With a revised and condensed schedule due to incoming weather conditions, The Oriental Beauty Valley MXGP of China comprised Round 19 of the MXGP World Motocross Championships in torrid temperatures at the Shanghai International Off-Road Circuit. As befitting the penultimate round of this epic season of MXGP, both classes saw vital movements towards the destiny of the Championship medals!
The MXGP World Championship has a new leader, as Jorge Prado fought through the heat, humidity, and even a little illness for Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing to win his 48th career Grand Prix. With Team HRC’s Tim Gajser struggling in race one, the Spaniard will now take the red plate to the final round of the season, in his home country!
The MX2 title fight continues to get closer, as Lucas Coenen took his eighth GP victory of the year for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing, passing his teammate and Championship rival Kay de Wolf on track in the process!
