Simon Längenfelder (KTM): Severe stomach problems held him back

After finishing second in the first MX2 race in Shanghai, the German defending champion Simon Längenfelder (KTM) took the holeshot in the second race, but then dropped back to eighth place due to stomach cramps.

Camden Mc Lellan (Triumph) wins the Chinese Grand Prix ahead of Guillem Farres

South African Triumph works rider Camden Mc Lellan won the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai with a 1-2 finish, thereby keeping the title race in the MX2 Motocross World Championship wide open.

Shanghai: Camden Mc Lellan (Triumph) wins Race 1 ahead of Simon Längenfelder

In the closing stages of the first MX2 race in Shanghai, South African Triumph works rider Camden Mc Lellan edged out Simon Längenfelder (KTM) to keep the title race wide open.

Guillem Farres (Triumph) wins qualifying race, Längenfelder finishes 4th

MX2 World Championship leader Guillem Farres (Triumph) won the MX2 qualifying race at the MXGP of China in Shanghai and remains on course for the world title. Simon Längenfelder (KTM) finished fourth.

Simon Längenfelder (KTM) on Afyon: “First race win since Sardinia”

Defending MX2 champion Simon Längenfelder (KTM) had not managed to secure a victory in a race since the Sardinia Grand Prix on 12 April. In Turkey, the tide turned in the first race.

Disappointed Sacha Coenen (KTM): “A weekend to forget”

With his retirements in both races at the MXGP of Turkiye in Afyonkarahisar, Red Bull KTM factory rider Sacha Coenen has bowed out of the fight for the MX2 World Championship title.

Guillem Farres (Triumph) wins the MXGP of Turkiye ahead of Simon Längenfelder

With a 2-1 result, MX2 World Championship leader Guillem Farres (Triumph) won the Grand Prix of Turkiye in Afyonkarahisar, whilst Sacha Coenen (KTM) was forced to retire and consequently dropped down the standings.

Afyon: Drama for Sacha Coenen (KTM), race win for Simon Längenfelder (KTM)

Belgian title contender Sacha Coenen (KTM) had to mount a comeback after a false start, crashed heavily following a jump and was forced to retire from the race due to injury. Simon Längenfelder won.

Afyonkarahisar: Guillem Farres (Triumph) wins MX2 qualifying race

The Spanish MX2 World Championship leader Guillem Farres (Triumph) won the qualifying race for the MXGP of Turkey in Afyonkarahisar ahead of Sacha Coenen (KTM), Liam Everts (Husqvarna) and Simon Längenfelder (KTM)