Updated date:

Mar 31, 2021

2021 in MXGP: Calendar, Riders, Teams and Point Scoring System

Author:: Van Staveren

MXGP is the premier class of motocross racing. The MXGP World Championship is organized by the "Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme" (FIM). The 2021 calendar includes 19 events.

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History

In the 1950s, motocross started to grow fast, with many big events held in various countries. This led to introduce the European Championship Series in 1952. The series was open to 500cc motorcycles.

In 1957, motocross took an important step forward with the Championship Series being promoted to the World Championship status. The first 500cc world champion was Bill Nilsson from Sweden.

Premier Class

For many years, 500cc was the premier class for solo machines in the Motocross World Championship Series. Other classes for solo machines were 125cc and 250cc. "Cc" is an abbreviation for "cubic centimeters" (the measure for the cylinder volume of the engine).

New rules

In 2002, rule changes were introduced. The premier class of motocross was rebranded MX1. Competitors in MX1 were allowed to use four-stroke engines of up to 450cc.

MXGP

In 2014, the name of the premier class was changed to MXGP. Other world championship classes are MX2 and Women's MX.

Most successful

Who is the most successful rider in the history of the Motocross World Championship? Stefan Everts (Belgium) won 10 world titles: 3 titles in MX1, 2 titles in 500cc, 1 title in MXGP, 3 titles in 250cc and one in 125cc.

2021 Calendar

The 65th Motocross World Championship includes 19 events, ending in Argentina on November 21. The World Championship Series run 19 events with two races per class at each round. Race duration is thirty minutes plus two laps.

Postponed: MXGP Netherlands (COVID-19)

The 2021 season should have started in the Netherlands on May 23. However, the race is postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new date is July 18.

2021 Calendar: MXGP

June 13, 2021: MXGP of Russia (Orlyonok)
June 20, 2021: MXGP of Latvia (Ķegums)
July 4, 2021: MXGP of Asia (Borobudur, Indonesia)
July 11, 2021: MXGP of Indonesia (Bali)
July 18, 2021: MXGP of Netherlands (Oss)
July 25, 2021: MXGP of Czech Republic (Loket)
August 1, 2021: MXGP of Flanders (Lommel, Belgium)
August 8, 2021: MXGP of Sweden (Uddevalla)
August 22, 2021: MXGP of Finland (Iitti-Kymi Ring)
August 29, 2021: MXGP of Igora Drive (Russia)
September 12, 2021: Turkey MXGP (Afyonkarahisar)
September 19, 2021: T.B.A.
October 3, 2021: MXGP of Germany (Teutschenthal)
October 10, 2021: MXGP of France (Saint-Jean-d'Angély)
October 17, 2021: MXGP of Spain (Intu Xanadú)
October 24, 2021: MXGP of Portugal (Agueda)
October 31, 2021: MXGP Italy
November 7, 2021: MXGP China
November 21, 2021: MXGP of Argentina

Teams and riders

Who are the competitors in the MXGP? Here's the list of teams and riders in the 2021 MXGP World Championship. Tim Gajser (Slovenia) is the defending champion. Other big stars in MXGP are Jeffrey Herlings (the Netherlands), Tony Cairoli (Italy), Jeremy Seewer (Switzerland) and Glenn Coldenhoff (the Netherlands). Two important rookies in the 2021 MXGP Season are Thomas Olsen (Denmark) and Ben Watson (United Kingdom).

HR Honda

43: Mitchell Evans
243:Tim Gajser

Monster Energy Kawasaki

3: Romain Febvre
128: Ivo Monticelli

Hostettler Yamaha

4: Arnaud Tonus
92: Valentin Guillod

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory

91: Jeremy Seewer
259: Glenn Coldenhoff
919: Ben Watson

KTM-Red Bull

84: Jeffrey Herlings

KTM De Carli Factory-Red Bull

61: Jorge Prado
222: Tony Cairoli

Gebben Van Venrooy Yamaha Racing Team

10: Calvin Vlaanderen
22: Kevin Strijbos
32: Brent Van Doninck

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna

7: Arminas Jasikonis
19: Thomas Kjaer Olsen

SR Motoblouz Honda

16: Benoît Paturel
991: Nathan Watson

JD Gunnex KTM

17: José Butrón
183: Lorenzo Locurcio

SS24 KTM MXGP

24: Shaun Simpson

Beta SDM Corse MX

89: Jeremy van Horebeek
520: Jimmy Clochet

JM Honda

29: Henry Jacobi
747: Michele Cervellin

JWR Honda

18: Vsevolod Brylyakov
147: Miro Sihvonen

Standing Construct GasGas Factory Team

41: Pauls Jonass
189: Brian Bogers

Marchetti-KTM

77: Alessandro Lupino

JT911 KTM Racing Team

911: Jordi Tixier

KMP-Honda

152: Petar Petrov

Motostar-Husqvarna

297: Anton Gole

JK Racing-Yamaha

161: Alvin Östlund

Hitachi KTM-Milwaukee

811: Adam Sterry

KTM Kosak Team

226: Tom Koch

Point Scoring System MXGP

1: 25 points
2: 22 p.
3: 20 p.
4: 18 p.
5: 16 p.
6: 14 p.
7: 13 p.
8: 12 p.
9: 11 p.
10: 9 p.
11: 8 p.
12: 7 p.
13: 6 p.
14: 5 p.
15: 4 p.
16: 3 p.
17: 2 p.
18: 1 p.

How to watch MXGP? Official broadcasters

United States and Canada
CBS Sports Network is the official broadcast partner of MXGP in the United States and Canada. Motocross fans can watch the races on tv or on a live stream at the CBS Sports App.

Europa
Eurosport is an official broadcast partner in many European countries. Many GP's can be watched on Eurosport 2 (tv). All races (MXGP and MX2) can be watched by live stream at the Eurosport Player. Telenet Play Sports is the official broadcast partner of MXGP for Belgium (tv and livestream). In the Netherlands, there's an official live stream of every MXGP-race at NPO.

Latin America and Asia
FOX Sports is the official broadcast partner (tv and live stream) in many countries in Latin America and Asia.

Africa
AXP is the official broadcast partner of MXGP in many African countries.

MXGP Tv (Global Online)
MXGP TV is the official online channel of both MXGP and MX2. Racing fans can purchase a membership of MXGP Tv. Members have access to live streaming of races and qualifications. They also can enjoy the MXGP Archives.

End of the season: Motocross of the Nations

At the end of the MXGP Season, the FIM annually organizes the Motocross of the Nations, a team event in which each country selects three riders (MXGP, MX2 and Open). The 2021 Motocross of the Nations will be held in Imola (Italy).