Another podium for Romain Febvre in Latvia

Romain Febvre delivered another strong performance at the Latvian GP in Kegums, securing a podium finish that reinforced his third place in the FIM World MXGP Motocross Championship standings. The Kawasaki Racing Team rider showed impressive pace throughout the event, starting the first race in second place before eventually slipping to fourth after a series of challenges. In the second race, Febvre claimed his third holeshot of the season and battled back from third to second, closing in on the leader in the final laps but ultimately running out of time to contest for the win. His combined results of fourth and second earned him third overall and narrowed the gap to second in the championship by eighteen points. Febvre reflected on his weekend as consistent, highlighting decent starts and improved physical condition in the second race. He acknowledged the pressure from rivals in the first moto, which led to minor errors and a drop in position, but expressed satisfaction with maintaining a podium spot and collecting valuable championship points. His ability to match the pace of the leaders and close the gap late in race two demonstrated his competitiveness and resilience, key qualities as the season progresses. Kawasaki teammate Pauls Jonass also enjoyed a standout weekend on home soil, achieving his best GP result of the season with fifth overall. Jonass faced some early challenges in the first race, losing positions after a momentary bog down in a tricky corner, but recovered well in the second race by executing a smart start that saw him move into fourth. His consistent performance and improved comfort with the bike setup contributed to a solid points haul, confirming his tenth place in the championship standings. Jonass praised the team’s efforts in fine-tuning suspension settings and making strategic decisions that enhanced his confidence and race craft. He also expressed gratitude for the support of the home crowd, which provided an emotional boost throughout the weekend. Both riders’ performances in Latvia underscore Kawasaki Racing Team’s competitive form and bode well for their ongoing championship campaigns as the MXGP season intensifies.