The factory Kawasaki star said: :”Surgery is needed to fix my shoulder and I will be out for the rest of the Supercross season. Time of rehab is unknown and hopefully I can make it to the start of outdoors. I will be back strong like I always do.”

• Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing bids farewell to Jorge Prado after a phenomenal run, including back-to-back MXGP World Championships in 2023 and 2024.
• Prado’s legacy with Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing includes two MXGP titles, 14 Grand Prix wins, 33 moto victories, and 42 podium finishes, over three remarkable seasons with the team.
• Everyone at Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing wishes Jorge the very best as he embarks on the next chapter of his career!

Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing extends a huge thank you to four-time FIM World Motocross Champion Jorge Prado as he embarks on new challenges. Over the past 13 seasons within the company structure, Jorge has firmly established himself as one of the sport’s all-time greats, having delivered exceptional performances and pushed the team to new heights on the global MXGP stage.

Since joining the GASGAS family in 2022, Jorge’s skill, determination, and passion have led to a string of incredible achievements: two MXGP World Championship titles, 14 Grand Prix wins, 33 moto victories, and 42 podium finishes with the team. These accolades add to an already remarkable career that includes 49 Grand Prix wins, 94 individual moto victories, and 118 podiums across MXGP and MX2. 

Beyond the numbers, Jorge’s relentless drive and commitment have left a lasting impact on the team and the sport. His presence, professionalism, and fan connection have set new standards in motocross, inspiring many in the process. As he moves on to pursue new opportunities, we celebrate his contributions and wish him all the best in his next adventure. 

Jorge, thank you for your incredible dedication and for being a key part of the Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing family. We’re proud of all you’ve achieved and excited to see what the future holds for you!

Pit Beirer – Motorsports Director: “Jorge has been with us since his early days in motocross, starting with his incredible victory in the 65cc World Championship in 2011, when he became the youngest World Champion ever. We have watched him grow from a promising young rider into a four-time World Champion – securing his MX2 and MXGP titles under the guidance of Claudio and Davide de Carli – and his journey has been nothing short of remarkable. His relentless determination and natural talent have always been clear. We are immensely proud to have been part of his journey from his early years to his world-class achievements.”

Jorge Prado won the MXGP of China and reclaimed the Red Plate, while GasGas team mate Simon Längenfelder was P3 in MX2; amidst an intense hot, humid and shortened event in Shanghai.

• After an overall win and 2-1 finishes at the MXGP of China, Jorge Prado now leads the championship by 7 points over Tim Gajser, setting up a potential championship victory in the final round​.
• The MXGP of China race program was condensed due to a typhoon threat, adding to the challenge of the hot and humid conditions eliminating qualifying heats and reducing the entire race program to a single day.
• Simon Längenfelder secured a third-place finish overall with 2-3 moto results, maintaining his third lace championship position overall

Back on top, back in control, and back with the Red Plate with just one round to go! These are the headlines after Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado conquered the hot and humid MXGP of China to claim a significant 2-1 result and reclaim the top position in the standings.

Sending a clear message to his rivals, Prado’s awesome performance in China now puts him 7 points ahead of his nearest championship rival, Tim Gajser, making a championship-winning finish for 2024 within reach.

Due to the threat of a typhoon, the MXGP of China’s schedule was compressed, removing qualifying heats and reducing the race program to just one day. On top of that, the hot and humid temperatures, combined with super loamy track conditions, posed a significant challenge around the 1,620m circuit.

However, Prado shrugged this off like a true champion. In the first moto, the Spaniard burst out of the gates into P2, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats with a battle against Romain Febvre and later Jeffrey Herlings. Crossing the line in second position, Prado’s finish allowed him to gain crucial points, while Tim Gajser struggled with multiple crashes.

In the second moto, Prado cranked up the heat even further by taking the holeshot and maintaining the lead for the rest of the race. Despite pressure from Gajser, who eventually finished second, Prado secured a commanding victory.

