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AUSTIN SENIOR DOMINATES AT HOME TO REGAIN JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD AT MATTERLEY BASIN

24.06.2025 News News 2025 Press Releases

MATTERLEY BASIN (Great Britain) 22nd June 2025 –  Austin Senior thrilled the home crowd with a dominant performance at round three of the 2025 Junior e-Motocross Series, held alongside the MXGP of Great Britain at Matterley Basin. After a hard-fought race one win and a commanding ride in race two, the young Brit reclaimed the top step of the podium and took over the red plate as the new championship leader heading into the final two rounds. 

The action got underway on Saturday morning at Matterley Basin with a timed practice session, setting the stage for the first of two seven-minute-plus-one-lap races. A full gate of 40 eager young riders from 10 different countries lined up on the iconic MXGP track, kicking off the Junior e-Motocross weekend in style. Austin Senior, round one winner, set the pace early by clocking the fastest lap aboard his KTM SX-E 5. 

Race one delivered plenty of exciting battles, with Austin Senior and Austria’s Raphael Edlinger locked in a fierce fight for the lead for much of the race. In the end, it was home hero Senior who held his nerve to take the win by just over a second, much to the delight of the British crowd. Round two winner Cesar Lagut claimed the final podium spot aboard his GASGAS MC-E 5, closely followed by Spain’s Arik Lazaro, who crossed the line just one second behind. 

The battle between Senior and Edlinger continued in Sunday’s race two, with the pair leading the pack into the opening lap. Senior immediately set about extending his lead, but a mistake on lap two saw him lose his advantage. The young Brit regrouped and pushed his KTM SX-E 5 to the limit, crossing the line with a huge 30-second lead. Claiming an epic overall home race win, Austin also took control of the red plate ahead of the final two rounds of the series.

Edlinger claimed another runner-up finish to earn second overall. Britain’s Oliver Webb clocked a third-place result in race two also ensured that he finished on the overall podium in front of the home crowd. The 2025 Junior e-Motocross Series resumes at the MXGP of Czech Republic on July 26-27 for rounds four and five. 

Austin Senior: “Winning at home means everything. The crowd was amazing and it really helped me keep going. Winning overall and getting the red plate here – it doesn’t get much better than that so thank you to my family for all their support.”

CESAR LAGUT TAKES VICTORY AND CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD AT ROUND TWO OF 2025 JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES IN GERMANY

24.06.2025 News News 2025 Press Releases

TEUTSCHENTHAL (Germany) 1 June 2025 – Cesar Lagut has claimed victory at round two of the 2025 Junior e-Motocross Series in Teutschenthal, held alongside the Liqui Moly MXGP of Germany. The exciting second round saw a new winner emerge, as the young French rider stepped up to take the top spot. With this result, Lagut now leads the championship standings, with round one winner Austin Senior close behind in second.

Saturday morning in Teutschenthal saw the weekend get underway with a timed practice session, setting the tone for the first of two seven-minute-plus-one-lap races. The iconic MXGP track hosted a full gate of 40 enthusiastic young riders, representing 10 nations, creating an exciting start to the Junior e-Motocross action. Round one winner Austin Senior carried his strong form into this weekend, posting the fastest time aboard his KTM SX-E 5.

Race one provided no shortage of entertainment, with France’s Cesar Lagut battling to a hard-earned victory on his GASGAS MC-E 5. Spaniard Arik Lazaro put the pressure on Lagut throughout the race in the battle for first, finishing just 2.5 seconds behind Lagut. Countryman Rodrigo Angel held off Josh Janssens to put his Husqvarna EE-5 on the box in third place.

Bouncing back in style after a DNF in Saturday’s opener, Senior stormed to an impressive race two victory aboard his KTM SX-E 5. The race delivered a thrilling three-way battle for the lead, with both Angel and Lagut keeping the pressure on right to the finish. Just off the podium, Lazaro showed strong pace to secure fourth, while Roan Calado Reyes rounded out an exciting top five.

With a 1-3 scorecard, French talent Lagut secured the overall win at round two in Teutschenthal, taking over the championship lead in the process. Senior had to settle for second overall, with his race one DNF proving costly in the points chase. The British rider now sits second in the standings after two rounds, tied on points with Spain’s Angel. Senior will no doubt be aiming to reclaim the top step when the series heads to his home round at the MXGP of Great Britain in three weeks’ time.

