SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM CONFIRMED FOR 2026 FIM JUNIOR MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP & CUP
Motorsport South Africa is proud to announce the riders selected to represent South Africa at the 2026 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship & Cup, taking place in Jinín, Czech Republic, from 4 to 5 July 2026. The prestigious annual event brings together some of the world’s most promising young motocross competitors, providing a platform for…
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HEAT? WHAT HEAT? RIDERS KEEP CHARGING AT MX MARRAKECH
The soaring temperatures at MX Marrakech have done little to slow down the action on track as riders continue to take on the challenging circuit with determination and commitment. While spectators search for shade from the Moroccan sun, competitors are pushing through the dust and heat, tackling every jump, corner and straight with the same…
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FOSTERING SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN THE FIM THROUGH EDUCATION
On the seventh and final day of FIM Sustainability Week, the focus turns to a project that brings the organisation closer to where decisions are made, and events unfold: the FIM Hospitality initiative. Taking FIM hospitality to the heart of the action The concept is straightforward – to establish a functional FIM presence at the…
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WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY IN MOTORCYCLING
FIM Women’s Commission – 20 Years: Past, Present and Future As part of the FIM Sustainability Week, the FIM Women’s Commission proudly marks its twentieth anniversary by highlighting the essential role of women in leadership and sustainability across the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). This milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the past, recognise…
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MSA MINI X MOTOCROSS TRAINING DAY SET FOR THUNDER VALLEY
Young riders and aspiring motocross enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience the sport firsthand when the Mini X Motocross Training Day takes place at Thunder Valley in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, 7 June. The training day is aimed at introducing newcomers to motocross in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Participants will receive guidance from…
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NATURE AT THE HEART OF MOTORCYCLING: A DAY OF ACTION ACROSS THE SPORT
On World Environment Day, motorcycle sport shifts from narrative to evidence. Across championships, teams and federations, FIM Sustainability Week serves as a working platform where initiatives are implemented, examined and shared, reflecting continuous work rather than a symbolic moment. Superbike: from strategy to measurable change WorldSBK marks the day with a structural milestone: entry into…
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FIM NAMES BERTA ABELLÁN AND ROSS BRANCH AS NEW SUSTAINABILITY AMBASSADORS, STRENGTHENING GLOBAL COMMITMENT
The FIM marks a major milestone during Sustainability Week with the appointment of two new high-profile Sustainability Ambassadors: Berta Abellán (Spain) and Ross Branch (Botswana) — a strategic expansion that reinforces the organisation’s global commitment to sustainability in motorcycling. Berta Abellán, alongside fellow Ambassador Takahisa Fujinami, Toni Bou and other riders and representatives of Honda…
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ONA COLOMBO BÁEZ, 13 YEARS OLD AND ALREADY A MOTOCROSS PIONEER
Born in Brazil, Raised in Senegal: An Unusual Journey At just 13 years old, Ona Colombo Báez holds Spanish nationality and has a story unlike any other. Born in Brazil, she has lived in Senegal since 2017, in the coastal suburb of Ngor in Dakar, where roads run alongside the ocean and weekends are filled…
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SOUTH AFRICA’S DIEGO DE PONTE STEPS UP FOR MOTOJUNIOR GP ROUND 2 AT ESTORIL
South African rider Diego de Ponte will continue his European racing campaign after being announced as part of the IUM Motorsports line up for Round 2 of the MotoJunior GP Championship at the Circuito do Estoril in Portugal on 13 and 14 June 2026. Following a strong start to his 2026 ESBK season, where he…
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AFRICA UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT DURING FIM SUSTAINABILITY WEEK
The exemplary work of FIM Africa – one of the FIM’s six Continental Unions (CONU) – comes under the FIM Sustainability Week spotlight today – Wednesday 3 June – when the focus shifts to the launch of the 2026 FIM Africa Sustainability Campaign for Motorcycling in Africa. With the theme of ‘Ride Sustainably. Build Resistance.…