It was also great news in Moto 2 as Simon Längenfelder finished the Chinese event with a hard-fought third-place finish after 2-3 finishes across both motos. After grabbing pole position following timed practice, Längenfelder held second place in commanding style throughout the first moto, just behind Lucas Coenen.

In the second moto, Längenfelder delivered a strong and consistent performance, securing a third-place finish. He started the race in P3 and held his position throughout the majority of the laps, battling against the frontrunners. The German rider then briefly moved into second place midway through the race but ultimately finished behind Lucas Coenen, who took the win, and Kay de Wolf, who claimed second. This result added another podium finish to Längenfelder’s season, demonstrating his consistent form in the championship fight.

Both Prado and Längenfelder’s performances at the MXGP of China mean both Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing riders are in the best possible position to fight for championship positions as the 2024 FIM World Motocross season reaches its epic conclusion at the MXGP of Castilla la Mancha in Cozar, Spain, on September 29th. Stay tuned!

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MXGP – #1 – Jorge Prado: “The MXGP of China is done, and it was a great weekend for me. I went P1 in practice, then finished second in Moto 1 and first in Moto 2. It was very tough physically – very humid, with high temperatures. After the first moto, I gave it my all and focused on finishing the weekend as strong as possible. We did that, and now we have the red plate and a seven-point lead with one round left. This gives us a dream opportunity at the end of the season, and I’m so excited for the final round in Spain. I don’t think anyone expected us to come out of this GP with the red plate. We worked really hard on the bike this weekend, and I think my riding was great. We got the points we were aiming for, and I’m super, super happy – I still can’t believe it! Let’s get the title in Spain!”

MX2 – #516 – Simon Längenfelder: “We had a different format this weekend because of the typhoon coming in, but I enjoyed the format all the same. The track was great with high speed, and big jumps. The conditions were super tough with the heat and humidity. I tried to stay consistent and fight as hard as I could in both motos. Finishing with P2 in the first moto and P3 in the second is great and of course to get another podium feels great, and it puts me in a strong position heading into the final round. Now, I’m focused on giving everything I have in Spain.”

MXGP of China Results:

MXGP – Overall:
1. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 47pts

2. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) 45pts

3. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 38pts

9. Mattia Guadagnini (Husqvarna) 24pts

MXGP – Moto One:

1. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)

2. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)

3. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)

9. Mattia Guadagnini (Husqvarna)

MXGP – Moto Two:

1. Jorge Prado (GASGAS)

2. Tim Gajser (Honda)

3. Romain Febvre (Kawasaki)

4. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)

9. Mattia Guadagnini (Husqvarna) 

MXGP – Standings:

1. Jorge Prado (GASGAS) 943pts

2. Tim Gajser (Honda) 936pts

3. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) 895pts

12. Mattia Guadagnini (Husqvarna) 307pts

MX2 – Overall:

1. Lucas Coenen (Husqvarna) 50pts

2. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 42pts

3. Simon Längenfelder (GASGAS) 42pts

5. Andrea Adamo (KTM) 31pts

9. Liam Everts (KTM) 22pts

DNS. Sacha Coenen (KTM) 0pts

MX2 – Moto One:

1. Lucas Coenen (Husqvarna)

2. Simon Längenfelder (GASGAS)

3. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 

4. Liam Everts (KTM)

6. Andrea Adamo (KTM)

DNS. Sacha Coenen (KTM) 

MX2 – Moto Two:

1. Lucas Coenen (Husqvarna)

2. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 

3. Simon Längenfelder (GASGAS) 

5. Andrea Adamo (KTM)

17. Liam Everts (KTM)

DNS. Sacha Coenen (KTM) 

MX2 – Standings:

1. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 915pts

2. Lucas Coenen (Husqvarna) 879pts

3. Simon Längenfelder (GASGAS) 811pts
4. Liam Everts (KTM) 749pts

6. Andrea Adamo (KTM) 632pts

8. Sacha Coenen (KTM) 456pts

19. Marc-Antoine Rossi (GASGAS) 122pts

·       MXGP World Champion to make AMA Supercross Championship debut in 2024

·       Partnering with the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team

·       Planning to line up in 450SX Class at Anaheim 1, San Francisco and San Diego

That’s right, our Spanish sensation is in for Anaheim 1, San Francisco and San Diego this coming January, equipped with the GASGAS MC 450F in what will be his first-ever American Supercross start – straight into the premier 450SX ranks on debut. And we’re stoked to see it!

Fresh from clinching the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship in the MXGP category, which was a milestone achievement for both himself and GASGAS with the Davide De Carli-managed squad, Jorge had expressed his lifelong dream of sampling the sport of Supercross – and potentially making a 450SX start! – in the United States.

From there, accompanied by a blitz of media attention throughout his brief off-season excursion, the capabilities of the the talented 22-year-old were evident from the outset while applying his craft within the tighter confines of training on a full-scale supercross track layout.

Together between Jorge, his regular Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team and the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team, it was decided that he will go on to contest the opening three rounds of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship in a bid to gain experience via a series of gate-drops and race mileage in the U.S. during what will still be the Grand Prix off-season.

Jorge Prado: “Since I started riding my dream has always been to one day race in the U.S., specifically to race Supercross. I have watched it my whole life on television and always thought it must be great to race under lights with a huge crowd and atmosphere! And more specifically, it must be great to race at an iconic stadium like Angel Stadium. I was lucky enough in 2015, while visiting and training in the U.S., to go to Anaheim 1 – it was a great experience and made me want to try it even more. So given I won the MXGP title this year and am totally healthy and looking for a new challenge, I thought it was the perfect time in my career to come and train in USA properly to prepare for a few Supercross races. I don’t want to waste another whole year wondering if I could or should, so I am here and I am going to try it out. I’m really looking forward to it and am lucky enough to have the full support of my Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team back home with Claudio and Davide de Carli, and the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing Team here in the USA behind me.”

Roger De Coster (Director of Motorsports, North America): “The main goal for Jorge in 2024 is to defend the world title he earned this past season, but of course we are excited to see what he can do on a Supercross track. We all know that he is very talented, given he’s already a multiple times Motocross World Champion, having won in MX2 and being the current MXGP Champion. However, we also know that Supercross at the highest level is extremely competitive and to race with the top here requires a lot of toughness besides talent, so this will be a huge challenge for him. We wish him the very best and are glad that with the support of TLD GASGAS we are able to support his wishes to try Supercross!”

Davide De Carli (Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager): “Jorge fulfilled his dream in Europe to become MXGP World Champion this year and we are so proud of him. His desire now is to train in the U.S. and to try Supercross, because he hasn’t had the opportunity until now and from our side he completely deserves it. We, as a team, along with Pit Beirer and Robert Jonas have been completely open since day one with Jorge about giving him the opportunity to race Supercross and we will support him from Europe! We can’t wait to see him line up at A1 as it’s important for him to race those first three rounds to clarify in his mind where his racing future is, as he’s still really young and can try it out. It’s also good winter training for him before the start of the MXGP season, where his goal is to defend his number one plate in 2024. Good luck, Jorge!”

Following his scheduled three-round appearance in the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, Jorge will return to Europe and prepare for his MXGP World Championship defence, which will open at the MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina on March 10, 2024.

The 22-years old Spanish grew a lot from his young and first years in motocross in Spain where he remembers “being from a small city, and be the only motocross rider in my city, I had to fight against myself to improve”. He then had the chance to sign with KTM in his early teenage years and his family moved to Belgium, the temple of motocross, to support him in his quest to become a professional motocross rider. Although the 2023 MXGP World Champion never did any training school, his natural style has been shaped in part by his love for Trial from his childhood that allowed him to learn about balance to ride with flow and ease. 

