Jorge Prado wins MXGP of Sardegna
By Team TMX on 8th Apr 24
Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing MXGP racer Jorge Prado was crowned the new king of sand at Riola Sardo, with three wins on the spin, after he left his rivals trailing at the MXGP of Sardegna. The reigning champion won Saturday’s qualifying race, both motos on Sunday, and secured the Fox Holeshot Prize.
From the moment the gate dropped in moto one, Prado was a man on a mission. With ultimate speed and style, he carved out an early lead over rival Tim Gajser. Prado's pace was relentless, and his control over his GASGAS MC 450F was supreme. By the end of lap one, he had already established a 1.641-second gap over Tim Gajser, a lead he would only extend as the race progressed. After 18 laps of unyielding pace, Prado blasted across the finish line to confirm his fourth win of the season.
As the afternoon sun began to dip, casting long shadows over the sand, Jorge Prado once again stepped up to deliver an unforgettable performance in MXGP’s second moto. Blasting out of the gate with the same ferocity and determination seen in moto one, Prado claimed the lead by the second turn, leaving the competition to battle for the remaining spots. His ride was another blend of epic pace and precision, and despite being chased hard by KTM rider Jeffrey Herlings, who eventually crashed while in pursuit on lap 10; Prado cruised home to victory. The result propels Prado further into the championship lead with 174 points.
“I’m in a good moment right now - I’m feeling great with the bike, and doing great work with the team,” says Jorge. “I feel good physically and have been training super hard. Everything is going great right now! I got two good starts in both motos and made no mistakes. I controlled the race and just tried to push until the other riders couldn't hold on anymore. It was just about that - the track was so physical! I’m really happy to win here in the sand again, and hopefully we can continue the 1-1 pace next weekend. It has been a long time since I got an overall win in the sand - I’ve come close a few times, but after today I guess you can call me sandman again!”
The FIM World Motocross Championship continues its run of back-to-back weekends, moving to the legendary Pietramurata circuit in the picturesque Trentino region of Italy on April 14.
