Chaos, Comebacks & Championship – Finnish EMX Race Recap

IITTY, FINLAND – July 13, 2025 — The legendary sands of the KymiRing played host to a breathtaking double-header of European motocross drama, as Round 10 of EMX250 and Round 11 of EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing turned up the tension and tightened the title fights in spectacular style.

With deep ruts, high speeds, and unpredictable weather making the Finnish circuit a true test of will and skill, both classes delivered heart-pounding action — with Noel Zanocz and Nicolò Alvisi emerging as the big winners, reigniting the chase for championship glory.

🏁 EMX250 – Zanocz Strikes Back, Reisulis Holds On

The EMX250 title fight exploded in Finland, with the top three contenders entering the weekend under mounting pressure and leaving even closer than before. Latvia’s Janis Reisulis came in with the red plate and a 38-point lead, but Hungary’s Noel Zanocz had other plans.

Race 1: Garcia Goes Beast Mode, Reisulis Struggles

A wild start saw Finnish fan-favorite Sampo Rainio snatch the holeshot on his screaming two-stroke Beta, sparking chaos from the first corner. Reisulis briefly hit the front but crashed out spectacularly, opening the door to a furious battle behind.

Francisco Garcia was buried in the pack but mounted a jaw-dropping charge, slicing through the field with blistering lap times to snatch a third consecutive race win and solidify himself as the comeback king of the season.

Meanwhile, Zanocz tangled with Reisulis early but found redemption with a podium charge, finishing third behind Nicolai Skovbjerg, who claimed his best-ever EMX250 result in second.

Top 5 – Race 1:

1. Francisco Garcia (ESP)
2. Nicolai Skovbjerg (DEN)
3. Noel Zanocz (HUN)
4. Jake Cannon (AUS)
5. Ivano Van Erp (NED)

Race 2: Zanocz Unleashed

With his confidence high, Zanocz came out swinging in Race 2. After an electric start, he stalked and passed Reisulis by lap 2, then checked out at the front — building an uncatchable 8.6-second lead and setting the fastest lap for good measure.

Behind him, Skovbjerg continued his rise with another phenomenal podium ride, while Garcia again put on a clinic in recovery, rallying from 21st to 9th to salvage valuable points.

Reisulis hung on for second but saw his championship lead sliced to 28 points with three rounds to go.

Top 5 – Race 2:

1. Noel Zanocz (HUN)
2. Janis Reisulis (LAT)
3. Nicolai Skovbjerg (DEN)
4. Nico Greutmann (SUI)
5. Liam Owens (AUS)

Overall EMX250 – KymiRing

1. Noel Zanocz – 45 pts
2. Nicolai Skovbjerg – 42 pts
3. Francisco Garcia – 37 pts
4. Janis Reisulis – 35 pts
5. Nico Greutmann – 32 pts

The stage is set for a title-deciding run-in starting in Sweden, with Reisulis, Zanocz, and Garcia now separated by just 68 points in one of the tightest EMX250 battles in years.

🔥 EMX125 – Alvisi Reclaims the Red Plate in a Thriller

Just when the EMX125 title looked like it could go either way, Italy’s Nicolò Alvisi delivered a dominant double win under pressure, reclaiming the red plate from France’s Mano Faure in a weekend that had everything — crashes, comebacks, and last-corner heartbreaks.

Race 1: Alvisi Flies, Faure Fights Back

From the moment Alvisi sliced through the field and passed Moritz Ernecker for the lead on lap one, the tone was set. The KTM ace built a commanding lead, while Faure clawed his way from mid-pack to second in a hard-fought salvage job.

Douwe van Mechelen impressed with a fierce charge to third, holding off Francesco Bellei in a tight scrap, while early leader Ernecker faded to 18th.

Race 2: Final-Lap Fireworks

Alvisi grabbed the holeshot and looked untouchable early, but teammate Jarne Bervoets turned up the heat, taking the lead briefly on lap 6. Alvisi hit back on lap 8 and fended off Bervoets to the end — but the drama wasn’t over.

In a last-corner thriller, Faure dived past Bervoets to steal second place and keep the title gap to just six points. The Frenchman’s move denied Bervoets a podium, while Bellei’s consistent 4-4 finishes earned him a deserving third overall.

Top 5 – EMX125 Overall:

1. Nicolò Alvisi – 50 pts
2. Mano Faure – 44 pts
3. Francesco Bellei – 36 pts
4. Jarne Bervoets – 36 pts
5. Douwe van Mechelen – 33 pts

Championship Standings – EMX125

• 1. Nicolò Alvisi (ITA) – 347 pts
  2. Mano Faure (FRA) – 341 pts
  3. Jarne Bervoets (BEL) – 285 pts
  4. Dani Heitink (NED) – 254 pts
  5. Francesco Bellei (ITA) – 243 pts

With just one round to go, it’s Alvisi vs. Faure for the EMX125 crown — six points apart, one final gate drop. This is what championship dreams (and nightmares) are made of.

🏆 Next Stop: Sweden 🇸🇪

The EMX train now barrels into Uddevalla, where sand turns to hardpack and pressure multiplies. With titles on the line and rivals in striking distance, expect fireworks in every moto.