Infront Moto Racing is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Fox Holeshot competition, which once again highlighted the importance of lightning-fast starts across the FIM Motocross World Championship season. The launch out of the gate and control through the opening corner remain decisive moments in modern motocross, and riders continue to push the limits to master this vital skill. The prize was given in person by Kenny Day, FOX Global sports Marketing Manager.

How does the competition work?
At every MXGP and MX2 Grand Prix, the first rider to cross the white line painted at the exit of the first corner secures the Fox Holeshot and earns one point in the special Holeshot classification. At the end of the season, the rider with the most points in each category wins the Fox Holeshot Award, presented during the annual MXGP Awards ceremony.

In MXGP, in only his rookie season in the premier class, Lucas Coenen of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing made an immediate impact by taking the 2025 MXGP Fox Holeshot Award with a remarkable 13 Fox Holeshots. The Belgian’s explosive speed out of the gate quickly set him apart as one of the sharpest starters in the field, giving him the advantage race after race.

World Champion Romain Febvre from Kawasaki Racing Team and Glenn Coldenhoff from Fantic Factory Racing tied for second place with 7 Fox Holeshots each, while Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team’s Jeremy Seewer ranked fourth with 3.

In MX2, Sacha Coenen of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing once again underlined his reputation as one of the fastest starters in motocross. For the second consecutive season, the young Belgian earned the MX2 Fox Holeshot Award, and once again with a stunning 16 Fox Holeshots, more than double his closest rival who was his teammate and MX2 World Champion Simon Längenfelder finishing second with 7 Holeshots.

They were followed by 2023 World Champion Andrea Adamo, also representing Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, with 6. Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Liam Everts completed the top four with 2.

Celebrated at the MXGP Awards in Darwin

Lucas and Sacha Coenen officially received their Fox Holeshot Awards during the MXGP Awards in Darwin, Australia, held against the iconic sunset backdrop of Mindil Beach. The ceremony was streamed live worldwide via MXGP-TV, YouTube, and Facebook, allowing fans across the globe to celebrate this achievement with them.

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