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ROUND 4 OF THE ZAMBIA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP HEADS TO KITWE
The Zambia Motor Sports Association will host Round 4 of the Zambia Motocross Championship at Mindola Dam in Kitwe on 13 June 2026. Competitors from across the country will gather for another important round of the championship as the season continues to build momentum. The Mindola Dam circuit, a well-known venue on the Zambian motocross…
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ENDURO STEPS UP: LEADERSHIP, ACTION AND A UNITED PUSH FOR SUSTAINABILITY
FIM EnduroGP World Championship builds on its recognised sustainability leadership with a strengthened Sustainability Week campaign, while FIM Hard Enduro World Championship reinforces its commitment through a clear and structured manifesto. Maurizio Micheluz – Track Inspector, FIM EnduroGP © Pole Position Communication Enduro, a discipline deeply rooted in nature, is stepping up its response to…
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MOTORSPORT SOUTH AFRICA TO HOST MXGP MARSHAL TRAINING PROGRAMME AT LEGENDS MX TRACK
Motorsport South Africa (MSA) will host a dedicated Motocross Marshal Training Programme on 13 June 2026 at Legends MX Track as part of preparations for the upcoming MXGP of South Africa. Supported by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), the training forms part of MSA’s ongoing commitment to strengthening motorsport safety standards and ensuring that…
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FIM SUSTAINABILITY REPORT PUBLICATION SIGNALS START OF FIM SUSTAINABILITY WEEK
This year’s FIM Sustainability Week gets under way with the publication of the FIM Sustainability Report 2025 that marks the end of the 2021-2025 ‘The Future in Pole Position’ strategic period – a time of consolidation, implementation and reflection – and signals a new phase when the experience gained over the past five years will be used…
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ALEXIS VARAGNE COMPLETES DEMANDING DESAFÍO RUTA 40 CHALLENGE
Senegalese rally-raid rider Alexis Varagne has successfully completed the Desafío Ruta 40 in Argentina, the second round of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship. Competing against some of the world’s top rally-raid riders, Varagne faced a challenging week of racing across a variety of terrain, including high-altitude mountain passes, vast dune fields and rocky canyon tracks.…
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MXGP RETURNS TO SOUTH AFRICA IN 2026
South African motocross fans can officially mark their calendars as the FIM Motocross World Championship returns to Johannesburg on 5 July 2026 for the South African Grand Prix at the Terra Topia Motocross Track. The highly anticipated event will bring the world’s top motocross riders back to local soil as the 2026 MXGP season heads…
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NENGIMOTE HANSON RELEASES RIDING THE FUTURE
FIM Africa congratulates Nengimote Hanson on the release of his new book, Riding The Future. As the Young President of the National Association of Bikers in Nigeria, Hanson shares his personal journey, the challenges he has faced, the milestones achieved and his vision for the future of the biking community across Africa. The book explores…
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MALAN’S FIRST NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY WIN
What SA National Cross Country & Team Tork Craft reportWhere Bloemfontein & Northern RegionsWhen Saturday 16 May 2026Community South Africa National Maddy storms Bloemfontein as Team Tork Craft stars It was another brilliant day at the races for Team Tork Craft on Saturday. Not only did its riders dominate the South African Cross Country Championship…
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ZAMBIA HIGH COMMISSION IN NAIROBI FLAGS OFF EAST AFRICAN BIKERS HEADED TO LIVINGSTONE FOR AFRICA BIKE CULTURE FESTIVAL
Nairobi, Kenya – May 17, 2026The Zambia High Commission in Nairobi today officially flagged off a delegation of adventure motorcyclists traveling overland from East Africa to Livingstone, Zambia, to participate in the highly anticipated Africa Bike Culture Festival, scheduled to take place from May 22 to 25, 2026. The colorful ceremony, held at the Zambia…
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TEAM TORK CRAFT’S GREAT, BUSY WEEKEND
