Fantic Factory Racing MXGP Faces Challenging MXGP of Latvia

The Fantic Factory Racing MXGP Team faced a challenging weekend at the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Kegums, Latvia. The sandy circuit proved difficult for both riders, Alberto Forato and Brent Van doninck, as they struggled to find the right rhythm and setup throughout the event. Despite these obstacles, the team took away valuable insights to prepare for upcoming races, with the MXGP of Italy in Montevarchi just two weeks away. In wet conditions during timed practice, Forato managed a respectable tenth-fastest time, narrowly missing a top-ten qualifying race finish by placing eleventh. Van doninck was close behind in thirteenth. However, the Grand Prix races on Sunday under sunnier skies saw both riders struggle on the technical sand track. Van doninck finished fifteenth in the first moto, while Forato lost ground early and ended twentieth. The second moto saw Forato crash but recover to thirteenth, while Van doninck’s race was cut short by a technical issue while running twelfth, denying him a potential top-ten finish. Both riders reflected on the difficulties of the weekend but remained optimistic. Forato acknowledged the complexity of the event and the ongoing work to find the right bike setup, expressing relief at finishing without injury and enthusiasm for competing in Italy in front of a home crowd. Van doninck highlighted gradual improvements despite the disappointing final result and looked forward to the next home Grand Prix, hinting at some surprises for fans. The weekend’s results underscore the demanding nature of the Latvian circuit and the challenges of motocross racing, particularly on sandy terrain. For Fantic Factory Racing, the focus now shifts to testing and refining their approach ahead of the Italian round, where both riders hope to capitalise on home advantage and improved performance. The team’s resilience and commitment to learning from setbacks will be crucial as the championship progresses.