Race results: EMX125 RD5 – Lacapelle-Marival – Bauer wins

Ricardo Bauer delivered an impressive performance at the EMX125 round five in Lacapelle-Marival, securing a strong overall victory. Despite a challenging start in the first race, where he was positioned around eighteenth after the opening lap, Bauer steadily climbed through the field to finish second behind Moritz Ernecker. In the second race, Bauer started better and overtook Ernecker to take the lead, ultimately running clear to claim the win. His consistent pace and strategic overtaking were key factors in his success over the weekend. Moritz Ernecker showed remarkable speed and control in difficult conditions, capturing the holeshot in both races and leading much of the first. However, he was unable to maintain his lead against Bauer in the second race, settling for third overall. Behind them, the battle for podium positions was intense, with riders like Andrea Uccellini, Bertram Thorius, and Sleny Goyer all fighting for top spots. Thorius suffered a significant crash in the first race but managed to finish, although he later received a penalty for jumping on a waved yellow flag, which affected his final standings. Local favourite Sleny Goyer put in a strong showing at his home Grand Prix, finishing fourth overall after solid rides in both races. Gennaro Utech also impressed with consistent top-five finishes, contributing to a competitive field throughout the weekend. Levi Townley, returning to this level of racing for the first time since last year’s Arco round, demonstrated promising form by finishing seventh in race one and fifth overall, signalling potential for future rounds. The results from Lacapelle-Marival have significant implications for the championship standings, with Bauer’s victory boosting his position and momentum as the season progresses. Ernecker’s performances confirm his status as a strong contender, while other riders like Goyer and Townley will be looking to build on their promising results. The weekend highlighted the depth of talent in the EMX125 class and set the stage for an exciting continuation of the championship.