Team Australia takes MXoN victory
By Image: Bavo Swijgers/HRC on 6th Oct 25
Beneath blazing sunshine and in front of a roaring, record-breaking crowd, Team Australia once again etched their name into motocross history by claiming back-to-back victories at the 78th edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations at Ironman Raceway. In one of the hottest and most memorable editions of the event in recent memory, the Lawrence brothers, Jett and Hunter, delivered a masterclass performance, sweeping all three races to secure Australia’s second consecutive title in dominant fashion.
The event marked Ironman Raceway’s debut as host of the world’s most prestigious team motocross competition, and the American venue rose to the occasion. The weekend was filled with drama, emotion, and sheer racing brilliance as riders from around the globe battled for glory on a demanding, sunbaked circuit.
Pre-race favourites Team Australia lived up to the hype. The Lawrence brothers were untouchable, with Jett claiming victories in both MXGP races and Hunter dominating the Open class. Their teammate Kyle Webster, despite two early-race crashes, rode valiantly to secure the results needed to keep Australia comfortably ahead of their rivals.
It was a stunning display of composure and pace. Jett Lawrence, already a global superstar, stunned spectators in Race 1 with a decisive pass on Belgium’s Lucas Coenen, before storming to a seven-second win. Hunter followed suit in Race 2, charging through early chaos to seize control and never looking back. The brothers then capped off Australia’s triumph by finishing first and third in Race 3, sealing a comprehensive 14-point victory for the green-and-gold squad.
“This is what we’ve dreamed of,” Jett said post-race. “To do it again for Australia, and with my brother, is unreal. The fans, the heat, the atmosphere - it was perfect.”
For Team USA, the home crowd’s energy wasn’t quite enough to reclaim the Chamberlain Trophy. Despite a powerful second-place finish from Eli Tomac in the final race, the Americans could only manage the runner-up spot after finishing tied on points with Team France - a tie-breaker decided by Tomac’s podium placing.
It was an emotional rollercoaster for the Americans. RJ Hampshire’s crashes in both motos dashed their hopes of a home victory, though Tomac and Justin Cooper fought bravely to keep the stars and stripes in contention. Still, the host nation’s second-place finish was a solid redemption after several years of misfortune at the Nations.
France, led by Romain Febvre and Maxime Renaux, showed consistency and resilience throughout the day, securing third overall despite misfortune in the MX2 category. Febvre’s late charge in race three nearly stole the runner-up spot, but the French squad ultimately settled for bronze.
Team GB’s plucky trio Josh Gilbert (MXGP), Dylan Walsh (MX2) and Conrad Mewse (Open) battled to 16th position in the team contest with Gilbert running 22-23 and Mewse 23-18 while Walsh was credited with 37-39 results.
In the individual classifications, Kay de Wolf delivered yet another standout performance for Team Netherlands, taking his second consecutive MX2 victory. The young Dutchman was a revelation, regularly mixing it with 450cc machinery on his 250 Husqvarna and finishing eighth in both of his races. His efforts were even more impressive given that the Netherlands competed as a two-man team following Glenn Coldenhoff’s injury on Saturday.
Elsewhere, Team Slovenia celebrated a best-ever fifth-place finish, thanks to strong rides from Tim Gajser and Jan Pancar, while Sweden recorded their best result since 2002 in seventh place, capped by Isak Gifting’s late-race heroics.
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