What Team Tork Craft Motocross UpdateWhere Legends Motocross Track, PretoriaWhen 9-10 May 2026Community Gauteng Regional Motocross domination followed by a day of learning Team Tork Craft enjoyed a very busy time at the Legends motocross track in Pretoria over the weekend. It started with a hugely successful outing for the entire team at the second…
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ROUND 7 HEADS TO LAC ROSE THIS SUNDAY
The Senegal Motocross Championship returns to Lac Rose on Sunday, 17 May 2026, for Round 7 of the season as riders prepare for another important day of championship racing. Hosted as the Grand Prix Mad Bikes, the event will feature competition in the Minimes, Junior and Open classes at one of Senegal’s best known motocross…
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THREE DAYS OF LEARNING AND RIDER DEVELOPMENT IN KITWE, ZAMBIA
The FIM Africa Train the Trainer programme recently took place in Kitwe, Zambia, with three days focused on rider development, coaching education and practical training. Facilitated by FIM Africa and the FIM Africa Women in Motorcycling Commission, the programme was hosted by Copperbelt Dirt Bike Riders from 28 to 30 April under the guidance of…
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INTERNATIONAL MOTO TOURING FESTIVAL WRAPPED UP IN MARRAKECH ON 26 APRIL
MX Marrakech hosted the first edition of the International Moto Touring Festival from 23 to 26 April. Riders and clubs from across Morocco and around the world came together for a few days built on passion, shared experiences and new connections. There was a strong focus on women riders, companions and organisers, recognising their role…
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TORK CRAFT ON TOP IN CAPE NATIONAL MX
What South African National Motocross Round 2 ReportWhere Zone 7, Cape TownWhen Saturday 25 April 2026Community South Africa National Smith, Bam, star as Team Tork Craft shines at Zone 7 Travelling all the way to the Cape did not deter Team Tork Craft bringing home the silverware when the third round South African National Motocross…
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BRAD TAKES ELEVENTH PLACE IN THE SPANISH GP
Changeable weather conditions in southern Spain finally settled on sunshine and blue skies for the 40th year of MotoGP at the Circuito de Jerez. The 4.4km course is one of the most familiar on the Grand Prix calendar thanks to its constant presence both as a world championship host and testing venue. The Grand Prix…
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BRAD BATTLES TO FOURTH PLACE FINISH IN CHAOTIC SPANISH SPRINT RACE
Brad Binder endured a frantic and exciting flag-to-flag Spanish Grand Prix Sprint at a soaking Circuit de Jerez today. The South African brought his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 home in 4th place for round four of the season. MotoGP gathered at the busy Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto for the 40th year…
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REMINDER: GSR WEBINARS REGISTRATION
All affiliated federations are reminded that the annual online webinars on the General Sporting Regulations (GSR’s) are coming up. Attendance is required for all delegates serving on Sporting Commissions, as well as Observers. Please note that only registered participants will be granted access. Webinar dates: Secure your spot here:https://forms.office.com/r/H9sqnqhCw5 RAPPEL : INSCRIPTION AUX WEBINAIRES GSR…
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FIM AFRICA SUSTAINABILITY WEBINAR – 6 MAY 2026
FIM Africa will host an online Sustainability Webinar on Wednesday, 6 May at 18:00 CAT. The session offers Sustainability Stewards an opportunity to stay current and build their knowledge. Attendance and the examination are free of charge. A fee will only apply should a licence be required after the webinar. FMNs are encouraged to register…
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SENEGAL MX CHAMPIONSHIP HEADS TO SEBIKOTANE FOR ROUND 6
Motocross returns to the spotlight this weekend as the Senegal MX Championship continues with Round 6, taking place in Sebikotane on Sunday, 19 April 2026. Racing gets underway at 08:30, with riders in the Open Junior MIMME category set to line up for a competitive day on the dirt. With championship points on the line,…
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RIDE SMART, RIDE RESPONSIBLY
Safety isn’t just a personal choice — it’s a responsibility to the community in Nigeria, and a principle that applies to all countries worldwide. The 2026 Nationwide Motorcycle Safety Campaign is here to remind every rider in Nigeria that being “smart” starts before you even turn the key. From improving technical skills to wearing the…
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