Round 18 of the FIA Motocross World Championship in Turkey brought intense battles in the MX2 category. Here’s a recap of both thrilling races and the standout winners:
Race 1: Speed, Strategy, and Surprising Turns
The first MX2 race kicked off with Fucho Zeni claiming his first Fox Hole Shot of the season. However, the lead quickly changed hands. Simon Langenfelder, Lucas Coenen, and Kay de Wolf engaged in fierce competition throughout the race. Early crashes involving Zanki, Mlen, and championship leader Kay de Wolf caused significant shake-ups in the standings.
All eyes were on the battle between Langenfelder and Coenen. On lap seven, Lucas Coenen made his move, passing Langenfelder to take the lead. The drama didn’t end there; Liam Everts also fought his way into third place, while Quentin Prunier climbed to fourth before finishing in tenth due to a late fall. In the end, Lucas Coenen secured his 13th race win of the season.
Race 2: A Second Win and Changes in the Standings
The second race mirrored the excitement of the first. Lucas Coenen once again took the Fox Hole Shot, with Langenfelder and Kay de Wolf chasing closely behind. One of the key battles of the race was between Quinton Prunier and Liam Everts, with Everts overtaking Prunier, who ultimately finished in 13th place.
Coenen never lost his momentum, eventually overtaking his teammate Kay de Wolf to claim his 14th race victory of the season. With a double race win, Coenen strengthened his position, finishing first, followed by Kay de Wolf in second and Har in third.
Overall Standings: The Championship Battle Continues
With these two victories, Lucas Coenen has successfully narrowed the points gap with Kay de Wolf in the championship standings. Although Kay de Wolf still holds the lead, the gap has been reduced to just 44 points. The next two rounds will be crucial in the battle for the championship.
The intense competition in the MX2 category has made this one of the most exciting moments of the season. Lucas Coenen’s rise is a storyline to watch closely as the championship race heats up.
