The 2025 MXGP of Castilla-La Mancha will be remembered as a historic moment for Fantic and Galfer, with Glenn Coldenhoff and Andrea Bonacorsi achieving the Italian brand’s first-ever podium finishes in the premier class of world motocross.
Heavy rainfall ahead of the season’s first European Grand Prix turned the Cózar (Spain) circuit into a true battleground. But neither the mud nor the extreme conditions stopped Galfer’s MXGP riders from delivering their best, relying on the precise and powerful braking of Disc Wave® and Disc Shark®, paired with Racing G1396R sintered brake pads.
In the first race of the MXGP class, the best Galfer rider was Glenn Coldenhoff, securing a solid 4th placeand demonstrating strong pace on the tough terrain. However, the real show came in race two, where Andrea Bonacorsi finished 2nd, Glenn Coldenhoff 3rd, and Brian Bogers 4th.
This historic result meant that Coldenhoff and Bonacorsi stepped onto the final GP podium, marking a major milestone for the brand and a huge leap forward in the 2025 season. Additionally, Isak Gifting (Yamaha JK Racing) finished 6th, and Brian Bogers (Fantic) took 7th place.
In the championship standings, Glenn Coldenhoff now sits 4th with 79 points, while Andrea Bonacorsi is 6th with 56 points.
Glenn Coldenhoff: “Fantic has made a huge step forward and has worked really hard over the past year. I feel like we’re working very closely, and we have a highly motivated team behind us. They bring so much energy! Our bike is really good, and I managed three great starts – that was key this weekend. The conditions were incredibly tough, but we pulled it off. Second overall and my first podium in two years – it feels amazing! I’m happy for the entire Fantic team, with Bona on the podium with me and also for Brian, who finished fourth in race two and has great pace. I think it’s going to be a big year for Fantic. A huge thanks to the whole team, especially the mechanics – they’re the real winners this weekend.”
Andrea Bonacorsi: “I don’t know what to say – it’s simply incredible! It was a really tough day for everyone, but in the end, hard work pays off. A 2-3 for Fantic is fantastic. I feel great with this team – I’m in the perfect place. Having Glenn and Brian alongside me is amazing; they have so much experience, and I can learn a lot from them. Everyone at Fantic and in the team is working incredibly hard. They are amazing, and this truly feels like home again. Thanks to everyone!”
Other Notable Results
- MX2: Julius Mikula (Steels Dr Jack TM Racing) secured 9th place overall.
- EMX125: Niccolo Mannini (Steels Dr Jack TM Racing) finished 2nd, and Aron Katona (Racestore KTM) 4th.
- EMX250: Jānis Reišulis (VHR Yamaha) took 4th place.
The Motocross World Championship continues in St. Jean d’Angely (France) on March 22-23 for the MXGP of Europe.