Cesar Lagut: “It’s amazing to win this weekend and I loved riding this track, it’s so fun. I’m really grateful to my family and sponsors for getting me here and always supporting me. I’m looking forward to the next round at Matterley Basin!”

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AUSTIN SENIOR VICTORIOUS IN FRANCE AT OPENING ROUND OF 2025 JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES

24.06.2025 News News 2025 Press Releases

ERNÉE (France) 25 May 2025 – The 2025 Junior e-Motocross Series launched in dramatic fashion in Ernée, France, where intense competition and electric excitement marked the season opener. Among the standout performers was Britain’s Austin Senior, who claimed the overall victory with a runner-up finish in race one and a commanding win in race two aboard his KTM SX-E 5.

The weekend kicked off on Saturday morning with a timed practice session in Ernée, setting the stage for the first of two seven-minute-plus-one-lap races. A full start gate of 40 eager young riders from 10 different countries lined up on the iconic MXGP track, delivering an exciting opening to the Junior e-Motocross action. It was French rider Cesar Lagut who put his GASGAS MC-E 5 at the top of the timesheets in timed practice, much to the delight of the home fans.

In the opening race of the 2025 series, Latvia’s Ricards Mihailovs took control from the first lap and never looked back, crossing the line on his Husqvarna EE 5 with a commanding 10-second advantage. Britain’s Austin Senior held steady in second throughout, consistently chasing down Mihailovs in a strong performance that followed his runner-up result in timed practice. Kolbe Sole, another British hopeful, was running fifth until a stellar final lap saw him climb into third. Meanwhile, Cesar Lagut, fuelled by support from the home crowd, fought his way up to fourth.

Sunday’s race two belonged to Austin Senior, who delivered a dominant ride from start to finish on his KTM SX-E 5, winning by a 17-second margin. With 2-1 results, Senior secured the overall win at round one and holds the championship lead going forward, though he is tied on points with Ricards Mihailovs. Mihailovs and Britain’s George Forrest battled it out for second, with the Latvian ultimately holding on to take the position. Home rider Cesar Lagut impressed again with another fourth-place finish, building momentum he’ll look to carry into next weekend’s round two in Germany. Rounding out the top five was British rider Oliver Webb.

The Junior e-Motocross series attracted a strong crowd, with the fan-favourite track perfectly complementing the energy of the young riders and showcasing the impressive performance of their electric machines. Following an action-packed opening round, the 2025 series resumes in just one week’s time at the Liqui Moly MXGP of Germany in Teutschenthal, taking place May 31–June 1.

Austin Senior: “I’m so excited to have won the first round of the season! It was so fun to race the same track as the MXGP riders I look up to, and to win race two and the overall is amazing. Thank you to my family for all their help and of course my sponsors, I can’t wait for next weekend already!”

CALENDAR CONFIRMED FOR 2025 JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES!

27.02.2025 News News 2025 Press Releases

The highly anticipated calendar for the 2025 Junior e-Motocross Series is now complete with the tour once again taking place alongside five rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship. Returning for its fifth edition, the e-powered racing series begins at the MXGP of France on May 24/25 before travelling to Germany, Great Britain, and then a two-round, double-header event in Loket, Czech Republic brings the season to an exciting conclusion. Registration to take part in the 2025 campaign opens on March 5.

Now entering its fifth year of safely introducing talented young riders to competing on MXGP circuits, the Junior e-Motocross Series continues to grow in popularity with each passing season. Contested over five rounds and featuring a Time Practice session followed by two points-paying races, the series puts aspiring youngsters one step closer to realising their dreams of one day becoming a professional racer.


Following the opening round in Ernee, France, the series continues one week later at a regular stop on the calendar – Teutschenthal in Germany – on June 1. Three weeks later the tour resumes for round three at the popular Matterley Basin circuit in southern England on June 22. Then, after a five-week break, the final two rounds take place in the Czech Republic and draw to a close what’s expected to be another memorable year of racing.

The entry requirements remain the same for 2025. Riders must compete on a KTM SX-E 5, GASGAS MC-E 5, or Husqvarna EE 5, and be aged between 6-8 years old (age taken on January 1, 2025). A valid racing licence from a national federation is also necessary, as well as a commitment to entering at least three rounds of the series. All entrants will receive a special care package consisting of branded merchandise dependent on the bike they register with at the first event they attend.

