OPENING PRESS CONFERENCE KICKS OFF HISTORIC MXGP OF SOUTH AFRICA RETURN IN JOHANNESBURG
JOHANNESBURG (South Africa), 3rd July, 2026 – The Opening Press Conference on Friday afternoon has officially kicked off the MXGP of South Africa in Johannesburg. At the Terra Topia circuit, all teams gathered to set up their bikes and take a first look at a track and preparing for the racing weekend. The Opening Ceremony…
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JOHANNESBURG USHERS IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE SEASON WITH THE MXGP OF SOUTH AFRICA!
For the first time in 18 years, the Republic of South Africa welcomes back the FIM Motocross World Championships for its eleventh round of the 19 scheduled, and it’s the Terra Topia MX Track that plays host, on the north-western edge of Johannesburg, the largest city in the South African nation! This will be only…
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MSA CSMX JUNIOR ENDURO CAMP HEADS TO CLUB ELANI THIS WEEKEND
Young enduro riders from across the region are invited to take part in the MSA CSMX Junior Enduro Camp, taking place from 3 to 5 July at Club Elani, Misverstand Dam. Designed for riders in the 65cc and 85cc junior classes, the camp provides a fun, safe and structured environment where young competitors can build…
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TIMETABLE AND ENTRY LISTS FOR THE MXGP OF REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
The FIM Motocross World Championship is back in South Africa after a 18-year wait! The MXGP and MX2 classes will rip the South African dirt on 4-5 July on the reshaped Terra Topia MX Track near Johannesburg! TIMETABLE MXGP ENTRY LIST MX2 ENTRY LIST Published by: Infront Moto Racing
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SELLER RESETS THE MASTERS ORDER
What SunBet ZX10 Masters Report by Tork CraftWhere Aldo Scribante, Gqeberha EPWhen Saturday 27 June 2026Community South Africa National Clinton back in winning style, Purificati still in charge Clinton Seller made a spectacular return to the SunBet ZX10R Masters motorcycle races supported by Tork Craft tools with a grand slam at Aldo Scribante’s fourth round…
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CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT LAC ROSE
The 2026 Senegal National Motocross Championship came to a close at Lac Rose, where riders battled for the final championship honours in the Minimes, Junior, Open and Veterans classes. The final round delivered plenty of close racing as competitors gave their all in pursuit of the 2025/2026 championship titles. The day concluded with the Awards…
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CROSS COUNTRY DRAMA AT WARTBURG
What South African Cross Country Moto Round 3 ReportWhere Wartburg, KwaZulu NatalWhen Saturday 22 June 2026Community South Africa National Team Tork Craft stars in third round Nationals The third round of South African Cross Country Motorcycle racing season supported by Tork Craft came to a dramatic climax at Wartburg in KwaZulu Natal over the weekend.…
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MSA MINI X MOTOCROSS TRAINING DAY
Young riders and beginners will have the chance to experience motocross in a fun and supportive setting at the upcoming Mini X Motocross Training Day, taking place at Border Motocross Club on Sunday, 28 June. Starting at 9:00 am, the day is open to all with free entry, making it the perfect opportunity for newcomers…
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SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE FOR FIM AFRICA FMNS
For those of you who missed the recent press release and launch of the FIM Africa Continental Sustainability Campaign for Motorcycling. Please find here below the release for your reference and subsequent action. FIM Africa is proud to be launching this new campaign with the support of Ross Branch, the newly appointed FIM Sustainability Ambassador.…
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MSA MARSHALS GEAR UP FOR THE FIM MXGP
Motorsport South Africa (MSA) recently hosted a comprehensive marshal training session at Legends MX Track as preparations continue for the upcoming MXGP event. Held on Saturday, 13 June 2026, the training was presented by experienced officials Nigel Cosway and Rob Webber and brought together a large group of both new and experienced marshals. The training…
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WOMEN MAKING THEIR MARK AT THE MAZAGAN SAND RACE TEST EVENT 2026
The Mazagan Sand Race Test Event, held on 13 and 14 June 2026, showcased the growing role of women in motorcycle sport, both on and off the track. The FIM Africa Women’s Commission was pleased to see women contributing in a wide range of important roles throughout the event. From registration and timekeeping to race…
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FSAM CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES TO BE DECIDED AT LAC ROSE
The 2026 Senegal National Motocross Championship reaches its conclusion this Sunday, 21 June, with the season finale set to take place at Lac Rose. Riders from across the country will line up for one final battle as championship honours are decided in the Minimes, Junior, Open and Veterans categories. With the title race reaching its…
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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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