Fantic Racing Scores EMX125 Podium and MXGP Top 10 in Spain
Fantic's Alberto Forato broke into the top 10 of MXGP aboard the XXF 450, while Bertram Thorius secured a race win and third overall in EMX125.
- 10th overall (Alberto Forato)
- 3rd overall (Bertram Thorius)
- 1 (Bertram Thorius)
What Happened
At the MXGP of Andalucía in Almonte, Spain, Fantic Factory Racing achieved strong results. In the premier MXGP class, Alberto Forato finished tenth overall with a tenth-place in race 2. In EMX125, Bertram Thorius won race 2 and secured third overall, while Gennaro Utech finished fifth in race 2 after a crash on Saturday.
“It feels really good to get my first race win and first podium – what an unbelievable day!”
- Bertram Thorius: 1st in race 2, 3rd overall in EMX125
- Alberto Forato: 10th in race 2, 10th overall in MXGP
- Gennaro Utech: 5th in race 2 in EMX125
- Brent Van doninck: 11th in race 1 in MXGP
Why this matters
The results show Fantic's competitive performance in both premier and junior classes early in the 2026 season, building momentum for the team.
Terms in This Story
- MXGP
- Motocross Grand Prix, the premier international motocross championship.
- EMX125
- European Motocross Championship for 125cc motorcycles, a junior class.
- arm pump
- A condition where forearm muscles swell from exertion, reducing grip and control.
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