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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.;