JWR Honda Racing

Kegums MXGP Race Report

The JWR Honda MX TEAM Sweden riders put in a strong performance at the MXGP of Latvia in Kegums. It is never easy to step into the MXGP World Championship paddock and compete against riders who race at Grand Prix level every weekend, but both Filip and Hugo rose to the challenge and gained valuable experience throughout the event.

Saturday's conditions were demanding, with high temperatures and a rough, technical track creating a tough challenge for both riders and machinery.

MX2

Hugo achieved a significant milestone this weekend by scoring his first-ever GP points, marking an important moment in his career and a reward for all the hard work put in by both Hugo and the team.

Throughout the weekend, Hugo continued to improve every time he went on track. Racing against some of the best young riders in the world provided valuable experience, and he showed great determination, speed, and maturity in challenging conditions. He was able to battle consistently with established GP riders, gaining confidence and learning important lessons about race pace, racecraft, and managing the intensity of Grand Prix competition.

In both motos, Hugo demonstrated strong fighting spirit, staying focused under pressure and pushing hard from start to finish. His P14 finishes in both races earned him his first GP points and highlighted the progress he has been making throughout the season. More importantly, the results reflected his growing ability to compete at this level and maintain a competitive pace over the full race distance.

The weekend was another positive step forward in Hugo's development. Scoring points at the Grand Prix level is an important achievement, but the experience gained from racing wheel-to-wheel with top riders may prove even more valuable in the long term. The confidence and knowledge taken from this event will help build a strong foundation as he continues to develop and work toward even stronger results in the future.

MXGP

The MXGP class is one of the toughest championships in the world, featuring multiple world champions and factory riders throughout the field. The level of competition is incredibly high, making every position hard-earned.

In Race 1, Filip suffered a setback after going wide in the first corner and losing valuable positions early on. Despite fighting hard to recover, a technical issue developed around the halfway point of the race, forcing him to retire before the finish.

Race 2 told a different story. Filip got away to a much stronger start and immediately found a better rhythm. He rode a solid and consistent moto, holding P19 for much of the race while battling against experienced Grand Prix riders. Late in the moto he was passed by Ruben Fernandez, but Filip continued to push all the way to the chequered flag and secured P20, earning his first-ever MXGP World Championship point.

Scoring points in the premier class is never easy, and Filip can be pleased with both the result and the experience gained throughout the weekend. Competing against the world's best riders will be an important step in his continued development.

Summary

The team delivered several strong performances throughout the weekend and leaves Kegums with valuable MXGP World Championship points in both classes. The riders gained important experience, showed competitive speed, and continued to build confidence at the highest level of motocross competition.

Next Up

The team now turns its attention back to the Swedish Championship (MXSM), with the next round taking place in Tibro next weekend.

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Saturday Qualifying Day

The track was very deep after the crazy rain today, but thanks to a lot of hard work from the track crew and some sunshine, it was in decent condition for the qualifying heats.

MX2
Hugo Forsgren had a great first lap and was running P13 before suffering a big crash that dropped him to the back of the pack. He put in a really strong recovery ride, fighting his way back to P15. Well done, Hugo!

MXGP
Filip Olsson had a decent start but went wide early on, which turned it into a catch-up race. He showed good pace and posted some strong lap times, but midway through the race the bike developed an issue and wouldn’t continue, resulting in a DNF. A bike swap has now been completed, and he’s ready for tomorrow’s finals.

Kegums MXGP bound! 🇱🇻
JWR Honda will be racing in both MX2 and MXGP this weekend with Hugo and Filip. Really excited for the weekend ahead.
It’s been raining like crazy here, so it’s going to be muddy, but the conditions will be the same for everyone. Time to get to work and enjoy the racing .

JWR Honda – MXGP of Germany 🇩🇪

We experienced a bit of everything in Germany this weekend — heat, sunshine, rain, and storms!

New for this year was the track preparation, with over 10,000 tons of sand and clay added to the circuit. The track was in amazing condition for Saturday’s qualifying sessions.

JWR Honda had two riders competing in Germany:
• Hugo Forsgren in MX2
• Filip Olsson in MXGP

Filip had a solid qualifying session, posting competitive lap times and securing his place in the finals. Hugo, however, was not completely satisfied with his performance and struggled to find a good rhythm throughout qualifying.

Sunday Finals

Hugo faced a difficult day after a poor gate pick left him having to fight his way through the field. He showed good speed but suffered a few crashes in the muddy conditions. It wasn’t the result he was hoping for, but he never gave up and kept pushing until the end.

In MXGP, Filip showed good speed during the opening 15 minutes of the first race. Unfortunately, another rider hit him hard, badly injuring his fingers and forcing him to retire from the second moto. He attempted to race despite the injury, but after only a few laps the pain became too much, and he had to withdraw.

Now it’s time to head home, recover, and prepare for the next round in Kegums.

MXGP racing is never easy, and making a debut at this level is a huge challenge. The JWR riders showed determination and valuable potential throughout a demanding weekend in Germany. .









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MXGP of Germany and Saturday vibes. 🏁

It’s hard to stop looking at the bikes 😍
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