Jorge Prado secures MXGP world title
By Team TMX on 30th Sep 24
Red Bull GASGAS superstar Jorge Prado withstood the pressure of a final round showdown held in Castilla la Mancha, Spain to retain the MXGP World Championship. Prado’s 2024 campaign saw him win 11 Grands Prix as well as hitting the podium a further six times while taking 18 holeshots.
Prado clinched the title in the final moto of the MXGP of Castilla la Mancha, capping off an incredible weekend where he won Saturday’s qualifying race and then locked in 1-4 finishes.
His journey to the title in 2024 was far from straightforward. Early in the season, he established a solid lead, dominating the first four races, but mid-season challenges saw his closest rival, Tim Gajser, close the gap and briefly snatching the lead.
However, a blistering performance at the penultimate round in China from Prado put the Spaniard back on top with the Red Plate in hand, and from there he never looked back.
“I almost don’t know what to say - I’ve got the title here in Spain, and it’s just incredible,” enthused Jorge. “It’s been a great year, and I think the team and I truly deserve this title after all the work we’ve put in. At the start of the season, I never imagined being in this position, but today everything just clicked. That second moto felt super long, but crossing the finish line was the best feeling. So much goes on behind the scenes with the team to get results like this, and I’m so grateful to take home my fourth world title here in front of family, friends, and fans. Thank you to everyone for the amazing support - it’s been an awesome year, and I’m proud we did it together!”
