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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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