2025 European Junior e-Motocross Series Calendar

Round 1: 25 May – MXGP of France, Ernee

Round 2: 1 June – MXGP of Germany, Teutschenthal

Round 3: 22 June – MXGP of Great Britain, Matterley Basin,

Rounds 4 & 5: 26/27 July – MXGP of Czech Republic, Loket

Lucas Bos Crowned 2024 Junior e-Motocross Series Champion At Final Round In Switzerland

26.08.2024 News News 2024 Press Releases

Lucas Bos has won the 2024 Junior e-Motocross Series at the fifth and final round at the MXGP of Switzerland. The French youngster clinched the title following an impressive season that saw him secure two overall wins and two other podium finishes. At round five, it was Ryan Gabriel who claimed the overall win.

The 2024 Junior e-Motocross Series headed to Switzerland for round five, with 36 eager young competitors taking to the start line in Frauenfeld. Saturday saw riders complete a timed practice session and the first of two seven-minute-plus-one-lap races, with the second race contested on Sunday morning.

Heading into the final round with a healthy 24-point lead in the series standings, France’s Lucas Bos made his intentions clear from the off, going fastest in timed practice on his KTM SX-E 5. After his strong performance at round three, Belgium’s Roan Calado Reyes was second, with Austria’s Ryan Gabriel in third.

Race one on Saturday was super competitive, with Ryan Gabriel steering his Husqvarna EE 5 to a commanding 12-second victory after an intense battle with Lucas Bos. Under the blazing Swiss sun, Bos took the lead on lap two, but the young Austrian claimed it back with three laps to go. Rounding out the podium was France’s Mathis Negre, who finished just three seconds behind countryman Bos after battling with Alexander Bihlmann for most of the race.

Sunday morning’s race two saw the weather take a turn for the worse, with heavy rain causing the race to be red-flagged.

Lucas Bos was crowned 2024 2024 Junior e-Motocross Series champion after his second-place finish in race one. Germany’s Alexander Bihlmann had an impressive year in the series on his GASGAS MC-E 5, with a race win and two podiums under his belt, to finish second overall. Taking to the final step of the podium was Frenchman Mathis Negre who earned a well-deserved third place overall.

The Junior e-Motocross Series saw huge success in 2024, with a packed start gate every round and huge crowds drawn to watch each race. Taking on four different MXGP tracks, the series showcased the impressive capability of the KTM, GASGAS, and Husqvarna machines while also inspiring the younger generation of riders.

Lucas Bos: “I’m so happy to have won the series this year, it’s an amazing feeling! I’ve worked really hard all year and so have my family so thank you to everyone that has helped. I’ve loved racing this series!”

Lucas Bos Extends Championship Lead While Ryan Gabriel Claims First Overall Win at Rounds Three and Four of 2024 Junior e-Motocross Series

21.07.2024 News News 2024 Press Releases

Lucas Bos topped the timesheets on Saturday at round three of the 2024 Junior e-Motocross Series, steering his KTM SX-E 5 to victory in race two. The Frenchman extended his lead in the overall standings to an impressive 24 points. On Sunday, it was Austrian Ryan Gabriel who came out on top at round four, the second round of the double-header at the MXGP of Czech Republic.

Hosting rounds three and four of the 2024 Junior e-Motocross Series, the hard-pack circuit in Loket, Czech Republic, was perfect for the 40 youngsters lining up to compete. Both days saw riders take on a timed practice session, followed by two seven-minute-plus-one-lap-races. In the first timed practice session of the weekend, it was Austria’s Ryan Gabriel who topped the timesheets on his Husqvarna EE 5, with Alexander Bihimann and Lucas Bos coming in second and third.

Saturday’s first race saw Alexander Bihimann dominate, leading the whole race to come out on top aboard his GASGAS MC-E 5. Securing his best result of the series so far, it was Belgium’s Roan Calado Reyes who took second place on the last lap after lying in third for the first two laps. Ryan Gabriel rounded out the top three in race one.

Race two belonged to series leader Lucas Bos, who steered his KTM SX-E 5 to victory in Loket. Taking the lead on the second lap, the French youngster then maintained it for the rest of the race to secure his spot on the top of the podium, taking the overall round three win at the same time. Just three seconds behind Bos was fellow Frenchman Mathis Negre in second, with Austria’s Raphael Edlinger in third.