On top of being naturally gifted, Prado explained that the decision from his family to come to Belgium at a young age where the best riders used to train was key to his success. He recalls “to learn about the best riders and look up to riders such as Jeffrey Herlings is something I have always done to improve. Today I keep watching the best riders to evolve and take the best of each”

All of this contributed to Prado becoming pretty quickly one of the hottest prospects of motocross. In 2015, he won the EMX125 European Title at the age of 14, starting his career successfully. A year later in 2016, after finishing a less successful EMX250 season, the young Prado lined-up in his first MX2 Grand Prix in The Netherlands, in the deep sandy track of Assen. That is when he entered into the big league with a bang, confirming all his talent as he directly climbed onto the third step of the podium, aged 15. 

The 2017 campaign was when he made his first full MX2 season finishing at a very encouraging 7th place overall along with an impressive 3 Grand Prix victories and 5 out of 20 podiums and becoming the first Spanish rider to win a MX2 Grand Prix. The Spaniard was already on his way to greatness as he emerged in 2018 as the one of most complete riders of the year in MX2. 

The Spaniard moved to the Italian side of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Claudio and Davide De Carli took the challenge to guide the young Spanish rider to the top of the MX2 class.

Prado went on to win a whopping 12 GP wins, making 17 podiums out of 20 GPs. With these impressive stats, Prado rose above his main rival Pauls Jonass to win his first MX2 World Championship.

He didn’t stop there as he rode even better during the 2019 season as he completely dominated the Championship, winning an eye watering 16 out of 18 Grand Prix. He came out again as the best rider of the year, winning the MX2 by 213 points (the biggest margin seen the top classes in the last 20 years) and snatching his second MX2 World Championship in a row.

Following this impressive run in MX2, Prado jumped to the top class in MXGP in 2020 with the KTM. At the best level, Prado had to deal with a string of successful and former World Champions with like of Antonio Cairoli, Jeffrey Herlings, Tim Gajser and Romain Febvre. His first season in MXGP ended with a good 6th place in the Championship with as a badge of honour, winning 3 GPs on his rookie year.

Prado’s strength as he mentions, has always been his ability to “analyse what works, what doesn’t work with my riding, the bike and the team, and then train a lot to improve year on year”. That is exactly what he has done in 2021 as he went on to finish 5th in the Championship on his second year in MXGP despite winning ‘only’ 1 Grand Prix during that year.

In 2022, Prado switched to Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team with David De Carli. This switched proved to be the right one with the rider going up a notch and starting to perform at the top on a regular basis. He won 1 GP in Portugal and managed to get an amazing 10 podium out of 17 to reach the final podium with a 3rd place in the Championship. 

Finally, 2023 was the year that Prado made it happen. The Spaniard did start the season from the best of ways in the first round in Argentina after winning the newly implemented RAM Qualifying Race to then finish on the podium and clinch the Red Plate. After that, Prado kept an incredible pace, winning 50% of the races over the first 5 GPs, winning his first Grand Prix in Trentino as well as getting 5 out of 5 podiums. However, the task at hand was not an easy one with Jeffrey Herlings coming strong and reducing the gap with the Red Plate after winning the 6th, 7th and 9th round. But once again, Prado kept performing to high standards which pushed Herlings to the limit and unfortunately got injured trying to reach the Red Plate. It was then Romain Febvre who got the closest from Prado, even winning 5 Grand Prix in a row. However, the 22-years old in the meantime got five 2nd place in a row and 3 pole positions, barely losing any points to Febvre and discouraging his competitors. 

As the Spanish rider recalled, “the last month has been the toughest mentally as it was coming to an end and I needed to show up, which I did except in Turkiye. Even in Maggiora when everything was on the line, I showed to everyone that I had what it takes to be Champion.” 

