Fantic Riders Forato and Thorius Achieve Strong Results in Sardinia MXGP
Alberto Forato finished sixth overall in the MXGP class, while Bertram Thorius placed fourth in EMX125 at Fantic's home round in Sardinia.
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What Happened
In the MXGP class, Alberto Forato secured eighth in qualifying, then battled through a heavy crash in warm-up to finish seventh in race 2, earning sixth overall. Teammate Brent Van doninck placed 16th overall despite a first-race crash. In the EMX125 class, Bertram Thorius finished fourth overall, just three points from the podium, moving up to fourth in the championship. Gennaro Utech placed 17th overall.
“It was a positive weekend, despite a hard crash in the warm-up. I was definitely feeling the aftermath, especially in my left hand, which didn’t help in the heavy conditions here in the sand of Riola. But I tried my best, I gave it everything I had, and I am very happy with sixth overall.”
4thplace
After the Sardinia round, Thorius moved up to fourth in the EMX125 championship standings.
Why this matters
The results highlight Fantic's competitive performance in the 2026 Motocross World Championship, showcasing the potential of their XXF 450 and XX 125 bikes.
Terms in This Story
- MXGP
- The premier class of the FIM Motocross World Championship, featuring 450cc four-stroke motorcycles.
- EMX125
- A support class in the Motocross World Championship for 125cc two-stroke motorcycles, often a stepping stone for young riders.
- Fantic XXF 450
- Fantic's 450cc motocross bike used in the MXGP class.
- Fantic XX 125
- Fantic's 125cc motocross bike used in the EMX125 class.
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