Liam Everts claimed the MX2 red plate with 3-5 moto finishes and fourth overall in St. Jean d’Angely, as Kay de Wolf charged back from a qualifying DNF to secure fifth overall on race day.
The historic St. Jean d’Angely circuit on France’s stunning west coast set the stage for round three of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship, hosting its 19th MXGP since 1984. The 1610-metre, 15-turn layout welcomed the world’s best riders with new elevation changes, faster sections, and unpredictable weather that turned the hard-pack terrain into a technical challenge of the highest order.
Despite the demanding conditions, Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Liam Everts and Kay de Wolf delivered strong performances, each showcasing their raw speed and bar-to-bar riding styles as the MX2 championship battle took another dramatic twist.
#1 – Kay de Wolf: “It was definitely a tough weekend, and not the way I wanted things to go. The technical issue in qualifying put us on the back foot straight away, and starting from the outside in the first moto made it even harder. But I gave it everything I had – pushed through the pack, stayed focused, and did what I could in the conditions. The second moto was better, and I felt strong, but a small mistake near the end cost me a chance at third place. Losing the Red Plate is tough, but it’s a long season. I’m more motivated than ever to come back stronger at the next round in Sardinia.”
#26 – Liam Everts: “I’m really happy with how the weekend turned out. The track was super sketchy in parts with all the rain, so staying consistent and making smart decisions was important. The first moto went well – I got into the lead early and tried to control the race, but the conditions changed fast, and I had to settle for third. In the second moto, I had another good start and pushed hard, but I faded a bit towards the end and ended up fifth. It wasn’t perfect, but overall I’m proud of the effort, and to come away with the Red Plate feels amazing. Now the focus is on keeping this momentum going when we go to Sardinia in two weeks.”
Results – 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship, Round Three:
MX2 – Overall:1. Andrea Adamo (KTM) 47pts; 2. Simon Längenfelder (KTM) 45pts; 3. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha) 38pts; 4. Liam Everts (KTM) 36pts; 5. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 33pts; 7. Sacha Coenen (KTM) 25pts;
MX2 – Moto One:
1. Simon Längenfelder (KTM) 35:28.696; 2. Andrea Adamo (KTM) 35:32.626; 3. Liam Everts (Husqvarna) 35:47.791; 4. Sacha Coenen (KTM) 35:51.672; 6. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 35:57.132;
MX2 – Moto Two:
1. Andrea Adamo (KTM) 35:08.618; 2. Thibault Benistant (Yamaha) 35:09.186; 3. Simon Längenfelder (KTM) 35:14.753; 4. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 35:26.450; 5. Liam Everts (Husqvarna) 35:30.731; 14. Sacha Coenen (KTM) 36:32.031;
MX2 – Standings:1. Liam Everts (KTM) 135pts; 2. Simon Längenfelder (GASGAS) 132pts; 3. Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) 130pts; 4. Andrea Adamo (KTM) 124pts;6. Sacha Coenen (KTM) 101pts; 22. Marc-Antoine Rossi (KTM) 6pts;