He added: ”it is so hard to get World Champion, and sometimes you think it’s never going to happen. But seeing my family, friends and team at the end of that first race in Maggiora meant the world to me. It was super special to me and great for the Italian team of GASGAS to win the title on home soil on one of the most iconic motocross tracks.”

Fighting off his rivals with flare, talent and speed, Prado was destined to win the 2023 MXGP season. His stats speak for themselves as Prado topped nearly all the charts as he led 210 laps, won 10 RAM Qualifying Races, 14 races and reached 16 podiums for 2 Grand Prix victories.

All those years spent to work, train and race hard finally paid off for the Spaniard with a season that has been marked by many firsts. While it is Jorge Prado’s first MXGP Championship, he also becomes the first Spanish rider to become MXGP World Champion and signs the first Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team’s MXGP Title and the youngest overall team to win in MXGP.

With one Grand Prix to go in Great Britain, Prado can further increase his 83-points lead in the Championship before getting officially crowned and celebrated in front of the all MXGP Family for his outstanding campaign and incredible achievement in becoming a three-time Motocross World Champion and fulfilling his biggest dream.

Jorge Prado 2023 MXGP Champion Clip HERE

CAREER STATS

Grand Prix Wins: 38 

Race Wins: 102

Podiums: 79

MX2 World Champion: 2018, 2019

MXGP World Champion: 2023

2023 STATS

Grand Prix Wins: 2

Race Wins: 14

Pole Position: 10

Podiums: 16

• Jorge Prado crowned MXGP world champion.
• GASGAS’ MC 450F claims maiden world title.
• Simon Längenfelder tied for MX2 overall win.

Jorge Prado clinched his world title via a brilliant victory in the first moto – the power within his MC 450F helped him jump into the early lead and he controlled proceedings from that point on. A minor fall in the second moto robbed him off the overall victory – he eventually ended sixth and lost the win via a tiebreak – but the grand prize was firmly within his grasp. 10 pole positions, 219 laps led, 16 Grand Prix podiums and 14 moto wins underline the dominant campaign that resulted in him being crowned champion. The statistics that Prado compiled will become a benchmark for years to come.

Jorge Prado: “I am so happy! It is a pity about that mistake in the second moto, but I am the new world champion. So much hard work has gone into this, from myself and the team, and I knew that I could make this happen. I have held the red plate since round one – I cannot ask for anything better. This is a dream.“

Simon Längenfelder operated on top form once again – he was on the gas all day and gave his team even more to celebrate. A dominant win in moto one took his tally of victories to seven, the second highest in MX2, and put him in a brilliant position to contend for the overall. Unfortunately, he just missed out on a tiebreak via a second in the final moto. 1-2 scores put him second overall at the Grand Prix of Italy and kept him in contention for a silver medal in the final championship standings.

Mattia Guadagnini continued to make some progress in just the second race since he returned from injury. Eleventh was a solid start to the Grand Prix, after starting fourteenth, and he followed that with a thirteenth in moto two. 11-13 scores put him twelfth in the overall classification.

Simon Längenfelder: “It was almost a perfect weekend! I won the qualification race and had two holeshots today. I won the first race with a nice gap! I had a hard fight in the second moto – it went all the way to the end! I ended up going 1-2 for second. It was still a great weekend! I am looking forward to the finale.”

There is a single fixture left on the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship calendar. The Grand Prix of Great Britain, round nineteen, will be held on September 24. Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing will attempt to finish their title-winning term in fine form.

Prado is hopeful that he’ll be able to race at the following MXGP round. Currently he sits second in the premier-class championship standings.

Prado sustained a dislocated shoulder in a small crash and, although his shoulder was repositioned without sustaining any further damage, a lack of strength has ruled him out of Maggiora. The injury is set to be re-evaluated in the days prior to Grand Prix of Sardegna, which will be run on May 15.