Sunday morning saw the enthusiastic young riders line up for round four of the Junior e-Motocross Series. Ryan Gabriel put in the fastest time again in the second timed practice of the weekend, making his intentions clear ahead of the upcoming two races.

Lucas Bos, fuelled by his win in race two on Saturday, took control in Sunday’s race one and moved into the lead by lap two, maintaining it until the finish to claim the victory. Ryan Gabriel secured a solid runner-up finish, with current championship runner-up Alexander Bihimann coming home in third.

Race two saw a new victor emerge, with Austria’s Raphael Edlinger claiming his first victory of the series after leading the race from start to finish. Collecting another runner-up finish and proving that consistency is key, Ryan Gabriel put in an excellent ride to secure the overall round four win. Third place went to Denmark’s Vitus Horsebog who finished less than a second behind Gabriel.

The Junior e-Motocross series entertained the packed crowds at the MXGP of Czech Republic, showcasing the capability of the Husqvarna, KTM, and GASGAS machines as well as the talent of the next generation of riders. After four exciting rounds of racing, the 2024 Junior e-Motocross series comes to a close in Fraunfeld, Switzerland, on August 24-25 for round five.

Lucas Bos: “I’m so happy to have won on Saturday, and it’s really exciting that I am leading the championship. I’m going to work really hard before Switzerland so hopefully I can win the series there!”

Ryan Gabriel: “I can’t believe I finally got my first overall win at round four! It’s a great feeling and I have enjoyed racing in Loket all weekend. I’m excited for the last round of the series in Switzerland.”

Victory at Home for Lucas Bos at Opening Round of 2024 Junior e-Motocross Series in France

19.05.2024 News News 2024 Press Releases

Lucas Bos has secured the overall win on home soil at the opening round of the 2024 Junior e-Motocross series after winning race one and finishing as runner-up in race two. Competing on a KTM SX-E 5, the young French rider put in a commanding performance all weekend on the hillsides of St Jean d’Angely at the MXGP of France.

The technical St Jean d’Angely circuit in France hosted the 2024 Junior e-Motocross season opener, where a near full gate of riders took to the line. Beginning with a timed practice session on Saturday morning followed by the first of two seven-minute-plus-one-lap races, eager young riders from twelve different countries took on the iconic MXGP track. It was France’s Lucas Bos who topped the timesheets for the first time over the weekend on his KTM SX-E 5, ahead of Mathis Negre and Ryan Gabriel.


The first race of the series provided no shortage of entertainment, with some impressive battles happening throughout. Keeping his momentum from timed practice, Lucas Bos took the lead on lap two and maintained it for the rest of the race to secure his first victory. Just behind Bos, a three-way battle for second place was ongoing between Ryan Gabriel, Alexander Bihimann, and Vitus Horseborg. Ultimately, it was Austria’s Gabriel who clinched second place on the final lap aboard his Husqvarna EE 5, with Alexander Bihimann rounding out the top three on his GASGAS MC-E 5.

Race two saw a new victor emerge as Jonas Moutin took the win over Lucas Bos, also on home soil. The French pair traded places for the duration of the race, but it was Jonas, on his KTM SX-E 5, who took the lead on the final lap, leaving Lucas in second. Denmark’s Vitus Horsebog had an excellent start, going into lap one in fourth, which he managed to one-up by the finish line, going third-fastest in race two just five seconds behind Moutin.

The Junior e-Motocross series drew plenty of spectators, with the fan-favourite track suiting the enthusiastic young riders and demonstrating the impressive capability of their machines. After a thrilling opening round, the 2024 Junior e-Motocross series continues in two weeks’ time at the MXGP of Germany in Teutschenthal on June 2-3.

Lucas Bos: “I’m really happy to have won overall, especially after winning yesterday. I loved racing in the championship last year so to win now is amazing. Thank you to my family and my sponsors for helping me get here, I can’t wait for the next races.”

Race Weekend Overall:

1. Lucas Bos (FRA, KTM), 47 points;
2. Jonas Moutin (FRA, KTM), 39 p.;
3. Vitus Horsebog (DEN, GAS), 38 p.;
4. Alexander Bihlmann (GER, GAS), 36 p.;
5. Ryan Gabriel (AUT, HUS), 36 p.;