Vlaanderen Top Ten, Mancini Fifth in MXGP Portugal Qualifying
Calvin Vlaanderen finished tenth in MXGP qualifying and Simone Mancini placed fifth in EMX250 first moto at the Portuguese Grand Prix.
- 10th
- 5th
- 11th
What Happened
The Portuguese Grand Prix, round 10 of the FIM Motocross World Championship, takes place this weekend in Agueda, Portugal. The track is known for its red soil and elevation changes. Calvin Vlaanderen, who turned 30 on June 24, finished tenth in MXGP qualifying after crashing twice in practice.
In MX2, Ferruccio Zanchi finished 11th after a red-flagged restart. Simone Mancini placed fifth in the EMX250 first moto, just shy of third place.
Why this matters
The results show Ducati's progress in motocross racing as they compete in the FIM Motocross World Championship.
Terms in This Story
- MXGP
- The premier class of the FIM Motocross World Championship.
- EMX250
- A support class for riders on 250cc four-stroke motorcycles.
- Desmo450 MX
- Ducati's motocross model with a 450cc engine.
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