Podium and third in the MXGP standings for Romain Febvre

Romain Febvre secured a significant result at his home round of the FIM World MXGP Motocross Championship in Lacapelle-Marival, climbing to third in the overall standings with his second podium finish of the season. After a challenging first moto that saw him recover from a poor start and a fall to finish seventh, Febvre delivered a strong performance in the second race. He fought hard to claim third place following a close battle, demonstrating consistent lap times and resilience in front of the supportive French crowd. The Kawasaki Racing Team rider showed early promise by setting the fastest time in the morning warm-up and initially taking the lead out of the gate in the opening moto. Despite being pushed wide at the first turn and a subsequent fall, Febvre steadily regained positions and managed to finish in the top ten. His determination was evident in the second moto, where he made clean passes and set the fastest lap to secure a podium spot, marking a return to form since his last podium in Argentina. Febvre expressed satisfaction with the outcome, acknowledging the physical effort required after his first race and the motivation provided by the home fans. His 40-point haul has elevated him to third place in the championship standings, a boost for the Kawasaki team as the season progresses. Meanwhile, teammate Pauls Jonass faced a tough weekend, battling through difficulties including a crash in the second moto that left him fighting from the back of the pack to finish just outside the top ten, maintaining eleventh in the overall points. Kawasaki Racing Team manager Antti Pyrhönen praised the team’s efforts, highlighting the hard work and dedication that contributed to the weekend’s success. He noted that securing podiums in both classes was a positive sign as the team prepares for a demanding race schedule ahead. Pyrhönen also emphasised the significance of Febvre’s podium on home soil, describing it as a well-deserved reward after several near misses. The team now looks forward to building on this momentum in the upcoming rounds.