Jorge Prado: “I crashed in practice last week. It was not a very big crash, but I dislocated my shoulder. A shoulder specialist put it back in as quickly as possible and I am thankful for that. I’m working very hard right now, just to make sure that I can get back as soon as possible. Hopefully I will be at Riola Sardo, as long as everything goes well. That would be a big achievement for me! It is a pity that I cannot ride this weekend – I am second in the championship and in the fight for the title. Maggiora is a track that I like as well! I hope that I can put my GASGAS back on track in Sardegna.”

Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing will be represented by Mattia Guadagnini and Simon Langenfelder on home turf this weekend. On behalf of everyone at GASGAS Factory Racing, we wish Jorge a speedy recovery and can’t wait to see him back in action on his MC 450F.

The story said that while GasGas has already announced 20-year-old Prado is staying on a 450 for De Carli, Monster Energy today paid the financial penalty for Prado to be released so he can race the new Honda CRF250R. And today is December 28 – the Spanish April Fools Day where fake news is rife.

But the 114 Motorsport team has already revealed its team for 2022. Its MX2 star – Spaniard Ruben Fernandez – is getting a factory Honda CRF450RW. On its MX2 bike is EMX250 up-and-comer Hakon Fredriksen.

The Spanish website says Prado’s mechanic Bart Dirkx will stay with Prado and make the leap to Honda too. And that Monster is insisting Prado and Fernandez both race the Monster Cup in the USA as part of the deal which is said to have cost 2.6 million Euros to pay off KTM. This money was paid today (December 28 – Day of the Innocent Saints day) in a co-ordinated move by Monster and Prado’s new manager, says the Spanish media source.

Prado has already won two world MX2 titles in 2018-19 before moving up to the MXGP class, so according to the rules would not be able to go back. “Riders who have won two FIM MX2 World Championships or reached the maximum age of 23 are not eligible to participate in the MX2 class,” says the CMS rule 2.29.

• Introducing Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing
• Jorge Prado to spearhead GASGAS’ MXGP class assault
• Guadagnini and Langenfelder set for MX2 competition

Heading into his third season of competition in the highly competitive MXGP World Championship, Jorge Prado can’t wait for the gate to drop at round one. Following two testing, yet highly rewarding seasons in the premier class, the Spaniard has overcome injury and illness to quickly establish himself as one of the main protagonists in MXGP. Bringing everything he has learned during the last two years to the table, Prado now has all in place to challenge for his third world title.

Leading our effort in the MX2 World Championship is fun-loving Italian Mattia Guadagnini. Undoubtedly the best rookie in the 2021 campaign, the 19-year-old secured two GP wins and four overall podium results on his way to placing fourth in the final standings. With a solid debut season under his belt, the Italian is eager to get things started in his new team colors, at the very same venue at which he secured his maiden MX2 class race win – Matterley Basin.

Joining the team and beginning his third year of racing an MC 250F in the MX2 World Championship is Simon Langenfelder. Completing his first full season in 2021 (injury ended his 2020 campaign prematurely), the youngster established himself as a great starter with incredible consistency, ending the year in a well-deserved 10th place overall. Aiming to bring a touch more speed to the GPs in 2022, Simon is on the right path to contend for top-five positions on a regular basis.

Jorge Prado:“It’s a really special feeling for me as a Spaniard to be competing for GASGAS with its Spanish heritage, I can’t wait to start racing in my new colors in February. To begin the season early is perfect for me as I prefer to race and already I feel great on the new bike, so I’m really excited for round one. I’ve learned so much during the last two seasons in MXGP and feel that I can improve my level even more in 2022. For sure it won’t be easy, and I’ll be racing against some of the best racers in the world who have much more experience, but I feel ready to battle with them once again. With what I’ve learned during the last two years I believe I can run up front more consistently and I’m excited to get the new season started.”

