https://gatedrop.com Get the jump on Motocross news Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:54:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://gatedrop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-Simple-Professional-Name-Introduction-LinkedIn-Profile-Picture-32x32.png https://gatedrop.com 32 32 https://gatedrop.com/excl-matterley-basin-uncertain-to-host-mxgp-in-2026-and-beyond/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:54:05 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=191221 The British Grand Prix has long been a cornerstone of the MXGP calendar, with Matterley Basin providing one of the best tracks on the calendar. However, the future of the event remains uncertain as Infront Moto Racing continues to face challenges in securing its place on the schedule. David Luongo, CEO of Infront Moto Racing,...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-simon-langenfelder-matterley-basin-domination/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:28:36 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=186012 Simon Längenfelder put on a masterclass at the latest round of the MX2 World Championship, dominating across the weekend with impressive speed and composure. Whether it was rutty or hard-pack, the young German looked completely at home — reaffirming his love for Matterley Basin where he took his first ever GP win. We caught up...]]> https://gatedrop.com/confirmed-jens-walvoort-to-make-return-to-racing-at-matterley-basin/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:00:54 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=185800 Young Dutch talent Jens Walvoort is set to make his return to racing at this weekend’s MXGP of Great Britain at Matterley Basin after spending the past few months on the sidelines. The KTM BTS rider came into the 2025 season hoping to make a strong impression, but things didn’t go to plan after he...]]> https://gatedrop.com/confirmed-lewis-spratt-heads-to-matterley-basin-for-his-emx125-debut/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:19:57 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=185470 Young Irish talent, Lewis Spratt, is preparing to make his EMX125 debut this weekend at the iconic Matterley Basin circuit. While he’s no stranger to the GP paddock having previously attended events as a spectator, this will be his first time lining up to race at a European Championship level — and he’s relishing the...]]> https://gatedrop.com/entry-list-mxgp-of-great-britain-mxgp-mx2-emx250-emx125-mxe/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:06:46 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=185445 The MXGP World Championship heads to Matterley Basin this weekend – many riders favourite track on the calendar. It’s nice to see some additional Brits on the MXGP entry list: Maximillian Broadbelt, Ben Edwards and James Carpenter alongside the regulars. Tristan Purdon is also on the list. British based team, SAS TPC KTM are also...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-antonio-cairoli-confirms-he-will-race-the-british-mxgp/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:02:10 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=185433 As we reported last week, Antonio Cairoli has now officially confirmed he’ll be racing the British MXGP at Matterley Basin next weekend – and it’s exciting news for fans across the UK. The legendary Italian, a nine-time world champion, will line up on the all-new Ducati machine as the manufacturer continues its development push in...]]> https://gatedrop.com/rumour-antonio-cairoli-in-for-the-british-mxgp-at-matterley-basin/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:58:34 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=185021 Since stepping into a testing and development role with Ducati, Antonio Cairoli has raced two MXGP World Championship events. The nine-time world champion made his competitive debut on the Italian manufacturer’s machine at the Dutch Grand Prix in Arnhem last season, followed by a return to action earlier this year at the fifth round of...]]> https://gatedrop.com/2025-british-mxgp-early-bird-tickets-now-available/ Sat, 21 Dec 2024 14:40:09 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=174025 Get ready for the ultimate motocross showdown as the MXGP of Great Britain returns to one of the riders’ favourite tracks, Matterley Basin, on 21-22 June 2025! To celebrate, ticket sales officially launch this year before the end of year Festivities, and what better than an Early Bird Promotion that you won’t want to miss!...]]> https://gatedrop.com/video-looking-back-at-the-iconic-2024-matterley-basin-mxon/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:12:47 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=168472 Red Bull Motorsports went behind the scenes at this years MXoN event at Matterley Basin which was iconic! Australia won the Nations classification for the first time in history and Tim Gajser passed Jett Lawrence with two corners to go in the final moto that will be talked about for years. It was a special...]]> https://gatedrop.com/vlog-team-ireland-take-on-the-2024-matterley-basin-mxon/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:10:37 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=166929 Go behind the scenes with team Ireland at this years MXoN event which took place at Matterley Basin. Video courtesy of TMS Media.]]>