MXGP of France: De Wolf and Everts rise to the challenge at Lacapelle-Marival

The MXGP of France at Lacapelle-Marival marked a challenging return for the FIM Motocross World Championship following a five-week break, with Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing enduring punishing heat and demanding track conditions. Both Liam Everts in MX2 and Kay de Wolf in MXGP secured resilient fourth-place overall finishes, demonstrating strong performances amid one of the season’s toughest weekends. The circuit’s hard-pack surface deteriorated rapidly under soaring temperatures and humidity, creating deep ruts and rough braking zones that tested rider endurance and skill. Liam Everts showed impressive composure throughout the MX2 races, delivering a standout qualifying session where he settled into second place behind local favourite Mathis Valin. Despite a tactical and tense opening moto, Everts managed to recover from an early setback and finished fifth, before maintaining a consistent pace to claim fourth in the second race. His combined results kept him fourth in the MX2 World Championship standings, reflecting steady progress and growing confidence on a physically demanding track. In the premier MXGP class, Kay de Wolf produced a mature and competitive display, securing second in qualifying behind Jeffrey Herlings and setting the fastest lap of the event, the only rider to break into the 1:38 bracket. De Wolf’s race performances were marked by consistency and resilience, including a controlled fourth-place finish in the first moto and a strong holeshot in the second, where he battled to fifth place. His efforts earned him fourth overall and maintained his position seventh in the MXGP World Championship standings as the series moves on to Germany. Both riders acknowledged the physical toll of the weekend, with de Wolf highlighting the rough track and heat as significant challenges, while Everts emphasised the importance of patience and careful management of the difficult conditions. Their performances underline the importance of consistency and strategic riding in the face of adverse environments, setting a positive tone for the upcoming rounds. With the championship progressing rapidly, the Nestaan Husqvarna team will look to build on these solid results as they prepare for the MXGP of Germany at Teutschenthal next weekend.