Federation captain Jonas Wing and federation coach Filip Thuresson have selected the following riders to represent Team Sweden at the Motocross des Nations in Erneé, France on October 7-8.
Filip Bengtsson in the MX2 class
Alvin Östlund in the MXGP class
Isak Gifting in the MXOPEN class
It feels very positive and exciting with these three riders for Ernee. They are all in really good shape and have shown their high capacity during the year. Filip and Isak will ride with a different machine size than normal this weekend and I think that can add extra energy and spark to the whole team. The preparations are in full swing and we are doing everything to create the best conditions to perform at our peak.
– Union captain Jonas Wing
Filip Bengtsson (Vimmerby MS, KTM, 32 years, Vimmerby)
Filip has represented Sweden in the Team WC on 8 occasions before, the first time in 2010 and most recently in 2019. Filip has driven nationally in recent years and leads the SM in the MX2 class.
Alvin Östlund (Woxnadalen’s MK, Honda, 26 years old, Hallstahammar)
Alvin has represented Sweden at the Team WC 7 times before and made his debut in the Team WC 2015 in Erneé. He competes in the WC MXGP and has had a good season with a best 10th place this year. In recent years, Alvin has driven the WC for various teams and has a lot of experience.
Isak Gifting (SMK Dala Falun, GAS GAS, 23 years old, Grycksbo)
Isak made his first Team WC 2021 in Italy, and was at the top in the MX2 class (did not participate in 2022 due to knee injury). Isak belongs to drivers 5-10 in this year’s MX2 WC. Isak competes for a French team in this year’s WC and feels ready to participate in MX1 with good support from GAS GAS and the team.
Words: Press Release
Image: Scott Dunne
