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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

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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

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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!”