The MXGP of Finland was the first international event to be held at the new KymiRing facility near the city of Kuovola, delivered a tough day of racing for the 13th round of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championships, as the northernmost stop of the series brought bright sunshine for the whole weekend on the physically demanding new circuit.
After an overnight thunderstorm put some moisture into the circuit for the morning sessions, the sunny weather continued for Sunday to keep the soft surface in a fast but rough condition for the Grand Prix races themselves, and with temperatures running high for the area, the physical challenge for the riders was not to be under-estimated!
After five consecutive trophies for second-place finishes, Lucas Coenen finally took his third MXGP win of the season for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing to complete a perfect 1-1-1 weekend, and nudged himself closer to the lead of the series, although red plate holder Romain Febvre fought tirelessly from average starts to still take second on the day for Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP. Third overall, in classic 70th Anniversary colours for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP, was a thoroughly-deserved first podium of the season for Calvin Vlaanderen.
The MX2 class saw a return to form for reigning Champion Kay de Wolf, who took his first Grand Prix win for over two months for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing. In a similar recovery from a bad run of form, Andrea Adamo took a fine second overall to help his Championship campaign, with fellow Red Bull KTM Factory Racing flyer Sacha Coenen taking third overall for the fourth time this year! This allowed the Belgian to move past the injured Liam Everts into fourth in the Championship.
There was action all over the track at the new Finnish venue, which was well received by both fans and riders alike, with many stories to tell throughout the pack!
Before the action start on Sunday, a solemnel moment happened where the FIM delegation joined David Luongo, CEO of Infront Moto Racing for a minute of silence in the memory of former FIM President Francesco Zerbi which took place in front of the starting gates.
