Qualifying race results: MX2 World Championship RD6 – Lacapelle-Marival

The MX2 qualifying race at Lacapelle-Marival delivered a gripping contest under challenging and technical track conditions. Guillem Farres initially took the lead and appeared set for a strong performance, but a fall early in the race allowed local favourite Mathis Valin to seize the advantage and ultimately claim victory. Valin’s win was a significant achievement on home soil, demonstrating his skill and composure in demanding circumstances. Liam Everts put in a solid ride to secure second place, despite intense pressure from Janis Reisulis, who was showing impressive pace throughout the race. Everts managed to maintain his position, fending off the Latvian rider’s advances to complete the podium. Farres, after his early mishap, recovered to finish fourth, just ahead of his teammate Camden McLellan, who rounded out the top five, highlighting a strong team performance. Further down the order, a notable battle unfolded between Sacha Coenen and Simon Längenfelder for positions outside the top ten. The German rider eventually overtook Coenen to take sixth place, with Coenen settling for seventh. These close contests underscored the competitive nature of the MX2 class and set the stage for an intriguing championship battle as the season progresses.