Mattia Guadagnini:“I’m really excited for the 2022 season and to be a part of Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing is just amazing. The new colors are so good, and the set-up looks awesome! It’s great to stay within the same team structure as it’s like one big family, which is really important for me. All the hard work that we put in over the last year really paid off as I had such a great season in 2021, it was even better than I expected. For sure it was an amazing year and with another winter together I believe we can be even better in 2022 on the new GASGAS bikes. The first round isn’t too far away now and I‘m so excited to get started at Matterley Basin. It’s one of my favorite tracks and it’s where I won my first ever MX2 moto, so I have fond memories of that place. It would be amazing to start the season with a strong result there and carry that momentum into the rest of the year.”

Simon Langenfelder:“New team, same colors! It’s super exciting for me to continue racing on GASGAS bikes. With the support and guidance of this experienced team, I think I can really progress in the MX2 World Championship. I’ve spent a lot of time in Italy with my new teammates recently and everything is really positive. I’m really enjoying this new environment and team structure. This off-season isn’t quite as long as we had last year but for sure I can make improvements. One thing that I will be working on is my speed, to be faster through the opening laps of each race as the intensity after the gate drop is so high. But overall, the future looks really great, and I think 2022 will be the year that my results improve to the next level.”

Claudio de Carli – Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager:“It is an exciting step and a big honor to be leading GASGAS in MXGP next season. With the riders that we have, Jorge, Mattia, and Simon, I strongly believe that we can challenge for both the MXGP and MX2 World Championship titles in 2022. There are just over two months to go before round one in February and we are already ahead of schedule to be ready for the opening round in the UK. We have three really talented riders and from a technical point of view, I know we have the best bikes out there. It’s the start of a new chapter and the team can’t wait to begin the new season with an all-new look.”

Robert Jonas – VP Motorsports Offroad:“The GASGAS project has been an exciting one from the very beginning, and from 2022 GASGAS is set to have an even stronger presence in the FIM Motocross World Championship. Focusing the racing effort into one team, with three incredibly talented riders across MXGP and MX2, is a positive step for all involved and one that we believe will further establish GASGAS as one of the championship’s strongest teams. Ahead of the 2022 championship there is a short off-season, but we know that the team and riders will be more than ready for the first round in February.”

Calendar – 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship

Round 1: 20 Feb, MXGP of Great Britain, Matterley Basin
Round 2: 06 Mar, MXGP of Argentina, TBA
Round 3: 20 Mar, TBA
Round 4: 27 Mar, MXGP of The Netherlands, Oss
Round 5: 10 Apr, MXGP of Trentino (ITA), Pietramurata
Round 6: 24 Apr, MXGP of Latvia, Kegums
Round 7: 01 May, MXGP of MFR, Orlyonok
Round 8: 15 May, MXGP of Sardinia (ITA), Riola Sardo
Round 9: 29 May, MXGP of Spain, intu Xanadú – Arroyomolinos
Round 10: 05 Jun, MXGP of France, Ernee
Round 11: 12 Jun, MXGP of Germany, Teutschenthal
Round 12: 26 Jun, MXGP of Jakarta (INA), Jakarta
Round 13: 03 Jul, MXGP of Indonesia, Semarang
Round 14: 17 Jul, MXGP of Czech Republic, Loket
Round 15: 24 Jul, MXGP of Flanders (BEL), Lommel
Round 16: 07 Aug, MXGP of Sweden, Uddevalla
Round 17: 14 Aug, MXGP of Finland, Iitti-KymiRing
Round 18: 21 Aug, MXGP of Charente Maritime (FRA), St Jean d’Angely
Round 19: 04 Sep, MXGP of Turkey, Afyonkarahisar
Round 20: 18 Sep, TBA

Prado said: “Thank you for the messages of encouragement and for being so concerned about my health. As you know, after winning the first moto at the German GP, Jeffrey and I collided after the finish line, digging the handlebars into my armpit and having to undergo surgery that same night. Fortunately everything went well, but I don’t know the real extent of the injury. See you soon.”

See the crash here!