Red Bull KTM Factory Racing ripped out of a Grand Prix start gate for the first time this year and Sacha Coenen produced the goods with his KTM 250 SX-F to score 2nd place in Argentina. Simon Laegenfelder was 3rd overall meaning an MX2 double trophy haul for the opening round of 20 in Cordoba.
- The new Inifinito Race Track in Cordoba provides soft terrain, a quick layout, big jumps and is surrounded by a large crowd for its MXGP inauguration
- Lucas Coenen makes his MXGP class debut and the 2024 MX2 championship runner-up takes the KTM 450 SX-F to 6th overall
- Sacha Coenen Is the pick from the MX2 class with results of 9-1 in the two motos to place as runner-up. Simon Laegenfelder takes 3rd while Andrea Adamo was 10th after a first moto DNF
- Jeffrey Herlings will soon occupy the saddle of his KTM 450 SX-F in the next comeback step from right ACL reconstruction. The Dutchman will then confirm a timescale for his MXGP return
MXGP discovered a brand-new circuit for the Grand Prix of Argentina and the Infinito Race Track offered a different setting compared to the venue at Neuquen that had been the home of the South American fixture since 2015. The teams and riders tried to unlock all the fastest lines and potential of the course in Cordoba that was initially wet but quickly dried through the Sunday motos thanks to the warm climate and soft, sandy nature of the surface.
Sunday’s motos was the scene for more drama as the track invited a high pace and full commitment. Coenen fell on the first lap of the opening MX2 sprint (with the course in its wettest state) and worked his way back to 9th but then owned the second moto holeshot and took the checkered flag. Laegenfelder was P2 in the first moto but two small late falls in the afternoon dropped him to 6th and meant the third step of the podium. Adamo had to pull out of the initial moto with a technical issue and after spinning on the metal gate at the start. The former world champ was strong in the second moto to follow home Coenen for P2. Rossi ended the day with 19th after a 16-20 scorecard.
In MXGP Lucas Coenen closed a steady day of action with 7-8 scores and took home 27 points for P6. With the championship now underway, MXGP will hurry onto Cozar for the Grand Prix of Castilla la Mancha in two weeks.
Sacha Coenen, 9th and 1st for 2nd overall in MX2: “I knew I had good speed but I didn’t really have any expectations for this Grand Prix; I just wanted to push my hardest and see where we could arrive. The crash in the third corner of the first moto did not help and meant I had to come back from last position. it was not ideal. We didn’t make any changes to the bike because I feel really good with my setting – better than last season – and we’d worked hard for that this winter. It was great in the second moto and I had good flow after the holeshot.”
Andrea Adamo, DNF and 2nd for 10th overall in MX2: “A really good weekend for me. P1 in the Qualifying race and Pole Position was super but then it as a bummer to have a problem in race one and a DNF because I had been feeling good all day. With P2 in the second moto I believe we could have left Argentina with a podium and maybe the red plate, anyway, good feelings with the bike and good speed and fitness so we’re looking forward to Spain now.”
Marc-Antoine Rossi, 16th and 20th for 19th overall in MX2: “It was not easy to be back at Grand Prix speed on this track! I’m not that happy with my riding: the heat and the track itself was tough for me but this was a step back to competition and I’m still learning. Spain might be a bit better for me.”
Results MXGP Argentina 2025
1. Maxime Renaux (FRA), Yamaha, 2-1
2. Romain Febvre (FRA), Kawasaki, 1-2
3. Tim Gajser (SLO), Honda, 3-3
4. Mattia Guadagnini (ITA), Ducati, 4-4
5. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED), Fantic 5-7
6. Lucas Coenen (BEL), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 7-8
Standings MXGP 2025 after 1 of 20 rounds
1. Maxime Renaux (FRA), Yamaha, 57
2. Romain Febvre (FRA), Kawasaki, 56
3. Tim Gajser (SLO), Honda, 48
4. Mattia Guadagnini (ITA), Ducati, 40
5. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED), Fantic 35
6. Lucas Coenen (BEL), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 27
Results MX2 Argentina 2025
1. Kay de Wolf (NED), Husqvarna 1-5
2. Sacha Coenen (BEL) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 9-1
3. Simon Laegenfelder (GER), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 2-6
4. Liam Everts (BEL), Husqvarna 7-3
5. Camden McLellan (RSA), Triumph 5-8
10. Andrea Adamo (ITA), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, DNF-2
19. Marc-Antoine Rossi (FRA) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 16-20
Standings MX2 2025 after 1 of 20 rounds
1. Kay de Wolf (NED), Husqvarna, 49 points
2. Sacha Coenen (BEL) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 46
3. Simon Laegenfelder (GER), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 44
4. Liam Everts (BEL), Husqvarna 36
5. Andrea Adamo (ITA), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 32
19. Marc-Antoine Rossi (FRA) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 6
