic valve actuation.
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